Graphic Designer

Role Overview

• Develop and create smart, strategic concepts that tackle big issues
• Ready to work across platforms, including direct mail, brand identity, broadcast and digital
• Translate concept memos from client teams into polished materials for democratic candidates and political organizations
• Manage time efficiently to complete multiple assignments simultaneously
• Format files correctly to ensure everything we produce is successful and ready to print
• Design Pivot internal projects from social media to marketing materials
• Collaborate with Creative Director and client teams to develop and problem solve any creative and content issues
• Communicate ideas verbally and visually to team members and clients
• Attend meetings to discuss upcoming projects, client needs, progress on current work, etc.
• Give and receive feedback on projects in a respectful and constructive manner
• Address and interpret client edits that result in an optimal finished product
• Adapt designs based on constructive feedback from the Design Director and Creative Director
• Effectively respond to edits to materials from team members and clients
• Maintain flexibility for unexpected and large-scale changes that need to be completed in a timely manner
• Create and maintain files for all creative assets and resources, such as software, art materials, and special fonts
• Maintain design file structures
• Ensure projects are in the right folders, are properly linked, have correct job codes, etc.
• Help maintain our digital asset management system
• Maintain and continue to expand our internal design tools
• Juggling competing demands and prioritizing without sacrificing quality
• Takes time to double check personal work as well as the work of other coworkers
• Actively looks for document errors while making edits
• Communication is vital for all members of this team.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and help colleagues

Requirements

• Portfolio of engaging, strategic work including illustration
• Working knowledge of print design, pre-press, and commercial print processes
• Proficiency designing in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Ability to collaborate and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to help colleagues
• Exceptional attention to detail; please include the word "penguin" in your cover letter
• Ability to develop, adhere to, and communicate reasonable timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and democratic causes
• Previous direct mail or print experience (preferred)
• Fluency in Spanish (preferred)
• Ability to work PT hours (preferred)
• Understanding of digital and social media strategies (preferred)
• Prior agency experience (preferred)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Equipment and other supplies to furnish your home office
• Annual membership to One Medical
• Deskpass membership and $200 in monthly credits