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Graphic Designer
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What they do
A Graphic Designer works with text and images to create design for printed material or web sites. Develops visual designs, such as a logo, that establish an identity or brand for an organization, business or campaign; uses design skills to improve the visual impact of advertising messages, reports, books or websites. May produce documents and printed materials using desktop publishing software and equipment. May work for a publishing company or provide printed business or marketing material for business clients.
$63,077 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
-13% projected decline
Job Description
- $75,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Internet reimbursement Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement 401(k) 6% Match 401(k) matching Qualifications Basic graphic design principles Brand voice Website design projects Conversion optimization Professional art or design Brand identity design Mobile design Full Job Description Hi!
- from digital ads and websites to ad reports, social media content to direct mail pieces.
Who you are:
You're a strategic creative who knows how to make visual content that moves people- not just looks good. You have a strong design eye, a deep understanding of how creative connects to campaign goals, a tech-savvy creative approach, and an ability to translate messaging and audience insights into work that performs. You can flex between formats, clients, and timelines with ease, and you're energized by the variety and impact of your work. At PCH, we move quickly but with purpose
- our work is mission-driven, deeply intentional, and grounded in culture and clarity. You thrive in that kind of environment. You like structure and process, but you're also adaptable when plans shift. You're a self-starter who's genuinely comfortable working independently, but collaborative at heart
- bringing a sense of ownership, care, and good judgment to every project you touch. What makes you a good fit: You're thoughtful and strategic in your design approach. You bring creative thinking to every project and think strategically about what you're designing and why. You understand that design is a form of messaging
- it can drive action, shift perception, and deliver impact.
- all while making room for good ideas and thoughtful collaboration. You've worked with clients who come with polished brand systems and those who show up with "just a logo and a few colors"
- and you're comfortable designing for both. You enjoy having several creative projects in motion at once
- all different, all meaningful. You meet deadlines reliably and flag early if something's at risk of slipping
- and you can pivot smoothly when priorities or timelines shift, without losing momentum on other projects. You're a true self-starter
- you drive your own projects forward, are solutions-oriented, and prefer to steward your own schedule and time management. You're curious, thoughtful, and quality-driven. You love getting the details right, from spacing to specs to storytelling. You have a sharp eye for detail
- spacing, alignment, spelling, disclaimer specifics, and consistency are never an afterthought.
Design + Creative Execution Serve as PCH's primary design lead, owning creative execution end-to-end with minimal oversight. Design visuals for digital ads (static + animated), ad reports, social media, websites, and direct mail. Develop branding and brand guidelines for candidates, organizations, and initiatives. Design direct mail pieces — from postcards to multi-piece campaigns that stand out in a pile of political mail. Design event materials including signage, step-and-repeats, and presentation decks. Create ad reports and decks with visual storytelling that's as strong as the strategy behind it. Translate campaign messaging and abstract ideas into scroll-stopping, conversion-focused visuals. Work within established brand guidelines while still finding ways to make it feel fresh, thoughtful, and creatively strategic. Collaboration + Communication Work closely with PCH's leadership, operations, creative, and ads teams, to brainstorm, refine, and bring design work to life. You're responsive
- checking email, Slack, and other internal channels regularly and keeping the team looped in, even heads-down on a deadline.
- even when timelines are tight and rounds are quick.
Succeed:
Expert skill level in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Keynote. Strong knowledge of Squarespace, Figma, Canva, video, animation, and/or illustration skills is a bonus. 3-5+ years of design experience, ideally in a fast-paced agency, political, or advocacy setting. A strong design portfolio showing a range of formats and audiences. Experience designing across channels and formats- websites, social, display ads, digital ads, mail, decks, etc. Understanding of how to apply brand, legal requirements, message, and strategy across formats. Familiarity with mobile-first and conversion-driven creative approaches. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- especially under shifting deadlines.