Graphic Designer

Note: This is a specialized role within WATonomous. We are looking for creative individuals who can help shape our visual identity and marketing materials.

Description

WATonomous is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our Business Operations team. As our Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for creating compelling visual content that communicates our mission of building autonomous robots and showcases our technical achievements to sponsors, partners, and the broader community.

You will work closely with our marketing team, technical divisions, and leadership to develop a cohesive visual brand that represents WATonomous across all platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend creative design with cutting-edge robotics technology.

Responsibilities

As a Graphic Designer at WATonomous, you will:

• Visual Brand Development: Create and maintain WATonomous's visual identity, including logos, color schemes, and design guidelines
• Marketing Materials: Design promotional materials including posters, banners, brochures, and presentation templates
• Digital Content Creation: Develop graphics for social media, website assets, and email campaigns
• Event Materials: Design materials for competitions, recruitment events, and sponsor presentations
• Technical Visualization: Work with engineering teams to create infographics and diagrams that explain complex technical concepts
• Merchandise Design: Create designs for team apparel, stickers, and other branded items
• Photo/Video Editing: Edit and enhance photos and videos from team events and robot demonstrations
• Sponsor Materials: Design professional sponsorship packages and thank-you materials

Key Qualifications

Required:

• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or equivalent tools like Figma, Canva)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative design work
• Understanding of design principles including typography, color theory, and composition
• Understanding of visual art tools like Procreate
• Ability to work within brand guidelines while bringing fresh creative ideas
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Animation
• Knowledge of web design principles and UI/UX design
• Photography skills
• Experience designing for engineering or technical organizations
• Familiarity with print production processes
• Experience managing social media visual content

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience designing for a cutting-edge robotics team
• Opportunity to see your designs showcased at international competitions
• Collaborative environment with talented engineers and business professionals
• Creative freedom to shape the visual identity of an innovative student team
• Portfolio-building opportunities with real-world applications
• Flexible scheduling that accommodates your academic commitments

Time Commitment

This is a part-time position requiring approximately 5-10 hours per week, with increased involvement during key events such as:

• Competition seasons
• Recruitment periods
• Major sponsor presentations
• Team merchandise launches

What We're Looking For

WATonomous values creative individuals who can translate technical complexity into visually appealing designs. We're looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for both design and technology
• Can work independently while collaborating with diverse team members
• Is eager to learn about robotics and autonomous systems
• Takes initiative in proposing new design ideas and improvements
• Can balance creativity with practical constraints

Whether you're an experienced designer or someone with raw talent looking to grow, we want to hear from you if you're excited about using your creative skills to support groundbreaking robotics projects.