Graphic Designer – Events & Print

Job Title: Graphic Designer – Events & Print

Industry: Nonprofit, Marketing and Events

Location (city, state): Washington, DC (hybrid)

Assignment Type: Contract, 3 months

Pay: $30–33/hr (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, core hours 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to economic, educational, and community resources across the United States. This organization partners with a broad network of local groups and operates at a national scale to drive meaningful impact.

Their marketing and communications team functions like an internal agency, supporting a wide range of initiatives across the organization. The environment is fast paced with a steady stream of creative projects and high visibility work.

Job Description:Our client is seeking a contract Graphic Designer – Events & Print to support a high-profile annual event and related initiatives. This role will focus on developing visual assets for conferences and live experiences, ensuring all materials are polished, aligned with brand standards, and ready for production.

The designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams including creative, digital, and events to deliver both print and digital materials that enhance the attendee experience before, during, and after events.

Key Responsibilities:Create visual assets for events including signage, directional graphics, environmental displays, and digital materialsPrepare production-ready files for print vendors, ensuring proper formatting such as bleeds, trims, and color settingsDevelop digital layouts and assets using design tools for presentations, screens, and event-related platformsPartner with internal teams to maintain consistency across all event touchpointsModify and adapt existing brand templates for various formats while preserving brand standardsManage multiple design projects simultaneously within tight deadlinesSupport production workflows by organizing files, maintaining version control, and handling last-minute updatesQualifications:4+ years of professional graphic design experienceStrong background in event, experiential, or production designProficiency in Figma is requiredAdvanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and IllustratorExperience preparing files for large-scale print productionStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage shifting prioritiesPortfolio showcasing event design, signage, and digital work preferredBachelor’s degree preferredAdditional Details:Start Date: Mid-May (target)End Date: 3+ months with potential extension for post-event supportInterview Process: Virtual panel interviewsTeam Size: Approximately 8Organization Size: 250+ employeesWork Environment: Hybrid with required onsite presence on Tuesdays and one additional flexible dayEquipment provided including laptop and design softwareOvertime eligible with manager approvalPerks:Opportunity to support a large-scale national eventExposure to high-impact, mission-driven workCollaborative and creative team environmentFast-paced role with a variety of design projectsAddison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Addison Group

Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors.

Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT.

Company Size:
1,500 to 1,999 employees

Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies

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Website:
http://www.addisongroup.com/