Digital Designer

Remote
Full Time
Mid Level

Tradewater

Digital Designer
Location: e.g. Remote - North America or Western Europe

A certified B Corp, Tradewater is on a mission to bend the curve on global warming as quickly as possible, directly combating climate change by identifying, collecting, and mitigating the release of non-CO₂ superpollutants—including old refrigerants, excess halons, and methane. These actions reduce potent greenhouse gases, protect the ozone layer, and generate high-integrity carbon credits that fund and expand our mission worldwide. Our projects also create measurable social and economic value for local communities, creating long-lasting benefits that strengthen economies and improve ecosystems endangering public health. 

Targeting superpollutants offers one of the fastest, most cost-effective climate strategies available today. These non-CO₂ gases drive nearly half of all human-caused warming, are exponentially more potent than CO₂, and cannot be removed from the atmosphere once released. Cutting halocarbons and methane delivers bigger and faster climate benefits than CO₂ reductions alone and leading models, from MIT to the IPCC, agree that tackling superpollutants is essential to any credible net-zero pathway.
 
Since 2012, Tradewater has prevented over 10.6 million tons of CO₂ equivalent from releasing into the atmosphere and are on path to prevent at least 30 million tons by 2030.  We are committed to bending the curve on global warming as quickly as possible and delivering trusted, measurable, scalable climate impact today. 

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Digital Designer is responsible for creating visually compelling content that complements and enhances the written story. This role possesses a deep understanding of visual communications, combining a strong foundation in design with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging, and easily digestible creatives. The ideal candidate can craft polished visuals that translate seamlessly across different mediums and formats.

This role will own the execution and delivery of creatives, producing visuals aligned with the brand’s identity and ensuring visual consistency. The Digital Designer is experienced in a multitude of formats, including graphic design, illustration, animation, video editing, and UX/UI web design.

While Tradewater is based in Chicago, we have team members around the world. The Digital Designer position is primarily remote, however candidates must be available, able and willing to travel according to the requirements listed below, including internationally as needed.
Applications for this position will be accepted through May 4, 2026. Please include as part of your application a cover letter detailing your interest and experience with respect to this role, and a link to your portfolio.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Design visually engaging graphics for web, social media, email, presentations, events, and digital campaigns.
  • Produce infographics, illustrations, icons, and brand-aligned visual assets.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and program teams to develop engaging creative concepts.
  • Translate complex data into compelling data visualizations
  • Create animated graphics, micro-animations, and short-form animations for websites, social media, and digital ads.
  • Edit videos for social media, websites, campaigns, and events.
  • Repurpose footage into multiple formats optimized for each platform.
  • Design responsive webpage layouts, landing pages, and digital user experiences using UX/UI best practices.
  • Ensure all digital experiences follow accessibility and performance standards.
  • Ensure all digital designs align with brand standards and guidelines and maintain visual consistency across all creative assets.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to campaigns and web experiences.

Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts or a related field.
  • Expertise in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Affinity, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout.
  • Proficiency in video editing and creating animations.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate ideas and collaborate with stakeholders.
  • Strong web design experience and the ability to create designs that are optimized for various devices and screen sizes.
  • Proficient in WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
  • Ability to use creative and analytical thinking to solve design challenges.
  • A commitment to staying updated on the latest design trends and technologies. 
  • Project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

The Application Process

If you are passionate about Tradewater’s mission and think you can be successful in this role, even if you don't check all the boxes, please apply. Here is a guide for what to expect throughout the hiring process.

Tradewater provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, political affiliation, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Tradewater is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Salary & Benefits

The expected annual salary range for a U.S. based candidate is between $70,000-85,000 USD. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, other position-related qualifications/skills, geographic location, and business needs.

This position may be based in a variety of locations around the world. Tradewater’s compensation approach is determined by geographic location as well as relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits vary by region and may include:
  • A bonus program to recognize the shared success of our team.
  • Multiple paid time away from work offerings; including personal and sick time, parental leave, and company and floating (flex) holidays.
  • Home office reimbursement for new team members to support a productive home working environment.
  • An annual professional development budget for you to further your growth.
  • Free mental health benefits and services
  • A team-wide annual retreat – an opportunity to spend quality in-person time with other Tradewateurs.
  • Currently available in the U.S.:
    • Employer provided insurance including health, life, disability; with options to elect dental, vision and other supplemental coverage.
    • Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with an annual employer contribution
  • A team-wide annual retreat – an opportunity to spend quality in-person time with other Tradewateurs.
  • Currently available in the U.S.:
    • Employer provided insurance including health, life, disability; with options to elect dental, vision and other supplemental coverage.
    • Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with an annual employer contribution
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