Meet Our Team

At Motiv, we tailor our services to the unique problems our clients face, rather than just pushing our portfolio of solutions. Our work is interactive and hands-on, and our approach is rooted in design methodologies as well as the business analytics that support informed decision making. Look to the right to see some of the types of people who join together to produce our work.

Our Hiring Philosophy

Collaboration is a hallmark of the way Motiv works. Consequently, curious and entrepreneurial team players thrive in our environment and fuel the inspiration for our work. We offer an exciting environment with challenging assignments and seek individuals who are “in it to win it.” Our staff brings passion to all aspects of their work from client assignments to producing new thought leadership to further building our internal culture.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we can't respond to each application individually, but we look forward to getting to know you better.

Current Openings

Director of Business Strategy (PDF)

Summer Intern (PDF)

Description

We are looking for a talented visual communications designer to work part-time (approx. 20 hours/week, but can be negotiable) from our office in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC. The Visual Communications Designer should be able to examine large amounts of data and create clear, compelling layouts, images, and other features that can stand on their own or complement research studies. The Visual Communications Designer will also provide visual design support and guidance to other Motiv projects.

Visual storytelling skills and experience in template-building and sorting and creating information hierarchies will be important. S/he should also be able to communicate ideas and design concepts effectively and translate content into powerful and concise PowerPoint presentations.

Successful applicants will be creative, collaborative, and comfortable brainstorming and iterating with a group of people with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.

Key Activities
The Visual Communications Designer will work with Motiv team members to conceptualize and produce graphical data narratives, design and develop infographics, and map and analyze data. The designer will also help create branded materials for online and print dissemination for both internal projects and client work. Duties will include extensive use of PowerPoint.

Requirements

Solid technical skills in PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Strong visualization and design skills, including color and typography
Ability to create design solutions for both print and screen
Preferably working towards a degree in illustration or graphic design
Experience creating and managing visual information hierarchies with provided information
Excellent spelling and grammar
Highly self-motivated

Additional consideration will be given to candidates with sketching skills and/or HTML and CSS proficiency.

To respond to this position, please send your resume, portfolio (including explanations of the roles that you played on the projects featured) and at least 2 examples of PowerPoint/Keynote decks that you have created to careers@motivstrategies.com (send as PDFs or Dropbox links if the files themselves are too large). Additional examples of visual communications work that you have completed are also welcome. If you have them, we'd also love to see examples of infographics and/or book/magazine layouts that you have developed.

This is a paid contract position. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

	Meet Ian, Director Motiv’s engagement directors have daily interaction with our clients and have overall management responsibility for the various work streams involved in our consulting work. In addition, people like Ian scope projects and participate in business development as well as play a big role in mentoring junior staff. A consulting mindset, as well as strong analytical and communication skills are necessary in this role.
	Meet Rebecca, Design Researcher Design research professionals at Motiv scope and execute the field research that informs our innovation strategy work. People like Rebecca typically have design, sociology, and/or anthropology credentials, and are strong analytical, conceptual and visual thinkers. Leading--and often teaching--design thinking methods is highly important in this position.
	Meet Colin, Consultant Consultants drive the business and analytical thinking on projects, working collaboratively as part of a team that will likely also include a design-trained professional, Director, and a VP. Typical activities for Colin include industry research, consumer field research, presentation creation, client workshops, prototype building and financial modeling.

Education & Experience	Likely Starting Role at Motiv
MBA/Advanced degree holder, with 2-4 years of experience	Director
MBA/Advanced degree holder, with 0-2 years of experience	Consultant
Undergraduate degree, with 2-4 years of experience	Consultant
Undergraduate degree, with 0-2 years of experience	Strategist

Meet Our Team

Our Hiring Philosophy

Current Openings

Meet Ian, Director

Meet Rebecca, Design Researcher

Meet Colin, Consultant