Graphic Designer

Teamster; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FICA reimbursement

100% employer-paid health & welfare

Pension

Optional 401(k)

FSA

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Graphic Designer at Teamsters Headquarters in Washington, DC, assists with digital and print design, including website development, social media strategy, and materials for web and print. This full-time, in-person role operates from the union’s headquarters.

Requires a BA or equivalent, 1–3 years of design experience, and Spanish language skills are desirable. The position offers salary within the range and comprehensive benefits including health, pension, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years design experience required.
• Reading/writing in Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce publications and visual aids using computer and traditional equipment.
• Create educational, advocacy, and instructional materials in print and digital formats.
• Collaborate with in-house design staff and printers.
• Support website development and social media strategy.
• Learn and assist others with design software and equipment.

Skills

Design experience

Spanish language skills

Labor unions knowledge

One to three years design experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent experience

College coursework in graphic design

Job description

Salary Range: $66,646.00 To $78,506.00 Annually

Graphic Designer

Teamsters Headquarters, Washington DC

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is North America’s strongest union, representing more than 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The Strategic Initiatives Department is integral to the Teamsters’ mission, overseeing communications, research, economics, capital strategies, and the Teamsters History Project. The department equips Teamsters affiliates with essential resources to excel in organizing, public relations, contract campaigns, audience expansion, and enhancing public perception.

Position Summary:

Graphic Designer assists with digital and print design, including website development, social media strategy, digital content development, preparing materials for the web and print, website marketing, e-activism, and new technologies integration. Based in Washington, DC, this position operates full-time and in-person from the union’s headquarters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses computer and traditional design equipment to design and produce publications and other visual aids.
• Produces, in a timely manner, educational, advocacy, and instructional printed materials.
• Takes a project from concept to finished product, with creativity and sensitivity to appropriateness and effectiveness for the audience.
• Works with in-house graphic design staff and printers.
• Learns, uses, and assists others with computer software and equipment.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as related to the position and assigned by the Director, Strategic Initiatives Department, or designee(s).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent experience required.
• College level coursework in graphic design preferred.
• One to three years’ design experience required.
• Ability to read and write in Spanish desirable.
• Knowledge of labor unions and/or communications departments or organizations preferred.

Starting salary range is $66,646.00 - $78,506.00, plus FICA reimbursement, 100% employer-paid health & welfare plan, pension, optional 401(k), FSA, and vacation & sick leave.

The IBT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply.