Digital Designer

About Us:
At IGS Energy, we’ve been a trusted leader in the energy industry since 1989, offering tailored solutions for electricity, natural gas, solar, and energy efficiency nationwide. As a privately-owned company, we prioritize purpose over profits, focusing on long-term sustainability and a customer-centric energy future. We’re passionate about making a lasting impact, and we’re proud to be recognized as one of the best places to work. Join us in shaping a sustainable energy future.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Digital Designer with 3+ years of experience to join our creative team. As a Digital Designer, you will have the opportunity to shape engaging digital solutions that are in line with our brand values and marketing strategies.

Role Overview:
As a Digital Designer, you will be responsible for creating visually compelling and user-centered designs across various digital mediums including websites, landing pages, email campaigns, and social media. You will work independently and collaboratively, ensuring the consistency of our brand’s identity and elevating the user experience through thoughtful and creative design. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong design background who is looking to grow within a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Digital Design & Visual Communication:
  • Create impactful visual concepts for websites, mobile experiences, email campaigns, landing pages, and other digital assets.
  • Develop and maintain design consistency across digital touchpoints, ensuring alignment with the IGS Energy brand and marketing best practices.
  • Act as a brand ambassador, evolving and adhering to brand standards while ensuring that design work remains fresh, on-brand, and user-friendly.
• Visual Strategy & Creative Problem-Solving:
  • Approach design challenges with creative solutions grounded in rational thinking and best practices, taking into account both design trends and user needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create designs that meet both the business goals and the needs of developers, marketers, and other stakeholders.
• Design & Project Execution:
  • Independently manage projects from concept through execution, setting timelines, meeting deadlines, and ensuring that work meets quality standards.
  • Develop and refine design assets based on client feedback and internal stakeholder input, ensuring that final deliverables are on-brand and meet project objectives.
• Collaboration & Feedback Interpretation:
  • Collaborate closely with other designers, marketing leads, business lines, and IT product managers to meet project requirements.
  • Interpret and act upon feedback effectively, ensuring that final designs align with both client expectations and the strategic direction of the organization.
• Quality Assurance & Brand Stewardship:
  • Ensure all design work adheres to established brand guidelines, UI/UX standards, and web accessibility best practices.
  • Produce designs that are memorable, engaging, and distinct while ensuring consistency in visual communication across all platforms.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Engage directly with clients to understand their needs and effectively communicate design solutions.
  • Present design concepts to stakeholders and clients, confidently defending creative choices and adapting work based on feedback.
• Design Process & Time Management:
  • Manage multiple design projects concurrently, ensuring all tasks are completed within deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
  • Proactively communicate progress, potential obstacles, and design decisions to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional experience in digital design, including experience with public-facing websites and digital campaigns.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of digital design projects across multiple platforms (web, mobile, email, etc.).
• Proficiency with Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience using a WYSIWYG interface and CMS like HubSpot or Sitefinity is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards, includes thinking through the user journey, identifying design opportunities, and proposing intuitive solutions.
• Experience with branding and maintaining brand consistency across multiple touchpoints. Contribute to creation and maintenance of design system components, patterns, and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present design concepts clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently while managing timelines and deliverables effectively.
• Experience working in an agile or collaborative environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of front-end development (HTML/CSS) is a plus but not required.
• Agency experience preferred but not required.

Personal Attributes:

• Creative Problem-Solving: You possess the ability to think critically and find innovative solutions to design challenges, understanding the user behavior and journey, and emerging technologies.
• Collaboration: You thrive in team settings and enjoy working with others to bring creative concepts to life.
• Adaptability: You are open to feedback and able to adjust your approach as needed to achieve the best results.
• Attention to Detail: You have a keen eye for detail, ensuring high-quality work and consistency throughout the design process.
• Growth-Oriented: You are motivated to continuously learn, refine your skills, and evolve your design expertise as part of your career development.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, a current or future need for sponsorship is not supported or available for this position.

Salary Range:

$64,710.00 - $103,540.00

*This range reflects base pay only. Incentive earnings, like commissions or bonuses, are not included.

This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance. 

How We Support Your Wellbeing:

Our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why at IGS, we are committed to offering a holistic benefit program that allows employees to stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain flexibility in their wellbeing journey.

• Healthcare Essentials: Comprehensive coverage including medical (plus free telehealth), dental, vision, and employer health savings account contributions.

• Mental Wellbeing: Robust support through Headspace and free mental healthcare visits for you and your dependents.

• Family Planning Support: Extensive assistance with Maven, paid family and caregiver leave, and fertility, adoption, and surrogacy services.

• Financial Readiness: Strong financial foundation with a 401(k) plan, company match, and access to financial wellbeing tools.

• Work-Life Balance: paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid leaves, employee hardship fund, and a wide range of additional perks.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

It is the policy of IGS Energy to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and veteran status or other legally protected class under applicable law is prohibited.