Are you a mission-driven Graphic Designer? If you have a passion for cause-related advertising and a keen interest in politics, we are looking for you. Make a meaningful impact through your creativity and step up in your career with our dynamic team!
About Us:
New Paradigm Agency, a communications and public affairs consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a dynamic Graphic Designer to join our creative team for the election cycle, starting 06/24 till 12/24. This is an excellent opportunity for you to dive into the political world, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to impactful design projects for political, non-profit, and corporate clients.
Why work with us?
- Client Variety: You’ll work with a mix of clients, from big corporations to nonprofits and political candidates. It’s a chance to get your hands dirty in a bunch of different backgrounds!
- Learn and Grow: We’re not just about the job – we’re about your journey. Join a team that’s ready to help you develop your skills and grow as a creative professional.
- Creative Freedom: Express yourself! Your ideas matter here. Be a part of projects that let your creativity run wild, whether it’s building a brand or responding quickly to current events.
As a Graphic Designer, you will:
- Develop creative collateral, including: digital ads, programmatic ads (static and GIFs), social media graphics, presentations, infographics, reports, and website designs.
- Create eye-catching visual content for various platforms, including digital and print media and social platforms. (i.e: Social posts, IG and FB stories, IG carousels, OOH ads, newspaper ads, programmatic ads, pre-roll ads)
- Assisting other team members in the development of campaign materials, marketing collateral, and branding assets.
- Iterating on designs based on feedback from team members and clients.
- Resize graphics for a variety of end-placements and aspect ratios.
- Join brainstorm sessions with the design team to develop new branding projects and campaigns.
- Collaborate within the design team as well as cross-functionally with client leads, paid media and communications team members, and directly with clients.
Day-to-day:
- Be responsible for design tickets assigned to you in Asana, responding promptly, absorbing feedback, and meeting deadlines.
- Jump in quickly to other tasks and help a team member if necessary.
- Participate in weekly check-ins with the Creative team to review weekly tasks and streamline processes.
- Keep abreast of design trends and incorporate innovative ideas into your work.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
Required Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in graphic design, branding, digital media, and social/political issues
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word)
- A keen attention to detail.
- Desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Can work independently, meet tight deadlines, and balance tasks in multiple areas of expertise at once.
- Ability to learn new programs, multitask, stay organized, and prioritize tasks to hit deadlines.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience in After Effects and/or motion graphics and video editing skills is a big plus.
- Ability to write on-graphic copy when needed and copyedit longer form presentations.
Application: To apply, please send your resume and a link to your portfolio or attachment to jobs@npagency.com with the subject line “Graphic Designer”
NOTE: This position requires in-office attendance Monday-Thursdays. Friday is WFH.
Our DC office is located in Metro Center
**Applications without a link or attached portfolio showcasing your work will NOT be considered.**
NP Agency is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with NP, except where prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis.