Graphic Designer

Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,500; Full time

Job summary

The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) in Arlington, Virginia, seeks a Graphic Designer to shape its visual identity. This role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team to create engaging graphics for events, reports, and social media, while ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design and 2-5 years of experience. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Strong visual aesthetic with a passion for impactful designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop visually engaging graphics for SCSP events.
• Design and format reports and publications.
• Create graphics and animations for social media.
• Contribute to the evolution of visual brand identity.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Animation or motion graphics experience

Familiarity with web design principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Founded by Dr. Eric Schmidt, the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation tasked with making recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term global competitiveness for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies reshape our global strategic environment. The project is organized into three directorates – Global Partnerships, Technology Leadership, and AI Adoption – each of which analyzes AI and related technologies, addresses how they will reshape their field, and produces detailed recommendations to ensure that America is organized to win the techno‑economic competition.

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.

Key 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 our research panels to design and format reports, newsletters, papers, placemats, and other publications, ensuring that these materials are visually appealing, easy to navigate, and effectively communicate complex information. You will coordinate with the SCSP directorates to ensure authenticity and receive approval.
• Digital and Social Media Support: Design eye‑catching graphics and animations for SCSP’s social media channels, ensuring consistency with our brand guidelines and optimizing for each platform’s specific requirements. Create digital advertising assets for media campaigns.
• Brand Development: Contribute to the evolution of SCSP’s visual brand identity, ensuring consistency across all materials and platforms. This may involve creating or updating brand guidelines, developing 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.

Required Skills & Qualifi Cations

• 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.

$64,000 - $92,500 a year

This is an exempt position.