Do you want to change the world through digital design by working on socially impactful and meaningful projects worldwide?

Would you like to work on award-winning projects for International Organizations around relevant topics such as Gender Equality, Childbirth, or LGBTIQ+ rights?

If your answer is yes, then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

We’re in search of an experienced, quality-oriented Art Director & UI Designer with high attention to detail, to design digital projects and impactful user experiences for social causes, relevant topics and stories that matter.

You’ll work closely with designers and creatives to develop top-quality interactive experiences, products and tools whilst coordinating with Project Managers to deliver projects on time and according to client’s expectations, standards and timings. You can work worldwide (Latam, Asia, USA, Europe, Africa).

In addition to this, you’ll work on multiple projects simultaneously from initial briefing through to successful completion, you’ll do this independently hands-on or collaborating with other in-house developers and freelancers.

WHAT WILL WE BRING TO YOU?

Having fun doing great projects. You will optimize socially impactful and meaningful projects for International Organizations around relevant topics such as Gender Equality, Childbirth or LGTBIQ, among others.

Your impact will be tangible – and we empower people in the “how”. Working in an agency like Elkanodata, you will see the impact of your voice, ideas and work very clearly on our business and projects.

We are one team of talented people. With a culture of true collaboration and support, you will find that everyone is always up to help you solve your challenges and have a friendly chat in our remote coffee and team building sessions.

100% remote and flexible working environment. If working from Barcelona or New York is too far away for you, that’s OK! You can travel and work from wherever you want. We support remote working and flexible hours so that you can have the balance you want with your personal life.

Keep learning with our training program. We believe in training as a tool to develop as a professional to get the best out of you. You will be up to date through courses and workshops.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

– You’ll work on both award-winning projects and day-to-day client needs.
– You’ll work alongside our other in-house Designers, Front-End Developers and Project Managers to lead our agency to higher heights and deeper depths.
– You’ll work closely with designers/creatives to develop top-quality interactive and digital experiences and tools, whilst coordinating with Project Managers to deliver projects on time and according to client’s expectations, standards and timings.
– You’ll work on multiple projects simultaneously from initial briefing through to successful completion.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

We’d love to hear from you if you have exposure and 4+ years of experience as an Art Director & UI Designer in an agency environment, and a strong portfolio that includes high quality and award-winning interactive projects.

In addition to this, you’ll ideally have experience in the following technologies:

– An in-depth and proven career within Art Direction and UI Design space, within a digital agency developing top quality digital experiences. (only candidates with a strong portfolio and a proven record will be considered);
– Expert knowledge in Figma, Sketch, Photoshop and/or Illustrator;
– Solid experience in collaborative projects with other designers and developers;
– The ability to balance creativity and production workload, under pressure with concurrent and conflicting deadlines;
– Experience in defining the Moodboard, Art Direction, leading and or coordinating projects with other Designers and Developers;
– Strategic thinking, you’ll be able to identify industry trends and opportunities and shape the direction of projects

BONUS POINTS:

– Participated in projects that have won awards and/or received special recognition;
– Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and animation (After Effects, Zeplin ,etc.);
– You have worked as a freelance or ran/started a small studio before;
– You have experience in data visualization/information design projects;
– Have a special interest in social causes and purposeful projects.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE:

At Elkanodata, we transform complex information and data, into insightful, innovative and attractive digital experiences for relevant topics and stories that matter. Besides our clear and defined purpose, mission and values to change the world through digital design, Elkanodata’s core focus is to build, develop and create a motivating, inspirational and inclusive employee experience for you.

Our clients are International purpose-driven Organizations and thought leaders that are based in the United States and Europe, including, among others, The World Economic Forum, The World Bank, The European Union and the United Nations; specifically based in New York, Washington D.C and Geneva.

We identify as an Information Design Agency that’s able to support our client groups across the digital spectrum – Landing pages, websites, product launches and motion graphics to raise awareness and drive social change.We have an amazing and talented international team that consists of digital designers, Art Directors, Front End Developers and Digital Project Managers to lead us to excellence.

Disclaimer: Elkanodata is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Elkanodata to give equal opportunities in employment and career development regardless of sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, race, age, political view, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity and paternity, religion or ethnic origin, whether you refer to yourself as a UX or UI designer, if you like Rum Rasin ice cream, and or if you are an Android or iPhone/Apple user.