Conservation International · 8 hours ago
Design Lead
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expConservation International is dedicated to protecting nature for the benefit of humanity, with a focus on ocean conservation through innovative ideas. The Design Lead will champion human-centered design and storytelling to enhance the organization's impact, leading creative processes and facilitating collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
Non ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Lead creative design processes, including design research, ideation, synthesis, and rapid prototyping that enhance collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving within the organization
Shape and craft compelling narratives that articulate the vision, impact, and urgency of initiatives for diverse audiences, including audiences outside of science and conservation
Serve as a thought partner to the Director of Blue Horizons to uncover new and impactful ways to apply design thinking and human-centered design methodologies to amplify our global impact
Facilitate design-based strategy workshops that bring together diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic alignment
Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation within the Center for Oceans and the organization at large
Look beyond conservation for analogous sources of inspiration, bringing insights from other sectors that can benefit conservation outcomes (e.g., emerging technology, private sector practices, creative marketing, etc.)
Qualification
Required
4 to 6 years of experience applying human-centered design approaches to complex challenges
Demonstrated expertise in facilitating design-based workshops and collaborative sessions with diverse stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex problems, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop creative solutions
Extraordinary ability to connect and build relationships with colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds, and to inspire them to successfully apply human-centered design and/or design thinking in their work
Experience gathering information and distilling complex information into compelling narratives for a wider audience
Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead teams through iterative design processes
Proficiency in design and communication tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Figma, or similar platforms)
Strong design sensibility, with experience developing visually engaging materials through diverse types of media to support design, facilitation, and storytelling (e.g., print, digital, video, audio, etc.)
Highly collaborative problem solver, able to work with people from diverse backgrounds, as well as self-motivated and capable of working independently to deliver high-quality results
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge about ocean conservation is welcome but not necessary, as long as you are eager to learn about the wonder, beauty, and complexity of the world's oceans
Company
Conservation International
Conservation International is a financially accountable and transparent organization that empowers societies to responsibly care for nature.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Salesforce
2022-04-12Grant
Leadership Team
Daniela Raik
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Bambi Semroc
Senior Vice President Center for Sustainable Lands & Waters
Recent News
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2025-12-03
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