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/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-38abfc6 *//* ============================================================
   CAREERS – INTRO HERO (FINAL LAYOUT WITH ROLE TAGS)
   ============================================================ */

#careers-intro-hero {
  padding: 60px 0 50px;
}

/* Main grid aligned with other sections (uses existing .careers-container) */
.careers-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---------- LEFT SIDE ---------- */

.ci-left {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.ci-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(150, 110, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  color: #e7ddff;
  font-size: 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ci-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.ci-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b58bff, #7b4dff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.ci-lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #d3d6e6;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ---------- ROLES TAGS STRIP ---------- */

.ci-tags-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ci-tags-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #bfb7ff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ci-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ci-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 150, 255, 0.6);
  color: #e5e2ff;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(165, 95, 255, 0.18), rgba(12, 12, 22, 0.95));
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.ci-tag:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(190, 165, 255, 0.9), rgba(40, 30, 80, 1));
  border-color: rgba(220, 200, 255, 0.9);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */

.ci-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.ci-btn-primary,
.ci-btn-secondary {
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.ci-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a26bff, #6a3fff);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(120, 80, 255, 0.4);
}

.ci-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b785ff, #7b4dff);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(120, 80, 255, 0.6);
}

.ci-btn-secondary {
  border: 1px solid rgba(190, 170, 255, 0.6);
  color: #e0ddff;
  background: transparent;
}

.ci-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(190, 170, 255, 0.12);
}

/* ---------- RIGHT SIDE VISUAL ---------- */

.ci-right {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.ci-visual {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 420px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* main image frame */
.ci-visual-img {
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(165,95,255,0.25), rgba(10,10,20,1));
}

.ci-visual-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* floating card */
.ci-visual-card {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  bottom: -20px;
  background: rgba(15,16,28,0.92);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  width: 72%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,120,255,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.ci-visual-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ci-visual-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #d4d6f0;
}

/* tag pill */
.ci-visual-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
}

.ci-visual-tag span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #f0ebff;
  background: rgba(9, 180, 140, 0.28);
}

/* hover effect on image */
.ci-visual:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .careers-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  }

  .ci-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .careers-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ci-right {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .ci-visual {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  #careers-intro-hero {
    padding-top: 40px;
  }

  .ci-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .ci-lead {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .ci-actions {
    gap: 10px;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */


/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-0e477f6 *//* =========================================
   CAREERS – WHY WORK AT ELIVERSE (NEW LAYOUT)
   ========================================= */

#careers-why {
  padding-top: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Centered header */
.careers-why-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.careers-why-header .careers-title {
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.careers-why-header .careers-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #d4d7e6;
}

/* Card grid */
.careers-why-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

/* Each benefit card */
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 16px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(150, 110, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

/* Icon circle */
.why-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, #f6ebff, #7b4dff);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b0d15;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(123, 77, 255, 0.35);
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #d6d8ea;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hover effect */
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(150, 110, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(185, 145, 255, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .careers-why-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .careers-why-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .careers-why-header {
    text-align: left;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */


/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-ddd1555 *//* =========================================
   CAREERS – CAREER PATHWAYS (IMAGE CARDS)
   ========================================= */

#careers-pathways {
  padding-top: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Header */
.careers-path-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Grid of cards:
   - Desktop: auto-fit grid with min width
   - Cards never shrink below 230px
*/
.careers-path-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

/* Card base */
.path-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  min-height: 320px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
  background: #07080f;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Background image */
.path-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.7);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay + text */
.path-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 16px 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.10) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 35%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%
  );
}

.path-card-overlay h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.path-card-overlay p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #e0e2f3;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hover effects */
.path-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
  border-color: rgba(160,120,255,0.6);
}

.path-card:hover .path-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: brightness(0.95);
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .path-card {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .careers-path-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .path-card {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .path-card-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .path-card-overlay p {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */


/* Start custom CSS for global, class: .elementor-global-1292 *//* ======== GLOBAL CAREERS PAGE BASE STYLES ======== */

.careers-section {
  padding: 60px 0 50px;
  background: transparent;   /* rely on your site's dark bg */
}

.careers-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Small pill badge like your contact page */
.careers-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f6e9ff;
  background: rgba(120, 80, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(150, 110, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Common heading styles */
.careers-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
}

.careers-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #d4d7e6;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Purple button (link can be added later) */
.careers-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a26bff, #6a2bff);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(120, 80, 255, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.careers-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(120, 80, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Simple responsive rule */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .careers-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}









/* =========================================
   CAREERS HERO – PATH LAYOUT (4 STEPS)
   ========================================= */

#careers-hero {
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Heading area */
.careers-hero-heading {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.careers-hero-main {
  font-size: 36px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
}

.careers-hero-intro {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #d4d7e6;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Steps row */
.careers-hero-steps {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Each step */
.hero-step {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 260px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Circular image */
.hero-step-circle {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  background: #090b12;
}

.hero-step-circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-step:hover .hero-step-circle img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Dashed connector line between circles */
.hero-step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 90px; /* vertically centered on circle */
  right: -15px;
  width: 40px;
  border-bottom: 2px dashed rgba(220, 220, 230, 0.5);
}

.hero-step:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

/* Text below each circle */
.hero-step-caption {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-step-number {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-right: 2px;
}

.hero-step-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 6px 0 4px;
}

.hero-step-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #d2d5e6;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .careers-hero-steps {
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .hero-step-circle {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
  }

  .hero-step::after {
    right: -10px;
    width: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .careers-hero-steps {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-step {
    max-width: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }

  /* Remove connectors when wrapping */
  .hero-step::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-step-circle {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  .careers-hero-main {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .careers-hero-intro {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */


/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-636ce79 *//* =========================================
   CAREERS – HIRING PROCESS / YOUR PATH
   ========================================= */

#careers-hiring {
  padding: 50px 0 60px;
}

.ch-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

/* Steps row */
.ch-steps {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Each step */
.ch-step {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Circle image */
.ch-circle {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  background: #090b12;
}

.ch-circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ch-step:hover .ch-circle img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Dotted connector line (desktop) */
.ch-step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 80px; /* vertical center of circle */
  right: -18px;
  width: 36px;
  border-bottom: 2px dashed rgba(210, 212, 230, 0.5);
}

.ch-step:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

/* Text under each step */
.ch-step-body {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ch-step-number {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ch-step-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.ch-step-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #d2d5e6;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .ch-circle {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  .ch-step::after {
    right: -14px;
    width: 26px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ch-steps {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ch-step {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }

  /* hide connectors when wrapping */
  .ch-step::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ch-step {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

  .ch-circle {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }

  .ch-step-text {
    max-width: 280px;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */


/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-5199381 *//* =============================
   CAREERS – FINAL CTA
   ============================= */

#careers-cta {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left,
      rgba(150, 110, 255, 0.12),
      rgba(10, 10, 18, 1));
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-wrap {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b48bff, #6f44ff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.cta-sub {
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #d6d9e8;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* ONE BUTTON ONLY */
.cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a26bff, #6a3fff);
  box-shadow: 0px 10px 24px rgba(120, 80, 255, 0.35);
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b885ff, #7b4dff);
  box-shadow: 0px 15px 30px rgba(120, 80, 255, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .cta-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */


/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-399f61b *//* ==============================
   CAREERS PAGE – FINAL FORM
   ============================== */

.elv-career-form {
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

/* Centered card with two columns */
.elv-career-form-card {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 26px 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

/* Left text side */
.elv-career-form-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.elv-career-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160, 140, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(24, 18, 60, 0.95);
  color: #eae4ff;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.elv-career-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 2px 0 4px;
}

.elv-career-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #d2d4eb;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

.elv-career-text.small {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #a7abc9;
}

/* Right: form container */
.elv-career-form-inner {
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(165, 130, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  padding: 20px 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(164, 119, 255, 0.2);
}

/* CF7 layout inside */
.elv-career-form-inner form p {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* inputs, textarea, select */
.elv-career-form-inner input,
.elv-career-form-inner textarea,
.elv-career-form-inner select {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.elv-career-form-inner textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
}

.elv-career-form-inner input::placeholder,
.elv-career-form-inner textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* focus state */
.elv-career-form-inner input:focus,
.elv-career-form-inner textarea:focus,
.elv-career-form-inner select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #a477ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 7px rgba(164, 119, 255, 0.5);
}

/* submit button */
.elv-career-form-inner input[type="submit"] {
  width: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7f4fff, #b17fff);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.elv-career-form-inner input[type="submit"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(164, 119, 255, 0.65);
}

/* CF7 error/response styling (optional) */
.elv-career-form-inner .wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #ff9b9b;
}

.elv-career-form-inner .wpcf7-response-output {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .elv-career-form-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }
}


/* FIX invisible dropdown items in Careers form */
.elv-career-form-inner select option {
    color: #1e1e2f !important;      /* dark text so it's visible on white popup */
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 14px;
}/* End custom CSS */