2D Character Design Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Impact is hiring! We are looking to add a full-time designer to our visual communications team in San Francisco, CA.

Our visual communications team conceptualizes and produces graphics through various mediums that are used in high-profile legal disputes in the United States and abroad. These ever-changing projects are exciting and intellectually stimulating. Our energetic and supportive team of experienced designers value diversity, character, effort, and talent.

You are an excellent candidate if you have these key skills:

• Graphic Design
• Technical Illustration
• Typography and Layout
• Animation
• Data Visualization
• Problem Solving
• Research
• Superior Verbal, Written, and Presentation Communication

You have some of these desirable skills:

• Experience in the legal industry/law degree
• Background in creating dynamic presentations
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office, with strengths in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to animate and work with motion graphics through programs such as Flash/Animate, After Effects, and/or Premiere Pro
• Interest and experience developing projects involving components of photography, VR, 3D animation, 3D printing, and/or video editing

You meet these requirements:

• B.F.A., or other bachelor’s degree in a design or related field (MFA a plus)
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with strengths in Illustrator, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Flexibility to accommodate long hours, nights and weekends, and travel (i.e. traveling and staying onsite for case work)
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast paced, cooperative, team-based environment
• Ability to handle deadline pressures and work quickly
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to tackle any challenges presented
• Effective correspondence with external clients and internal teams
• Ability to consult with other departments to discern objectives, distill information, create compelling visuals, and promote brand identity
• Live locally to the San Francisco Metropolitan area and be able to regularly work in person at our downtown office (HYBRID model, at least 2 days a week in the office) when not traveling for onsite work

Please note: Candidates outside of the San Francisco Metropolitan area without a portfolio showcasing their 2D design and illustration work (such as a website link provided on your resume) will NOT be considered.

If you would like to upload your portfolio instead of a website link, please include your resume and portfolio as one attachment in the "Upload resume" step of your application.

What Impact offers:

• Designated a Great Place to Work® due to our collaborative, supportive, and nurturing environment
• A share of the company’s profits through our Employee Incentive Plan
• 30 days of PTO (paid time off)
• Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision), flex spending accounts, commuter benefits, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits through ADP
• Educational reimbursement
• 401k plan with an employer 4% match
• Experiential rewards program that awards peer-to-peer recognition and work anniversaries
• Charitable contribution to your choice of non-profit on your work anniversary
• Company provided iPhone and laptop, and monthly internet reimbursement
• Substantial discretionary yearly bonus and accelerated salary increases based on employee performance
• Room for growth within the company
• Annual salary plus overtime paid according to state law. Please note: overtime is not included in the listed salary range but is a necessity in our industry. Please contact us if you’d like additional info on projected overtime hours and salary range with overtime.
• The annual salary range for this position is $65k - $75k.