Digital Media Designer

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Job summary

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus is seeking a Digital Media Designer to create high-quality digital content for social media, websites, email campaigns, and more. You will develop production-ready files, follow brand guidelines, and collaborate across marketing, content, web and video teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports the development of creative print, social media and web projects, emphasizing SEO, usability and accessibility while staying on schedule and within standards

Qualifications

• Associates in Graphic Design, Web Development, Marketing, Digital Media or related field is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and knowledge of other digital design platforms such as Canva.
• Working knowledge of motion and video tools such as After Effects or Premiere Pro, or comparable software a plus.
• Strong grasp of layout, typography, color theory and visual hierarchy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to complete multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.
• Interest in Pennsylvania government, legislative process and the General Assembly is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics and content for social media, websites, email campaigns, digital ads, presentations and online events, sized and optimized for each platform.
• Prepare production-ready files in the correct formats, resolutions and specs for each channel.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, web and video teams to deliver work on schedule.
• Organize and maintain asset libraries, templates and naming conventions for reuse.
• Apply brand guidelines consistently and propose updates when needed.
• Stay current with design trends, platform changes and accessibility practices.
• Maintain awareness of legislative issues and public policy.
• Assist with day-to-day office operations.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Education

Associates in Graphic Design, Web Development, Marketing, Digital Media or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Canva

Job description

The Digital Media Designer will support the design of all graphic, print, web and visual communications activities and initiatives with the PA House Democratic Caucus. The position is responsible for the development, design and production of a variety of creative print, social media, and web projects that result in high quality, message-consistent digital content that creates engagement and discussion. The Digital Media Designermust be a creative and qualified individual that is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to generate social and digital content quickly.

This job may be eligible for telework opportunities.

• Reports to the Digital Media Supervisor and works closely with the Director, Digital Media & Analytics to create content that delivers a clear message, functionality, SEO, usability and within standards established by the House Democratic Caucus.
• Design graphics and content for social media, websites, email campaigns, digital ads, presentations and online events, sized and optimized for each platform.
• Prepare production-ready files in the correct formats, resolutions and specs for each channel.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, web and video teams to deliver work on schedule, often across several projects at once.
• Organize and maintain asset libraries, templates and naming conventions so others can find and reuse work.
• Apply brand guidelines (logo, color, typography, imagery) consistently, and flag or propose updates when guidelines fall short.
• Keep current with design trends, platform changes and accessibility practices.
• Familiarity with platform specs and best practices for social, web and email.
• Maintain continual awareness of legislative issues and public policy.
• Assist with day-to-day office operations.

• Associates in Graphic Design, Web Development, Marketing, Digital Media or related field is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and knowledge of other digital design platforms such as Canva.
• Working knowledge of motion and video tools such as After Effects or Premiere Pro, or comparable software a plus.
• Strong grasp of layout, typography, color theory and visual hierarchy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise and accurate messaging.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to complete multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines

• Clear, concise and candid communication skills; effective in developing high-functioning cross-collaborate teams
• Detail oriented as it relates to outcome delivery and project management

• Professional, positive, dependable, solid work ethic, dedicated to quality, self-motivated, team-player
• Interest in/understanding of Pennsylvania government, legislative process and the General Assembly a plus
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is exposed to the moving of mechanical parts of office equipment. Working longer than a normal working day may be required.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.