Graphic Design Associate

What is National Journal’s Creative Team? The creative team plays a key role across our business, contributing to all new product development, product evolution, and marketing efforts. The Role: The Graphic Design Associate will work closely with our Presentation Center team, responsible for creating engaging, visually compelling deliverables that support our members’ strategic goals. Here are a few recent projects you might have worked on if you were already part of the team: • Designed a suite of social media graphics for one of the 10 largest healthcare companies in the US • Designed a printed annual report for a Fortune 500 company • Collaborated on UX/UI input and wireframes for new internal websites • Created an animated data visualization for a client • Designed an infographic one pager for a government client • Created a series of animated videos with voiceover for a tech company The right candidate will: • Have an insatiable curiosity for creativity and a visible passion for design • Have a strong creative portfolio that includes data visualization and motion and demonstrates a solid grasp of design principles, including typography, color theory, grid-based design, and white space (portfolio required for application consideration) • Be able to quickly familiarize themselves with and apply a wide range of branding guidelines from a diverse set of members and clients • Excel at client discovery and be able to take explicit, detailed direction from different stakeholders • Be able to develop designs from concept to execution with multiple rounds of edits and input, receiving feedback with openness and adaptability • Thrive in both collaborative environments as well as independent workflows • Effectively manage multiple projects at once while clearly communicating expectations and deadlines • Bring fresh ideas to the table and proactively contribute creative solutions to visual challenges • Show versatility across mediums—print, digital, motion—and a willingness to experiment with new formats and tools • Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment and use resources effectively to minimize turnaround time without compromising quality • Stay ahead of the curve with emerging design technologies, tools, and trends—always exploring new ways to create cutting-edge, effective visual experiences • Understand design as a storytelling and strategy tool, not just an aesthetic discipline