RMI is looking for an innovative, passionate, and hands-on Design Manager to join our Creative Team. This hire will be skilled in the conceptualization and execution of diverse design needs—whether print, digital, or multimedia. As the RMI Design Manager, you will work closely with our Creative Director leading an in-house team in visual projects from start to publication with a focus on delivering well-designed, high-quality pieces.
The Design Manager will be a steward of RMI’s visual brand and help to ensure that deliverables meet RMI’s standards. The position also involves designing and executing new brands, as has been needed in the past for new organizations that RMI has incubated and spun off.
You will also work closely with our internal editorial, media, social, web, and email, and marketing teams. In addition to a passion for design, you will have an intense curiosity about RMI’s work and a desire to communicate complex topics in compelling and attractive ways.
RMI is a fast-growing international NGO working in the climate change mitigation space. Our focus is on transitioning global energy use to sustainable sources in a global, equitable, and affordable matter. Our ideal candidate will have intense curiosity regarding RMI’s work in renewable energy and our techno-economic solutions to counter global warming. You’ll be able to dive into the very technical research and translate that into a compelling story of RMI’s impact for a variety of audiences.
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Location
This position will remain remote until it is safe to return to one of our offices in New York City, Washington D.C., Oakland, CA, Basalt or Boulder, CO. This will be discussed further throughout the interview process.
Compensation
RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new Marketing and Communications Managers based in the U.S. join at the minimum to mid-salary range of $79,000- $93,000. You would also have an additional 10% bonus target!
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Diversity
Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.
We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic class, educational attainment or other social identities—is critical to the success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization. This ensures that we:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About RMI
RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.
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