Application Guide

How to Apply for Web and Graphic Designer (part-time, 6-month contract)

at Terraformation

🏢 About Terraformation

Terraformation is unique as a climate tech company focused specifically on accelerating global forest restoration through native ecosystems, combining environmental mission with practical solutions. Working here offers the chance to directly contribute visual storytelling to combat climate change, which is particularly compelling for designers who want their work to have measurable environmental impact.

About This Role

This part-time Web and Graphic Designer role involves refreshing Terraformation's Webflow websites to align with evolving campaigns, creating presentation materials for stakeholders, producing short-form video content from existing assets, and designing branded collateral for events and partnerships. The role is impactful because your design work will directly communicate their forest restoration mission to partners, donors, and the public.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with campaign managers to refresh website sections in Webflow, designing slide decks for upcoming stakeholder presentations, editing short video clips from field footage for social media campaigns, and creating branded flyers for partnership events. You'd balance creative design work with practical implementation across multiple communication channels.

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🎯 Who Terraformation Is Looking For

  • Has 4+ years in graphic design with portfolio showing both strategic thinking (campaign alignment) and executional excellence (polished deliverables)
  • Possesses 2+ years of specific Webflow experience, not just general web design, with ability to maintain and refresh existing sites
  • Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) plus video editing tools for short-form content creation
  • Shows strong storytelling instincts through visual hierarchy and can work collaboratively with internal stakeholders on presentation materials

📝 Tips for Applying to Terraformation

1

Tailor your portfolio to show Webflow projects specifically, not just general web design, and include before/after examples if possible

2

Include examples of slide deck/presentation design that shows how you've communicated complex information visually

3

Demonstrate climate/environmental interest in your application materials, even if through volunteer or pro bono work

4

Show short-form video content examples (under 2 minutes) that tell a compelling story using existing assets

5

Highlight any experience with campaign collateral that had measurable engagement or conversion metrics

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific Webflow experience and how you approach website refreshes while maintaining brand consistency', 'Examples of translating complex environmental or technical concepts into accessible visual presentations', 'Your storytelling approach to short-form video content using existing photo/video assets', "Why Terraformation's forest restoration mission specifically resonates with you personally or professionally"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Terraformation's current Webflow websites to understand their visual hierarchy and messaging
  • → Research their specific forest restoration projects and partnerships mentioned in their materials
  • → Review their existing campaign collateral and social media content to understand their current visual language
  • → Understand their key stakeholders (donors, partners, communities) to tailor your design approach

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through your process for refreshing an existing Webflow site while maintaining SEO and user experience
2 How would you approach designing a slide deck to communicate forest restoration data to potential investors?
3 Describe your experience creating short-form video content from existing assets for campaign amplification
4 How do you balance creative design with the practical constraints of a rolling website refresh?
5 What metrics would you track to measure the effectiveness of your design work for Terraformation's campaigns?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic portfolio without Webflow-specific examples or campaign collateral
  • Focusing only on aesthetic design without demonstrating understanding of strategic messaging hierarchy
  • Not showing examples of collaborative work with stakeholders on presentation materials
  • Applying without demonstrating any interest or understanding of climate/environmental causes

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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