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Visual Storyteller – Fast Forward Fast Forward is looking for a Visual Storyteller, a creative force who uses design and narrative to champion the tech for good movement. This full‑time, in‑office role is based in the Presidio in San Francisco, CA, and reports to the Senior Content Marketing Manager. Compensation Base pay range: $110,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year. NOTE: This role is expected to be performed in person, in San Francisco, in accordance with federal, state, and local safety guidelines. Primary Responsibilities Brand & Design Systems Own brand design and creative execution for key moments, with assistance and advisory from the Senior Content Marketing Manager. Keep the brand cohesive and beautiful across every channel (web, email, social, video, print). Creative Production & Storytelling Lead creation of multimedia assets that tell powerful stories. Write and edit short‑form content that pairs perfectly with visuals (i.e. social media graphics and ads). Edit video clips for social media that highlight founders and Fast Forward’s impact. Collaborate with and manage contractors for larger design projects or video productions. Campaigns & Events Design marketing materials for program and product announcements, including emails, landing pages, and social assets. Create materials for events, such as signage, decks, and flyers. Manage print production for physical materials, ensuring colors, materials, and finishes meet brand standards. Digital & Internal Infrastructure Create easy‑to‑use design templates so anyone on the team can produce on‑brand materials quickly. Build new website pages in Sanity. Manage the internal digital content library and asset archives. Develop new sub‑brand logos and visual identities when we launch major initiatives. Who We’re Looking For Experience in graphic design, visual storytelling, or creative production. Ability to connect storytelling and design, moving fluidly between the two. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools. Basic video editing skills (bonus: experience using After Effects). A strong eye for detail, aesthetics, and alignment — you notice when something’s 3px off. Skilled collaborator who can take a creative brief and bring it to life. Curiosity and a commitment to improve, learn, and help others do the same. Mission‑driven mindset with deep alignment with Fast Forward’s values and a belief in tech as a force for good. A portfolio of 2‑4 design and writing samples is required with your application. Writing samples can be short‑form (think social media captions or ad copy) or embedded within your design work (think headlines or copy on a graphic). For each piece, briefly outline the project objectives, your design process, and the measurable impact or outcomes achieved. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Design Industries Non‑profit Organizations Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Fast Forward is an equal opportunity employer. Fast Forward is a social justice organization founded on the idea that those with proximity to the problem should have proximity to the power to fix them. Our true north is empowering tech nonprofit leaders with the tools, community, and capital they need to scale solutions for underserved groups, and we know that a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is inextricable from that pursuit. Read our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Guidelines to learn how we approach DEI across our investments, community, and workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fast Forward

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