Graphic and Digital Design (Boston)

As a Graphic and Digital Designer at Runna, your primary responsibilities will include designing engaging motion graphics and static designs for our social media platforms, creating impactful graphics for event promotions, and supporting branding initiatives. You will work closely with the marketing team to ensure our visual content reflects our mission and connects with our community of runners.

To qualify for the Graphic and Digital Designer role at Runna, candidates should have strong graphic design skills and at least 1.5 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a similar field. Proficiency in software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and motion graphics programs such as After Effects is essential, as well as a creative mindset and a passion for social media.

In the Graphic and Digital Designer role at Runna, you'll focus on creating dynamic motion graphics for social media content, designing eye-catching static graphics for events and promotions, and supporting our branding efforts. This work involves a mix of creative thinking and technical skill to produce engaging content that resonates with our audience of runners.

The interview process for the Graphic and Digital Designer role at Runna is structured to be straightforward and enjoyable. It starts with an introductory chat followed by a take-home task and a review meeting with team members. Finally, selected candidates will meet in-person with our founders to discuss their fit for the team. We value quick feedback and will keep you informed throughout this exciting process.

Graphic and Digital Designers at Runna are offered a competitive salary of $64,000-$70,000, along with stock options. Other benefits include flexible working arrangements, regular salary reviews, generous holiday time, health care coverage, and a new MacBook and running watch to facilitate your best work. Additionally, every team member receives time to enjoy running together!

When discussing your design process, emphasize how you approach each project systematically—starting from research and brainstorming, moving to concept creation, and finally design execution using the appropriate tools. Share specific examples that demonstrate how you adapt your process to meet client needs and project timelines.

When asked about your favorite tools, be specific about programs like Photoshop or Illustrator, and elaborate on how they enhance your workflow. Discuss how you integrate tools for editing, creating motion graphics, or organizing your projects, highlighting any relevant experiences that showcase your proficiency with these tools.

In responding to this question, talk about the resources you utilize—such as design blogs, online courses, and social media channels—that keep you informed on trends and emerging technologies. Share any relevant examples of how you’ve applied new trends to past projects to demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning.

To answer this question, discuss the importance of storytelling in motion graphics. Provide details on how you focus on timing, animation principles, and visual hierarchy to create compelling graphics. Sharing examples of previous work can help illustrate your thought process and creative execution.

When discussing a successful social media campaign, outline your specific role and contributions to the project. Highlight the objectives, the creative strategy you implemented, the tools you used, and the measurable outcomes to show the effectiveness of the campaign.

Addressing how you handle criticism, emphasize your openness to feedback and willingness to iterate on designs. Discuss how you view constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth and improvement to achieve the best possible outcome for the project.

To respond effectively, outline your methods for understanding and adhering to brand guidelines, such as reviewing brand materials, documenting design specifications, and ensuring consistency across all visual assets. Mention instances where you've successfully followed guidelines in previous projects.

When answering this, align your response with Runna’s mission and culture. Express your passion for running as well as your excitement about contributing your design skills to support a community-focused platform that inspires people to be more active.

In response, discuss key performance indicators (KPIs) you use to evaluate the success of your designs, such as engagement rates, user feedback, or sales conversions. Share examples of how these metrics guided your decisions in past projects.

When addressing your teamwork experience, talk about the importance of collaboration and communication in design projects. Share specific instances where teamwork improved the overall outcome or helped you learn something new in the design process.