Careers

Senior Designer

About PERC

The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) is the national leader in market solutions for conservation, with over 40 years of research and a network of respected scholars and practitioners. Through research, law and policy, and innovative field conservation programs, PERC explores how aligning incentives for environmental stewardship produces sustainable outcomes for land, water, and wildlife. Founded in 1980, PERC is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and proudly based in Bozeman, Montana.

This is a transformational time at PERC. Our nimble team is growing in all departments to support our ambitious goal of inspiring a new era of conservation in America based on incentives and innovation. Read more.

The Role

PERC is seeking an exceptional Senior Designer to lead our creative strategy and visual identity to help us become “the National Geographic of think tanks.”

You’ll translate innovative conservation research into powerful visual stories that captivate audiences and drive real-world impact. Guiding our creative vision across all platforms, you’ll design everything from award-worthy print publications to digital assets that make conservation concepts accessible and compelling.

Core Responsibilities

Publication Design (40%)

• Conceptualize and define the visual identity and overarching look and feel of integrated creative campaigns across print, digital, and experiential platforms
• Create visually stunning print and digital publications that audiences love
• Lead design for our research reports, twice-annual magazine, annual report, and funding proposals
• Develop visual solutions that clarify complex conservation concepts
• Manage production timelines and vendor relationships
• Collaborate with PERC’s communications and research teams to ensure visual direction accurately reflects research and messaging

Creative Projects (25%)

• Conceptualize presentations, infographics, and multimedia that showcase innovative ideas
• Direct external creative partners, including photographers, videographers, and illustrators
• Bring conservation stories to life through visual narratives

Brand Development (20%)

• Maintain and evolve brand standards that inspire the next era of conservation
• Ensure visual consistency across all touchpoints

Web Design (10%)

• Design cohesive digital assets and graphics for our website, email, and social platforms
• Partner with web developers to support our website (running on WordPress Gutenberg CMS)
• Elevate our website user experience through visual design best practices

Design Support (5%)

• Provide creative direction for events and internal materials
• Create templates that maintain design excellence across the organization
• Support high-profile presentations and proposals

Your Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 7-10 years creative leadership experience
• Outstanding portfolio showcasing publication design, digital graphics, and brand development
• Adobe Creative Suite mastery
• Website design experience
• Ability to support varied visual approaches within a cohesive brand

Preferred

• Agency or in-house experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• WordPress Gutenberg CMS knowledge
• UX proficiency

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about conservation (land, water, and wildlife)
• Curious about policy and research
• Excels at translating complex ideas into visual stories
• Loves a good data visualization
• Outstanding project management skills
• Adaptable and collaborative
• Boundlessly creative
• Friendly and flexible

Location

Full-time, exempt position based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. Remote work possible for exceptional candidates.

Working Conditions

• Business office environment with moderate noise
• Travel by car and plane possible
• Will sit or stand at a desk
• Work on a computer, use a telephone, and other general office equipment
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Perks of working at PERC

• Great health (platinum, gold, and silver plans), vision, and dental benefit choices for employees and family
• Flex/FSA or HSA offered
• 5% 401k PERC contribution
• PERC contributed life insurance
• Voluntary additional life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Ability to work with an impactful conservation organization, dedicated to positive environmental outcomes

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to employment@perc.org.

Not sure if you meet all the job qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend not to apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when, in fact, they often do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and strongly encourage you to apply.