***Before applying, please consider that you must submit a visual response to one of the subject matters located at the end of the description, where more details and further instructions are provided. Applications without this step will not be considered***

Within the daily responsibilities and tasks that our team takes on, painting an articulate message through clear imagery and layout is at the core. The term that people “first eat with their eyes” is a phrase commonly used in restaurants, but also reigns true in the world of business and especially in our world of business development. The ideal design assistant designs content that goes beyond aesthetic considerations and beyond words and text within the copy. By effectively designing content, we are able to rethink content itself, as well as the needs of the audience and design a complete experience that people understand easily and clearly and also enjoy engaging with and or create a level of security with our authority as The Nascent Group in a myriad of industries including, but not limited to hotel design, restaurant design, retail design, placemaking, travel and leisure, mixed use development and urban planning.

The Nascent Group Design Assistant will work closely with our team to create and organize content that effectively communicates a specific message to a specific audience. This position acts as a collaborator with our team and our clients bringing their ideas into fruition and requires exceptional teamwork. Working in the content production circle also means adhering to a publishing schedule. This is more of an ongoing process with noteworthy milestones. Presentations and output will be heavily focused on organizing content and creating a visual strategy through the presentation with a clear objective and call to action by the close of the document creating a user experience that's intuitive, efficient, and satisfying for our clients to use. This position will work closely with the founder and project manager taking notes, direction and ideas and articulating them visually into provided template samples. Ideas and examples from outside sources are always welcomed and bring ideas to the team to elevate presentations both creatively and professionally so that The Nascent Group is consistently excelling and improving in effectiveness and design.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE DESIGN ASSISTANT

• User research: Researching the needs and goals of the target audience to facilitate the production of content that solves users' problems and provides value
• Brand messaging: Making sure content adheres to appropriate language and tone based on user research and brand voice.
• Information architecture & hierarchy: Organizing content logically and intuitively, using headings, subheadings, and other formatting techniques to help guide the reader
• Graphic design: Using visual elements, such as photographs, illustrations, and infographics, to help convey information, provide guidance, and make the content more engaging while adhering to the brand style guide.
• Clarity: Ensuring the content is clear, both in terms of writing quality and in the design and flow of the writing's presentation
• Produce well-researched content for client projects as needed
• Organize writing schedules to complete drafts of content or finished projects within deadlines
• Utilize industry best practices and familiarity with the organization's mission to inspire ideas and content
• Communicate and cooperate with the team to deliver tasks efficiently
• Develop related content for multiple platforms, such as websites, social media, email marketing, product descriptions, grant, press releases, business plans, etc.
• Monitor and analyze comp sets to offer suggestions for improvement to the company and clients
• Use search engine optimization (SEO) strategies in writing to maximize the online visibility in search results for the company or clients.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DESIGN ASSISTANT

• General understanding of organizing content including, but not limited to wireframing, prototyping, and understanding user needs through research and user journey mapping.
• Strong writing skills, a good understanding of the writing, editing, and publication process.
• Excel in topic ideation, research, and content strategy.
• Familiar with content strategy and creation enough to produce content once given prompt.
• Proven record of excellent writing demonstrated in a professional portfolio
• Impeccable grasp of the English language, including idioms and current trends in slang and expressions
• Ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with clients, colleagues, and management
• Ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives simultaneously
• Strict adherence to the style guides of each company and their policies for publication
• Good time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary
• Proficiency with computers, especially writing programs, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Canva
• Familiarity with each client's requirements and the company's brand image, products, and services

***When applying please provide a visual response to one of the following subject matters in an email to cecilia.cuff@ thenascentgroup.com*** (remove the space after the @)

The subject should be: Nascent Group Design Assistant (insert your potential start date in parenthesis)

Please only write approximately 4-6 sentences and link one online loose reference point for a metric or statistic. (And please don't stress!) If none of the following questions interest you, you may want to stop here because many of these topics are ideas that we explore with our clients and audience often in one way or another. Next steps would be to jump on a quick zoom call after we've had time to digest your writing and want to move forward.

Question 1 - Inclusive Placemaking is Important. Why is a space that creates inclusive placemaking that brings together arts, culture, tourism, physical activity and entrepreneurship opportunities imperative on the South Side of Chicago?

Question 2 - What could be a potential impact of a new tech training center being built in the disinvited community of Grand Crossing in Chicago neighborhood aimed at immersing minority middle school and high students in the tech and gaming industry.

Question 3 - Vacasa is a well known vacation rental company that has recently come under fire for unfair practices, massive layoffs and zero customer service. Our client is a small family run business who provides the same services. Make a statement on our client’s (call them World Fam Rentals) services are the same but a better choice for vacationers and those looking for rent their homes in the vacation rental market.

Question 4 - Black Farmers in the United States have experienced massive losses of land over the last few decades. It is increasingly important for government programs and subsidies to help to save these black farms so that this craft can be handed on to future generations. Describe why a program or instruction that creates synergy between urban African American youth groups from communities on the South and West Sides of Chicago and a rural Black Farming communities could be beneficial and what positive outcomes could arise.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Inclusive Placemaking is Important. Why is a space that creates inclusive placemaking that brings together arts, culture, tourism, physical activity and entrepreneurship opportunities imperative on the South Side of Chicago?
• What could be a potential impact of a new tech training center being built in the disinvited community of Grand Crossing in Chicago neighborhood aimed at immersing minority middle school and high students in the tech and gaming industry.
• Vacasa is a well known vacation rental company that has recently come under fire for unfair practices, massive layoffs and zero customer service. Our client is a small family run business who provides the same services. Make a statement on our client’s (call them World Fam Rentals) services are the same but a better choice for vacationers and those looking to rent their homes in the vacation rental market.
• Black Farmers in the United States have experienced massive losses of land over the last few decades. It is increasingly important for government programs and subsidies to help to save these black farms so that this craft can be handed on to future generations. Describe why a program or instruction that creates synergy between urban African American youth groups from communities on the South and West Sides of Chicago and rural Black Farming communities could be beneficial and what positive outcomes could arise.

Work Location: Remote

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