Graphic Designer

24 Seven Talent; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a senior Graphic Designer to lead visual direction across digital, social, fundraising and editorial initiatives. You will collaborate with marketing and editorial leadership, mentor a junior designer, and elevate the organization’s visual presence across platforms.

You will apply expert typography, branding, and layout skills, drive design systems, and leverage AI tools to streamline workflows and content production in a fast-paced media environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Experience mentoring or leading designers.
• Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with Figma and Canva.
• Hands-on with AI design tools (Midjourney, Firefly, DALL·E).
• Strong understanding of social media creative best practices across paid and organic channels.
• Excellent typography, layout, branding and visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• An online portfolio showcasing digital campaigns and social creative.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative execution for digital campaigns across social, email, paid media, landing pages, and fundraising initiatives.
• Design engaging content for YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and other platforms.
• Translate briefs into high-quality assets while juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Mentor and oversee a Junior Graphic Designer, providing direction and feedback.
• Maintain and evolve brand standards across all creative work.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve workflow and scale content production.
• Design print collateral, event materials, donor communications, and other marketing assets.
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and leadership teams to support breaking news and campaigns.
• Present creative concepts and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Graphic design

Mentoring

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

AI design tools

Social media design

Branding

Typography

Project management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Canva

Midjourney

Adobe Firefly

DALL·E

Job description

Our client is seeking a Graphic Designer to lead the visual direction of a well-established media organization. This is an exciting opportunity to shape creative across digital, social, fundraising, and editorial initiatives while helping grow an in-house creative team.

Youll partner closely with marketing and editorial leadership to develop compelling campaigns, mentor a junior designer, and elevate the organization's visual presence across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative execution for digital campaigns across social, email, paid media, landing pages, and fundraising initiatives.
• Design engaging content for YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other digital platforms.
• Translate creative briefs into high-quality assets while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Mentor and oversee a Junior Graphic Designer, providing creative direction and feedback.
• Maintain and evolve brand standards across all creative work.
• Leverage AI-powered creative tools to improve workflow and scale content production.
• Design print collateral, event materials, donor communications, and other marketing assets.
• Collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, and leadership teams to support breaking news, campaigns, and strategic initiatives.
• Present creative concepts and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading designers.
• Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with Figma and Canva.
• Hands-on experience using AI design tools such as Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, or DALL·E.
• Strong understanding of social media creative best practices across paid and organic channels.
• Exceptional typography, layout, branding, and visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• An online portfolio showcasing digital campaigns and social creative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Experience building or maintaining brand systems
• HTML/CSS or basic web design knowledge
• Experience in publishing, media, nonprofit, or another fast-paced content environment
• Interest in current events, media, or public affairs