About the role
WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather forecasts with a unique proprietary data source: a global constellation of next-generation smart weather balloons targeting the most critical atmospheric data. We design, manufacture, and operate our own balloons, using the data they collect to generate otherwise unattainable weather intelligence.
Our mission is to eliminate weather uncertainty, and in the process help humanity adapt to climate change, be that predicting hurricanes or speeding the adoption of renewables. We are building a future in which the planet is instrumented by thousands of our microballoons, eliminating gaps in our understanding of the planet and giving people and businesses the information they need to make critical decisions. The founding team of Stanford engineers was named Forbes 2019 30 under 30 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Khosla Ventures and Footwork VC.
WindBorne is hiring someone who can translate our atmospheric data into art. Down to bounce between creating infographics that explain stratospheric winds to experimenting with whatever wild medium strikes your creative fancy (3D renders, hand-drawn sketches, motion graphics, web comics, you name it)? Chat with us.
Responsibilities
Highly variable depending on background skills and interests. You will be given the responsibility, respect, and space to ideate/execute.
Skills and Qualifications
Besides general artistic ability, we are specifically interested in the following skills:
Data visualization: Transform data (think: temperature gradients, wind patterns, forecast models) into clear, compelling visuals that tell a story
Infographic guru: Create infographics that explain technical concepts clearly, balancing information hierarchy, visual flow, and aesthetic appeal
Benefits
Office food and beverages (minimum 2x catered lunches & dinners a week)
Potential to convert to full-time, with all associated benefits
Salary
$30/hr
Location
1600 Bridge Pwky, Redwood City, Ca 94065. In person required.
