Crossroads Campaigns - Washington, DC

posted about 1 month ago

Part-time - Mid Level
Washington, DC

About the position

Crossroads Campaigns is a progressive political consulting firm dedicated to assisting organizations and campaigns with development, field programs, online tools, and communications services. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and ensuring a high return on investment for our clients. We are currently seeking a part-time, mid-level web and graphic designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a creative environment and possess proficiency in design software, particularly Adobe's Creative Suite, while also having skills in areas such as web development, multimedia production, communications, or social media. This role will involve working on projects intended for both digital and print formats, making knowledge of desktop publishing highly desirable. As a web and graphic designer, you will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, providing high-quality products that align with their goals. This position offers a significant amount of creative freedom, allowing you to express your design vision while meeting client expectations. The ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment is crucial, especially when working under pressure. Flexibility, proactivity, resourcefulness, and efficiency, combined with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, are essential traits for success in this role. Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail are equally important to ensure that all projects meet the highest standards. In this position, you will be responsible for designing website mockups to present to clients, making revisions based on feedback, generating web graphics for various platforms, creating logos and branding assets, designing print literature, and assisting in the development and execution of online advertising campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Design website mockups to present to clients
  • Make revisions to graphics and mockups incorporating client and staff feedback
  • Generate web graphics for web pages, social media, online campaigns, marketing, etc.
  • Create logos, color schemes, and other branding assets
  • Design print literature for mailers, door hangers, newsletters, etc.
  • Help develop and execute online advertising campaigns

Requirements

  • 4+ years experience using advanced graphics software such as Adobe's Creative Suite
  • Strong technical skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, or equivalent design suite
  • Demonstrated ability with HTML/CSS, Content Management Systems, and/or web development
  • A strong portfolio that displays creativity and technical ability
  • Knowledge of website layout and usability
  • Creativity with problem solving and work output
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines and identify and work around obstacles
  • Ability to work with our diverse and geographically-dispersed team and clients

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelors degree in Graphic Design
  • Knowledge of and experience with politics and campaigns
  • Past experience using NationBuilder, Expression Engine, Blue State Digital, WordPress or NGP CMSs
  • Additional skills in an outside area such as audio or video production, communications, or social media
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Some travel availability (10%)
  • Additional languages such as Spanish
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