May 9, 2025

Graphic Design Associate

National Journal Washington, District of Columbia

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. This role involves close collaboration with our analysts to design a wide range of client-facing materials, including data visualizations, infographics, animated videos, videos, social media content, annual reports, one-pagers, newsletters, and short publications, as well as interactive graphics and other creative multimedia projects. 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

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