Visual Designer

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM). ROLE OVERVIEW This is a designer-first role for an early-career or developing multidisciplinary creative with strong graphic design fundamentals, demonstrated video-editing and motion-design skills, and an interest in expanding their capabilities in 3D visualization. Working closely with the Creative Director, the Multimedia Designer will absorb a meaningful share of Echodyne's day-to-day creative production while helping the team gradually build stronger in-house video, motion, and 3D capabilities. The work spans marketing collateral, event graphics and promotional materials, print and digital advertising, website graphics, presentations, social content, video, animation, and customer-facing sales support. The ideal candidate brings a tuned visual eye, sound judgment in typography and layout, and the production skills to carry projects from brief through final delivery. They are comfortable moving between design formats, and translating advanced radar technology into clear, engaging visual communication. RESPONSIBILITIES Design and produce marketing collateral, event graphics, promotional items, print and digital advertising, website graphics, presentations, social content, and sales-support materials Apply strong typography, composition, visual hierarchy, and brand judgment across a wide variety of formats and audiences Adapt campaign concepts and established creative direction into accurate, polished deliverables across multiple sizes, channels, and production specifications Edit video content for product storytelling, digital campaigns, social media, websites, presentations, customer communications, and events Create motion graphics, animated typography, product callouts, transitions, explainers, and other visual elements using After Effects or comparable tools. Reformat and optimize video and motion content for different platforms, aspect ratios, display environments, and distribution requirements. Provide onsite creative support for video production, photography, interviews, product demos, and events as needed. Use existing 3D models to create product imagery, simple animations, application scenes, and supporting elements for marketing content Develop practical capability in model cleanup, materials mapping, lighting, rendering, and animation under the direction of the Creative Director and with support from specialized resources when appropriate Organize and maintain image, video, design, and 3D asset libraries to ensure accessibility and consistency across teams Manage multiple assignments, communicate project status, and deliver accurate work on schedule Collaborate with marketing managers, product, sales, and leadership teams to understand requests and support business objectives through effective visual communication REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 4+ years of professional experience in graphic design, multimedia design, visual communications, or a related creative field A portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design fundamentals across multiple formats, including thoughtful use of typography, layout, composition, color, and visual hierarchy Demonstrated experience editing video and creating motion graphics for digital, social, presentation, event, or marketing applications Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and disciplined file-management practices Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a willingness to take ownership of projects Comfortable working onsite and supporting a distributed team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) Practical experience with Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, 3ds Max, or another professional 3D platform Experience creating content for technical products or translating complex concepts into accessible visual stories Familiarity with videography, photography, studio lighting, audio recording, and onsite content-production workflows. Familiarity with photography, video production, 3D modeling and animation, and content creation workflows Interest in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomy, advanced manufacturing, or other highly technical industries. TECHNICAL SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Working familiarity with video codecs, compression, aspect ratios, file formats, and delivery specifications Digital asset management, file organization, naming conventions, and version-control best practices Experience working in a Windows-based PC environment WORK ENVIRONMENT Hybrid position (Office location in Kikrland, Washington) Highly collaborative and cross-functional team environment Opportunity to contribute immediately to a broad range of marketing and sales initiatives while expanding Echodyne's in-house multimedia capabilities Fast-paced environment supporting innovative products and mission-critical customers Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. WHAT WE OFFER This is an exempt role. The expected annual salary range for this role is $95,000 - $105,000 USD If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you! We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including: RSU (Restricted Stock Units) Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA Virtual Care – 98Point6 Employee Assistance Program Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera) Travel Assistance Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt) 401(k) match Pet Insurance Prepaid Legal Program Paid Company Holidays All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr