A little bit about us…
Recently named a Richmond Times-Dispatch 2024 Best Places to Work, UZURV is a 100+ person, growing technology company based in Richmond, VA. The company operates in 14 states and is now expanding nationally. As an Adaptive Transportation Network Company, the UZURV mobility platform serves individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and others who need assistance with independent transportation. UZURV’s platform combines rideshare with specialty credentialed, drug and alcohol-tested drivers to provide safe, reliable mobility and a higher level of care for the transportation disadvantaged.
It’s a technology platform and service that helps people who need assistance get where they need to go. It is honestly hard to convey how much it means to all of us here to have the opportunity to work on something with such a direct, positive impact on people’s lives.
A little bit about the role…
We are currently seeking an experienced designer with a solid brand design and marketing background to assist in the development, execution, and optimization of UZURV’s marketing campaigns and assets. The ideal candidate is well-versed in a variety of digital and print mediums, owns projects from concept to final production, and takes a creative approach to problem-solving. Reporting to our Director of Marketing, the Senior Design Associate will be responsible for:
- Conceptualizing and building appealing, effective, and on-brand communications assets that meet company business goals across a variety of channels and audiences.
- Serving as an expert on UZURV’s brand identity and style and implementing it across all platforms daily.
- Developing infographics, slide presentations, and other visual assets that effectively explain UZURV’s product offerings and benefits to our riders, drivers, clients, and other partners.
- Creating effective visual assets for social media posts, driver recruitment advertising, and lead generation, as well as developing informational animations that showcase how our platform works for drivers and riders.
- Designing and producing physical materials for driver onboarding, corporate events, and trade shows.
- Maintaining and enhancing our company website experience and creating branded email templates for communication workflows.
- Partnering with several cross-functional teams – including Operations, Business Development, and Driver Success – to measure the effectiveness of our communication and where we can improve.
We are excited about you because…
- You have 3-5 years of full-time experience employed as a staff or freelance visual designer.
- You have a solid portfolio of professional, in-market work - this will be required for interviews. And you can share how that work got the right results and why.
- You have the ability to understand complex data and ideas and explain them through appealing, clear, and effective visuals.
- You are highly organized and detail-oriented; nothing falls through the cracks with you in charge.
- You are proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and are familiar with marketing automation platforms such as Hubspot.
- You are proficient in digital design with an emphasis on web (Wordpress), email, app, and presentation design.
- Basic HTML/CSS is required. (Bonus points for advanced HTML, CSS, or JS proficiency)!
- You possess strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to work successfully on cross-functional teams.
- You are a great team player and come to work with a constructive mindset and positive attitude.
- You have high integrity and exceptional commitment to delivering results and have high empathy for serving underserved communities.
- More bonus points if you are proficient or knowledgeable in accessible design - it is key to our company mission!
To be successful at UZURV, you must be:
- Technology-oriented - You must be well-versed in G Suite applications and adept with learning new technologies. You take the initiative to recommend and implement new tools into our workflow that streamline operations and drive innovation.
- Metrics-minded - We build great stuff, but it is not easy. You must be driven to find the numbers that help us hit goals and identify solutions, especially while under pressure.
- Agile - Multitasking is necessary in a growing, fast-paced company, as is the ability to plan and organize your workload. You must be flexible and nimble to adapt to shifting priorities.
- Collaborative - Collaboration is critical at UZURV, and we work together to provide greater independence for the communities we serve. You should be committed to approaching this role with a results-focused, collaborative, and inclusive mindset.
- Mission-driven - We believe that the ADA is a promise and Mobility Independence is for Everyone. We strive to ensure access to reliable, safe, and on-demand transportation is available to people who need assistance getting around. Valuing your work and the time you spend in your career is core to who you are – you work where you want to make a true difference.
Why you should come to UZURV:
UZURV employees understand we are building a company that is greatly needed to improve access to mobility for all of us, regardless of our disabilities, illnesses, or impacts of age. We get daily affirmation from our riders, drivers, and the transportation companies we work with about the innovation, value, and quality inherent in what we bring to market. In addition to providing our employees with a safe, collaborative, flexible, family-first work environment, UZURV also offers:
- 401K matching
- Healthcare benefits package
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Collaborative team-based work environment
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every. single. qualification. At UZURV, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and just workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with 100% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to still apply. Our hiring philosophy looks to weed people INTO our process, not weed them out! Who knows, you may be just the right candidate for a future role at UZURV.
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