Graphic Designer

Orchestra; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchestra is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their Campaigns team in New York, N.Y. This temporary full-time position offers a hybrid work schedule, with a focus on producing high-impact campaign materials for the 2026 election season.

Candidates should have proven design expertise, with 3-5 years of experience in print design and art direction. You will collaborate closely with an experienced team to create compelling direct mail and digital content.

Orchestra is committed to diversity and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with print design and art direction.
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the art-direction and production of direct-mail pieces.
• Collaborate with Art Directors on campaign materials.
• Organize and maintain project files.

Skills

Experience with Adobe InDesign

Experience with Photoshop

Experience with Illustrator

Print design experience

Art direction experience

Strong time-management skills

Job description

Salary

$70,000 annually (prorated)

Location

New York, N.Y. (hybrid)

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy‑first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high‑quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGNS TEAM

The Campaigns team is a leading Democratic political consulting and direct mail firm with a record of winning tough races. We have an in‑house creative studio that specializes in brand strategy, copywriting, design and direct mail production. We serve as creative partners to our clients, helping them solve their biggest challenges from brainstorming to creative production and execution. Together, we’re a team of strategists, copywriters, branding experts, and designers.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking a Graphic Designer to join the BerlinRosen Campaigns (BRC) team as we staff up for the 2026 election season. You have proven design expertise and a deep interest in politics, with the ability to independently translate abstract messages into high‑impact direct mail, canvassing literature, digital and social media ads and other creative products.

Role duration: This is a temporary, full‑time position running from May 2026 through October 23, 2026.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in the office, though remote candidates based in the United States may be considered.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

As a Graphic Designer on the BRC team, you will assist the art‑direction, production and execution of direct‑mail pieces for politically driven campaigns.

• Collaborate with Art Directors and account team members on multiple campaigns to produce and edit eye‑catching, high‑impact direct mail and other campaign materials.
• Regularly meet tight deadlines for a diverse range of candidates running for office.
• Find solutions to feedback that maintain strong layouts, branding, and design hierarchy.
• Actively participate in visual concepts for mail.
• Organize and maintain project files.

Essential skills:

• 3‑5 years of experience with print design and art direction in an agency setting (or comparable environment).
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Detail‑oriented, efficient, organized, highly productive, and collaborative approach to work with strong time‑management skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced work environment and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, during peak periods.
• Can adapt under pressure and quickly pivot priorities to meet last‑minute deadlines.

Orchestra offers temporary (non‑immigrant) work visas for new and existing employees and green card sponsorship for existing staff.