Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist Job at Center for Transportation and the

Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist

Location: Atlanta Office

Pay Range: $60,000 - $85,000

If interested, we encourage you to apply through LinkedIn.com, or you may also submit your application directly to recruiting@cte.tv. Your application should include a current resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.

About CTE

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is a member-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops, promotes, and implements advanced transportation technologies, vehicles, and fuels that reduce environmental pollution and fossil fuel dependency. CTE is a passionate, progressive workplace open to employee-driven ideas and opportunities. CTE is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in Berkeley, CA and St. Paul, MN.

CTEs mission is to improve the health of our climate and communities by bringing people together to develop and commercialize clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation technologies. Since 1993, we have managed a portfolio of more than $3.8 billion in team-based research, development, and demonstration projects, helping over 400 U.S. companies advance their technologies into the global energy and transportation marketplace.

Position Summary

CTE is seeking a Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist to create high-quality visual content and support the organizations communications and marketing initiatives, producing digital and print materials that strengthen CTEs brand and highlight our leadership in advancing clean and innovative transportation technologies.

The Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist will also support broader communications efforts, assisting the Director of Communications with social media management, event planning, and other marketing initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of creative expertise, technical proficiency, and marketing insight to help ensure consistent, engaging, and mission-aligned communications across the organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Create high-quality graphics and illustrations to promote CTEs brand across digital platforms, including social media, the website, blogs, email campaigns, and digital ads.
• Design and manage organizational publications, including annual reports, brochures, one-pagers, and other print materials. Oversee the full production processfrom layout and revisions to pre-press, vendor coordination, shipping, and inventorywhile making strategic decisions about materials and formats to maximize sustainability and ROI.
• Support events with comprehensive print and digital collateral, including promotional materials, email communications, environmental signage, wayfinding, registration materials, speaker support, and sponsorship campaigns. Oversee production and assembly to ensure high-quality, accessible, and cohesive event branding.
• Design and polish presentation decks for conferences, webinars, stakeholder meetings, and other speaking engagements.
• Manage and update website content, and design and build landing pages for events, campaigns, and special initiatives using Webflow.
• Create branded HTML emails for announcements, invitations, newsletters, and other outbound communications.
• Provide design support to project teams, including creating data visualizations, charts, diagrams, and technical graphics that communicate complex information clearly.
• Update and maintain internal brand assets, such as style guides, icons, templates, and branded document layouts.
• Monitor marketing trends and peer organization activities to help ensure CTE stays current with industry best practices in communications, digital media, and design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related fieldor equivalent professional experience.
• 2-4 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital marketing, or a similar creative communications role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Experience creating digital assets for social media, websites, email campaigns, and print materials.
• Strong understanding of branding principles and ability to apply consistent visual identity across platforms.
• Excellent communication, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills for marketing and digital content support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Webflow and web design best practices.
• Familiarity with video-editing tools and best practices.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Pardot.
• Familiarity with accessible design principles (e.g., WCAG/ADA standards).
• Driven self-starter who works well independently but also with a team.
• Passionate about the environment and clean transportation.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA.
• 401k Match.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Flexible Work Schedule / Hybrid Work Arrangement.
• Education Assistance.
• Phone and Parking Subsidies.
• Computer Equipment/Software.
• Valued at approximately $15,000/year.

How to Apply

Please apply through LinkedIn.com or submit your application directly to recruiting@cte.tv. Your application should include a current resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio. Preference is given to candidates with diverse portfolios across the communications discipline, including graphics, logos, reports, videos, campaigns, blogs, and other materials.

CTE is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, gender expression, marital status, HIV status, disability, or any other status protected by laws or regulations. All employment decisions are based on business need, qualifications, and merit.