Project Lead Design Core Detroit Location: Detroit United States STATUS: Full Time DIVISION: Design Core Detroit REPORTS TO: Executive Director(s) SUPERVISES: N/A FLSA STATUS: Exempt Job Description: POSITION DESCRIPTION The Project Lead will be responsible for supporting Design Core Detroit by providing administrative, organizational and technical support in planning, coordination and execution to achieve project and department goals. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Manage the daily administration of Design Core Detroit's business programs, including but not limited to registration and payments, reporting, membership onboarding, updates, event planning, and materials. - Recruit and retain design businesses into the Detroit Design Network; deliver member benefits, manage member and event communications. - Provide technical assistance and coaching to Detroit Design Network members, as requested. This may include coaching on small business operations, production, promotion, management and more. - Provide technical assistance to future design clients, regarding drafting a scope of work, establishing realistic milestones, deliverables and budgets for design projects, etc. - Initiating and planning workshops and public events, including management of registration, attendance, follow up communication, and oversight of internal post event processing, i.e. add attendees to mailing list, send and collect surveys, report metrics, etc. - Create a weekly membership newsletter, which may include gathering current and relevant events and information, formatting content for presentation and performance for email and mobile devices, and more. - Manage and audit the digital Designer Directory on the Design Core website. Ensure timely and accurate updates are made, as membership status changes. - Help to collect, aggregate and report all quantitative, qualitative and anecdotal information related to program performance. - Hosting both virtual and in-person meetings and events related to organizational objectives, which may include business-to-business matchmaking sessions via Zoom, membership appreciation events, educational programming, public programs, or Detroit City of Design events locally, nationally or internationally. - May be asked to take the lead on drafting initial copy and compiling metrics and stories to support grant proposals and / or reports. May Also Perform the Follow Duties, as Needed: - Supporting the Detroit Month of Design application, review and acceptance process and supporting independent event organizers and sponsored activations throughout the festival season. - Supporting Detroit City of Design initiatives, including but not limited to writing proposals and reports, organizing events, engaging with other UNESCO cities and events, etc. - Supporting Design Core's marketing and communications, including but not limited to website, social media, graphic content, etc. Every person on this team is expected to: - Be cross trained to serve all functions and goals of the organization. - Notice challenges or barriers to programs and service delivery and take thoughtful action to make change and improve results. - Maintain current and accurate records of engagement and activities with members, nonmembers, buyers, partners, sponsors and funders. - Initiate, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partners, members and stakeholders in Detroit's design community, through delivery of excellent work and exceptional customer service. - Be able to produce activity and designer matchmaking reports, as needed to serve potential design buyers, etc. - Support the acquisition, management and reporting of grants, contracts and sponsorships. - Support our business clients by sharing news and information, discovering and communicating opportunities, and collecting and reporting metrics and feedback. - Represent Design Core at meetings and events, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Required Qualifications - Desire to reach beyond what's expected. - Experience in business, design, or economic development positions that demonstrate increasing responsibility and competencies. - A strong background in small business or entrepreneurship coaching and business development is required. Awareness of and relationships to Detroit's small business support ecosystem resources is preferred. - Proven track record of organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, data, and deadlines, while producing superior results. - Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. - Must be a self-starter, and creative thinker, with a genuine interest in continuous learning and ownership of assigned projects. - Attention to details and commitment to excellence in planning, execution and follow up is required. - Clear and concise written and verbal communication. - Comfort and confidence engaging with a wide variety of people across all stakeholder groups, from residents and artists to corporate sponsors and philanthropic funders. - Ability to comprehend and synthesize complex information and effectively communicate ideas and goals verbally and nonverbally. - Basic understanding of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel as well as Google Drive and G-suite applications. - Ability to utilize various technology platforms and systems in pursuit of goals and objectives is required, including customer relationship management (CRM) systems, project management tools, etc. - Must be flexible and comfortable solving problems and making decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Must be able to travel occasionally to local, national and international locations to attend conferences or participate in meetings. If driving, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required. International travel will require a valid passport. Preferred Qualifications - Proficiency in Design Core's current technology tools and platforms, including Neon, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Google Drive, Neon, Asana, Slack and Submittable. - The ability to speak in front of small or large groups and to varying audiences ranging from students to C-level talent. - Candidates should possess an interest in the creative economy, small business development, and economic development in general. - Design Core prefers candidates who are self-motivated, organized, strong writers, creative thinkers, and thoughtful problem solvers. - A passion for Detroit or urban economic development is a plus. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm. Hours can be flexed to meet personal and professional needs, but the team is expected to work together in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This position qualifies for CCS' Remote Work Arrangement. Some evenings and weekends are required. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position, use a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and virtually. Frequent interaction with others, including staff, faculty, students and third parties is required. The employee may occasionally be required to move files or other objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including from low and high places. The ability to move around within the office and between buildings on campus, attend off-site meetings and events, and travel between Ford Campus site to Taubman Center site are required. CCS will make reasonable accommodations that will allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ABOUT CCS The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor's and Master's degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students' resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business. The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. We encourage applications from all.

Title: Senior UX Designer Location: Lehi United States Product / Full-time Job Description: Clozd is the leader in Decision Intelligence, helping companies uncover the truth by capturing direct feedback throughout the customer journey. We believe most revenue organizations are operating without the full picture. CRM and call data only tell part of the story. Clozd delivers the missing truth layer-giving executives the insights they need to improve win rates, retention, and growth. We need team members who can tackle ambiguity, solve complex problems, and delight customers. We hire dynamic employees who take initiative, find ways to simplify and scale, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, value humility and learning, crave a fast-paced startup environment and never compromise their integrity. As a senior designer, you will own the end-to-end user experience and design system at Clozd. This is a high-autonomy, high-impact role where you'll set the UX vision and work directly with product managers, engineers, and our cross-functional leadership team to execute against it. In this role, you will need to operate at multiple levels: be a thought leader on UX Strategy while also owning mockups, designs, and prototypes for individual features and initiatives. Our Preference is fully on-site in our Lehi, Utah office, but we are open to hybrid or remote for the right candidate. What You'll Own and Do - UX vision: Help define, communicate, and implement a cohesive vision for the product user experience that will help our clients easily achieve their goals and help Clozd meet our business objectives. - Design system: Maintain and expand a comprehensive design system for Clozd including styles, components, information architecture, and user flows. Ensure that our design system allows our team to scale quickly while maintaining consistency across our platform and new products. - AI adoption: Create and maintain AI tools and systems that automate the design process at Clozd so our product and engineering teams can move quickly. Be an expert on the best practices for using AI in design. - User and market research: Deeply understand our clients and target personas. Conduct primary and secondary research (e.g., usability tests, customer interviews, design reviews) to inform every stage of the design and product development lifecycle. Use data to set strategy and make decisions. Know everything about key product and design trends in our industry and competitive landscape. Key Skills - A scrappy, ownership-driven mindset. You thrive in a startup environment where you're building the plane while flying it. - Strong written and verbal communication. You can present your work, explain your rationale, and influence without authority. We feel confident putting you in front of cross-functional leaders and clients. - Strong opinions, loosely held. You are willing to speak up and push back when you have an opinion (even if it's not something you own), but you're willing to be flexible and adapt to changing information and circumstances. Qualifications - 5+ years of product design experience, preferably in B2B software - A strong portfolio showing work designing and shipping end-to-end products - Experience designing enterprise-grade software, AI-enabled features, and zero-to-one products - Proficiency with Figma (design system management, prototyping, component architecture) - Experience using AI tools to accelerate design work-whether that's generating UI concepts, creating prototypes, writing copy, or automating repetitive tasks - Comfort working directly with engineers and cross-functional teams Benefits - Competitive compensation (i.e. salary, bonus, 401k, and equity) - Majority of medical, dental, disability, life, and other insurance paid - Unlimited PTO with a boss that encourages taking time off and using PTO to recharge - 10 paid holidays and company shutdown between Christmas and New Years - Weekly catered lunches, stocked kitchens, quarterly company/department activities, maternity/paternity leave, EAP program, etc. Clozd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Clozd does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Clozd participates in E-Verify.

• Collaborate with various departments to create creative and informative content that engages members of our Community • Create advertisements, with headlines from the creative writing team, for potential sponsors of our organization • Create designs including, but not limited to book covers, infographics, logos, fliers, graphics for video projects, etc. • Communicate with the CEO, COO, and Director of Marketing professionally about designs, necessary layouts and content, timelines and ideas

Role Description We are seeking a talented and creative Junior Graphic Designer to join our team on a full-time, remote basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for design and a keen eye for detail. As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for creating visual concepts, developing designs, and producing high-quality graphics for various marketing materials and projects. - Collaborate with the marketing team to understand project objectives and requirements - Create visually appealing designs for various marketing materials such as social media graphics, website banners, email newsletters, and print materials - Develop and execute graphic design concepts that align with the company's brand identity - Use graphic design software and tools to produce high-quality designs - Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends and design techniques - Ensure all designs are consistent, visually appealing, and meet brand standards - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects - Communicate project progress and updates to the marketing team - Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines - Provide creative input and ideas for marketing campaigns and initiatives Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field - 1-2 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in a marketing or advertising setting - Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity - Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) - Knowledge of design principles, typography, and color theory - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously - Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines - Experience with web design and video editing is a plus - Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable workspace for remote work Benefits - Competitive salary based on experience - Full-time, remote work opportunity - Opportunity for growth and development within the company - Collaborative and inclusive work environment - Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and more