Geltor is looking for a Creative Associate, who will support the Creative Director full-time on various duties relating to the company’s Marketing, Communications, and Creative functions. The Associate will provide general administrative support across each of these areas, with contributions in writing, design, and production for a variety of projects.
This is an exciting role with growth potential for a generalist passionate about biodesign and its vast real-world applications. The Creative Associate will bring excellent organizational skills, and strengths and interest in developing in one or more of the areas of research, writing, media relations, graphic design, and / or content creation.
This person has a DIY-first mentality and is a solutions-oriented problem solver.
- Support for the Creative Director on administrative tasks including recording and submission of expenses, ordering of supplies, and maintenance of the organization’s external calendar.
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Drafting, editing, and proofreading of written content.
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Graphic design for internal documents and marketing materials in adherence to Geltor brand guidelines.
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Light web maintenance and social media management duties.
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Production assistance for physical and digital installations of varying size.
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Monitoring, research, and reporting on market trends, industry events, and press on topics in beauty and personal care & food and nutrition which are relevant to Geltor’s business activities.
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Data collection and management, ranging from vendors and sponsorship opportunities to moodboarding for creative projects.
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With the Creative Director, working closely with agency partners engaged in creation of visual assets for Geltor.
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Strong organizational, research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Curiosity and some experience with biology source material; beauty and personal care and/or food and nutrition a strong plus.
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Intermediate-level familiarity with software including Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, ID), Canva, Figma, WordPress, Powerpoint, Salesforce Email Studio, Microsoft Office Suite.
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Fluency with digital media and social media platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Exquisite attention to detail, ability to prioritize effectively, and to collaborate in a fast-paced and tight-knit team environment.
- Gold level health insurance coverage for you and your dependents through Blue Shield or Kaiser, with Geltor paying 80-100% of premiums for employees and dependents based on plan selection
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Dental and Vision coverage
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401k with match
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LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
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Flexible time off to refresh and recharge
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Voluntary benefits including cancer and accident coverage
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On-campus lunches
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Mental health care through Ginger
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Commuter FSA
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Dependent care FSA
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Paid family leave
As of January 2nd, 2022, Geltor will require all employees onsite or visiting sites on behalf of Geltor to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a medical or religious exemption.
About Geltor
Geltor designs high-performance, sustainable ingredients for consumer product companies by combining computation, biology and materials science. Our first products are collagen proteins optimized for cosmetics and personal care applications and produced through a proprietary animal-free fermentation process. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area.
At Geltor we believe the most innovative progress and scientific discoveries happen when we include, celebrate, and embrace difference. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Geltor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.