Designer

Across the Aisle; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Across the Aisle is seeking a Designer based in Washington, DC, to help express our vision through various media formats. You will collaborate closely with the Creative Director and the team to create compelling visual content for social media platforms and in-person events.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related experience, with over 3 years of design experience. Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is crucial, as is flexibility in design styles across different media.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of design experience, including advertising or marketing.
• Solid understanding of color theory, branding, typography, and composition principles.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop innovative design ideas.
• Create compelling visual content for social media platforms.
• Produce high-quality work through final production stages.

Skills

Design craft across multiple media

Collaboration

Trend awareness

Adobe Creative Suite

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position Description

Across a variety of media, the Designer will play a key role in helping us articulate our purpose and vision for meaningful political discourse: on social media, at in-person thought‑leadership events and ambassador gatherings, in emails and newsletters, in presentations to senior political leaders and other stakeholders, and beyond. This is the perfect role for a flexible designer with a high attention to detail and a tasteful, creative point of view. The Designer will report directly to the Creative Director and will have visibility to senior leadership at the organization.

The ideal candidate has a portfolio that demonstrates terrific design craft across multiple media and applications. Experience in print, digital/social, and branding is required to bring thematic concepts and narratives to life. We welcome examples of a wide variety of design styles to demonstrate flexibility of visual expression. The Designer will be a collaborative team player with the flexibility to try new approaches and proactively contribute across projects.

Core Duties

• Collaborate with the Creative Director and program teams to develop consistent, innovative ideas and designs across the organization’s platforms.
• Work closely with the Communications team to develop compelling visual content and ideas to elevate our brand and reach on social media platforms including X, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Monitor and report on social media content trends, technology changes, and innovations.
• Concept, edit, and produce video content for social platforms.
• Create and execute effective designs within established brand guidelines.
• Prepare assets for key meetings, including creating and editing presentations with high levels of design consistency and quality.
• Generate original visual executions that clearly articulate concepts, themes, and narratives.
• Design clear and eye‑catching wayfinding, print materials, and collateral for in‑person stakeholder meetings.
• Produce high‑quality work through final production stages.

  Skills, Qualifications, and Aptitudes

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising Design, or related art/design field and/or demonstrated experience.
  • Solid understanding of color theory, branding, typography, and composition principles.
  • Experience with print, video, digital/social, and presentation design.
  • 3+ years of design experience; advertising, marketing, digital, or branding experience preferred.
  • Self‑starter with the ability to manage projects from concept through execution.
  • Exceptional communication and time‑management skills.
  • Strong Adobe Creative Suite experience required.
  • Motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, resourceful, trend‑aware, and able to multi‑task across multiple projects.
  • Experience in the nonprofit sector or on political campaigns is a plus.