Graphic Designer

Schmidt Entities; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schmidt Entities in Arlington, Virginia, is looking for a Graphic Designer to shape the visual identity of the organization. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team, create impactful designs for events, publications, and social media, and maintain brand consistency across various platforms.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and has 2–5 years of experience. Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this exempt position.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in non-profit organizations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Familiarity with web design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphics for signature SCSP events.
• Design and format reports, newsletters, and other publications.
• Create graphics for SCSP's social media channels.
• Maintain consistent visual brand identity across all materials.
• Collaborate with the website developer to enhance web pages.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Animation or motion graphics

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Role

As the Graphic Designer at SCSP, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our organization and enhancing the impact of our work. You will collaborate with a cross‑functional team to create visually compelling and informative materials that support our mission and engage our audience.

Responsibilities

• Event Design: Develop visually engaging graphics for all signature SCSP events, including promotional and presentation materials, signage, and social media assets.
• Editorial Design: Collaborate with research panels to design and format reports, newsletters, papers, placemats, and other publications, ensuring visual appeal, easy navigation, and effective communication of complex information while receiving approval from the SCSP directorates.
• Digital and Social Media Support: Design eye‑catching graphics and animations for SCSP's social media channels, ensuring brand consistency and optimization for each platform, and create digital advertising assets for media campaigns.
• Brand Development: Contribute to the evolution of SCSP's visual brand identity, maintaining consistency across all materials and platforms; may involve creating or updating brand guidelines, new logo variations, and templates.
• Website & Digital Assets: Collaborate with the website developer to maintain visually appealing web pages, landing pages for events and programs, and other digital assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in a non‑profit, think tank, or similar organization.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• A keen eye for detail, strong visual aesthetic, and a passion for creating impactful designs.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with animation or motion graphics.
• Familiarity with web design principles.

This is an exempt position.