Lead Designer – Banzai Inc.
Position
Banzai seeks a lead graphic and brand designer.
About Banzai
For 12 years, Banzai has built software to teach financial education in over 20,000 schools and to nearly two million children nationwide. More than 750 banks and credit unions work with us to pay for the courses on behalf of those schools and educators.
Thousands of teachers, and hundreds of thousands of students, use Banzai each semester in class, at home, and on desktop and mobile devices. The program has won national education awards and features prominently in many state educational departments’ recommended resources.
The company employs 40 to 50 professionals in management, sales, sponsor relations, support, public relations, and product development.
What Is Required
As a graphic and brand designer at Banzai, you will need:
- Three to 5 years of experience
- Deep familiarity with professional design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, etc.)
- Experience designing websites and apps—Banzai builds mobile and desktop applications and the marketing sites to promote them.
What You Will Do
As a lead designer at Banzai, you will:
- Direct the efforts of three other designers and illustrators.
- Set the pace for Banzai's brand. The brand is established, however, as a lead, it is expected that you will bring your own interpretation of it to the company.
- Produce print and digital media for Banzai's applications and marketing websites, and printed resources.
- Work on a team of ~10 product individuals including developers and copywriters.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with your experience and talents.
- Full healthcare benefits (the company pays 95 percent of your premiums and covers the cost of your deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
- 5 percent matched 401(k) employer contributions.
- Flexible vacations.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Phone and service.
- Small team, with the autonomy to work on projects in ways that interest you.
How to Apply
Submit whatever you think best demonstrates why you are Banzai's best choice. Here are a few suggestions:
- Work history
- Public portfolio (e.g. Dribbble, Behance, Github, etc.). This should include items demonstrating real work you've produced for clients or employers.
- Cover letter(!) describing why you are a unique fit for Banzai.
- Submit to Cristi Cash, Project Manager, cristi[at]teachbanzai.com