Temporary Marketing & Design Specialist (Part-Time)

Join us at Gradient, where our purpose is to revolutionize home comfort while championing environmental sustainability. Our mission is to combat the escalating challenge of climate change by redefining how homes are heated and cooled. Today, the environmental impact of heating and cooling systems surpasses that of the entire transportation sector, and without intervention, this trend is set to escalate drastically. At Gradient, we believe that ensuring comfortable living spaces shouldn’t come at the cost of our planet. We envision a future where every individual can enjoy the luxury of a comfortable home without contributing to carbon emissions. Our high-efficiency, low-carbon heat pump is just the beginning of our journey toward fully decarbonizing buildings. 

We're seeking a Temporary Marketing & Design Specialist (Part-Time). 

This is a remote role, working east coast hours, 25 hours a week (between 9 am to 6 pm EST).

The pay range is $35-$50 / hour depending on experience. 

This role supports Gradient’s marketing function during a 3-month parental leave. The specialist will focus on content execution, design support, and marketing coordination.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and formatting slide decks, one-pagers, flyers, and other collateral using Figma, Canva, or Illustrator
• Drafting and editing content across emails, blog posts, newsletters, and some social posts
• Coordinating internal marketing requests and managing approval workflows
• Supporting website content updates and triaging requests with the external agency
• Monitoring SEO performance via SEMRush, Google Analytics, and Search Console
• Preparing and publishing social and email content aligned with campaign timelines
• Supporting event marketing logistics and maintaining asset folders
• Submitting invoices, managing Google Drive organization, and handling one-off design or marketing requests

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in marketing, design, or communications
• Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Illustrator for basic design work
• Excellent writing, editing, and formatting skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Comfortable using Google Workspace tools (Docs, Slides, Drive, Sheets)

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working with CMS platforms and web agencies
• Familiarity with SEO tools like SEMRush, Google Analytics, and GSC
• Previous experience at a startup or fast-paced team
• Light familiarity with CRM or marketing automation tools (Copper, Klaviyo, Typeform)

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.