Graphic Designer - Print & Digital Studio

Moment Magazine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Moment Magazine is seeking a graphic designer to join our Washington, DC office. The role covers art direction for the bi-monthly print magazine, website visuals, and cross-department branding projects.

You’ll handle production duties, post-production prep for printers, and collaborate on digital assets, emails, WordPress posts, and social content. Strong typography and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience and a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field.
• Strong online portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, typography, layout and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with emphasis on InDesign and Photoshop.
• Experience designing and producing multi-page publications, including print production and file preparation.
• Experience creating digital assets for advertising, email, web and social media.
• Basic knowledge of HTML. Knowledge of HTML5, JavaScript, CSS and responsive design a plus.
• Solid design fundamentals, including typography, composition, color, visual hierarchy and information design.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and track projects without project management applications.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to respond effectively to creative direction and feedback.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and under deadline pressure on several projects simultaneously.
• Motion graphics or video experience with After Effects, Premiere or Animate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee art direction, design and layout for Moment’s bi-monthly print publication, including the cover and promotional materials.
• Handle all pre and post production duties, including developing the imposition, placing ads and formatting files for the printer.
• Edit photos and execute photo research and assignments (as needed).
• Produce digital and print illustrations.
• Collaborate with the print, subscription and distribution teams to upload and order the magazine and accompanying subscription cards, direct mail and promotional material.
• Create artwork for email blasts and momentmag.com.
• Use WordPress to post and design stories on momentmag.com.
• Collaborate on social media projects and develop mobile stories.
• Art direct and curate Moment’s brands (including newsletters, online events, gallery, and other special projects) and all in-house promotional materials.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of current design trends.
• Assist with special projects as needed (e.g., presentation templates, event programs, logos, shop page promos and other graphic elements).
• Collaborate across teams. Work closely with editors, marketing, printers and other teams to develop stronger ideas and executions.
• Balance a busy workload. Manage and track multiple projects, priorities and deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Other related duties as needed.

Skills

Typography

Layout design

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Visual Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Moment Magazine is seeking a graphic designer to join our Washington, DC office. The role covers art direction for the bi-monthly print magazine, website visuals, and cross-department branding projects.

You’ll handle production duties, post-production prep for printers, and collaborate on digital assets, emails, WordPress posts, and social content. Strong typography and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset are essential.