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About the Role

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the ideation and creation of static and motion graphic projects for distribution across multiple channels. This position will travel to field offices, ensure documentation and logistical needs are met for projects, and support graphic needs for multimedia projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing creative ideas for short and long-form videos to educate audiences about public policy, candidates, and other programs and resources.
• Designing custom illustrations, flat ads, motion graphics, lower thirds for video, brochures, infographics, long-form reports, presentations, apparel, and webpages.
• Creating storyboards for complex multimedia projects.
• Traveling to the field monthly to capture stories of canvassers and residents.
• Pitching new ideas for flat ads to test in digital ads.
• Partnering with Video Producer to generate motion graphics and static graphics.
• Performing basic photography and photo editing of materials from the field.
• Ensuring documentation is accurate and completed, including media release forms, copyright agreements, contract terms, and insurance documentation.
• Developing and maintaining a digital asset management system for images and graphics.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in design with an attitude of experimentation and collaboration.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in graphic production and editing.
• Experience with DSLR, mirrorless, and cinematic cameras.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engaging infographics.
• Demonstrated ability to create custom illustrations.
• Basic proficiency in motion graphics development in Adobe After Effects, experience with lower-thirds, and basic animations.
• Understanding of optimization of designs for platform-specific content.
• Demonstrated ability to translate political narratives for audiences without political education.
• Demonstrated ability to fact-check and research effectively when crafting narratives.
• Possess a lived or experienced understanding of the communities we organize in, particularly in efforts to communicate in communities that are majority female, BIPOC, non-college educated, and working class.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to meet project needs.
• Demonstrated experience meeting tough deadlines and providing fast turn-around of quality communications and working in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong personal planning, motivation, and time management skills, with an ability to operate in a highly organized fashion.
• Demonstrated political skills and good judgment.
• Strong background in, or strong familiarity with, the labor movement, movements for progressive social change, and political or issue campaigns.
• Demonstrated interest in making a career in the labor movement.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Skills

• Canva
• Adobe Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Adobe After Effects
• DSLR cameras
• Mirrorless cameras
• Cinematic cameras
• Graphic production
• Graphic editing
• Infographics development
• Custom illustration creation
• Motion graphics development
• Lower-thirds creation
• Basic animations
• Platform-specific content optimization
• Political narrative translation
• Fact-checking
• Research
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Independent work
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Time management
• Organization
• Political acumen
• Judgment

Location

• Washington, DC

Work Type

• Full-time
• Regular

Experience Level

• 2-4 years of experience in graphic production and editing

Salary/Compensations

• $74,531

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer contribution

About the Company

• Working America believes in the power of collective action, driven by the stories of working individuals.
• With a membership of four million voices, our reach spans across various sectors, organizing those without the benefit of a union.
• As the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, we unite working people around a shared economic agenda.

Equal Opportunity

• Working America is an equal opportunity employer.
• Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA and other non-conforming individuals, and individuals with disabilities.