Global Brand & Design Lead, 6-month contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and enhance the NEX brand framework: guidelines, templates, brand kits across Canva and Drive, and the brand's representation across global and chapter channels.

• Provide counsel to the CCO on brand strategy and visual identity choices.

• Assist chapter teams in effectively implementing the brand.

• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager on user experience for our global and chapter websites: user journeys, landing pages, and page layouts.

• Create and design pages using an existing page builder/block editor in WordPress, utilizing Figma (or similar) for design purposes.

• Enhance conversion rates on essential pages: program applications, event registrations, and contact points.

• Lead the artistic direction for flagship campaigns, collaborating closely with the Content Lead, Marketing Manager, and local chapters, from concept to execution.

• Develop scalable design systems for the global team to utilize — including campaign toolkits, templates, and asset libraries.

• Act as a facilitator and mentor for chapter communications leads: coach them on brand and design expertise, guide their work, or actively participate as needed for each country chapter.

• Establish the creative standards for outsourced work: brief and ensure quality control for design and video vendors.

• Support and/or oversee storytelling projects that feature strong visual components, including videos, photo stories, illustrations, and data visualizations.

• Create ad hoc materials: reports, slide decks, one-pagers, social media assets, and campaign visuals.

• Develop reusable templates to ensure the team can continue producing well-designed materials after your contract concludes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of experience in brand and digital design, with a portfolio showcasing brand systems and web/UX projects.

• Strategic branding experience: you have developed or advanced brand systems and can articulate the rationale behind them.

• Proficient in UX and web design; skilled in Figma; comfortable using WordPress.

• Experience in climate or clean energy sectors, as well as working globally or regionally.

• Fluent in English, and capable of self-management in an asynchronous, distributed team environment.

• Experience working globally or regionally, navigating diverse cultures and time zones.

• Daily and critical use of AI tools: to expedite drafts, conduct research, and perform analysis — while understanding their limitations compared to your own insights and judgment.

• Eager to learn: you adapt to new tools, formats, and platforms proactively.

• We hope you possess one or more of these additional skills:

• Front-end skills (HTML, CSS, some JavaScript) for enhancements beyond standard WordPress blocks.

• Motion design and video editing expertise.

• Experience working with nonprofit, philanthropy, or climate-sector clients.

• Background in designing for entrepreneur or startup audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Submit your CV, portfolio, and a one-page cover letter detailing how you would approach this role in the initial months and what you aim to accomplish.

• Application deadline: Priority deadline is **14 August 2026**, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

• Shortlisted candidates will be notified by **21 August 2026**.

• Interview process: Suitable applicants will engage in a series of interviews via Zoom, comprising 2-3 rounds.

• Accommodation: If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please reach out to us with your request.

• New Energy Nexus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.