Washington Women in Public Relations is hiring: Graphic Designer II in Washingto

Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security,and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policyThe Graphic Designer II creates modern, forward-looking visuals that support Third Way’s policy, political, and communications efforts. They demonstrate solid typography and layout skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently, with occasional support from the Deputy Director of Multimedia and Design.In addition to policy and political design work, this role partners with the Business Operations team to design materials that enhance the staff experience, from onboarding tools like business cards and staff portraits to graphics for internal communications. The designer also plays a role in shaping the look of graphics around the office and other fun team initiatives, offering a chance to experiment with more playful and engaging visuals.Staying current with design trends, tools, and best practices is essential to ensure all creative work remains visually impactful, on-brand, and forward-thinking.The Graphic Designer II will:Prepare products and press releases for the website;Partner with TW staff to quickly turn complex ideas and data into compelling visual content, such as charts, infographics, slide decks, and other visuals, with little support from the Deputy Director of Multimedia and Design;Partner with the HR team to welcome new staff with professional photographs, ordering business cards, and preparing bios and materials for the website;Provide recommendations to improve data visualizations and creative graphics;Ensure all graphics are accessible, on-brand, and optimized for use across platforms;Archive design files using the design team system;Stay current on design trends, tools, and technology to keep ThirdWay’s materials looking fresh;Support the Deputy Director of Multimedia and Design designing print and digital graphics for an upcoming conference.——————————————Salary Range: $65,000 – $80,000, annuallyAt Third Way, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.The Competencies:CollaborativeDesign TheoryCreativityTypography skillsCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingInterpersonal skillsAccountability for SelfRespectfulnessThis might be the job for you if you…Have a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Communication Design, or a related discipline or at least two years of relevant experience;Have proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop);Have knowledge of the Microsoft software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook);Have basic knowledge of photography;Have familiarity with HTML and content management system (CMS) to support Third Way’s website;Video editing and animation (Adobe Premiere and After Effects) and data visualization skills (Tableau, and Datawrapper) are a plus;Are able to work in a fast-paced environment;Are able to work both collaboratively and independently;Can maintains excellent customer service with good communication and relationship skills;Can manage multiple deadlines efficiently and has good time management skills.In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for…Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.Collaborators: People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.Creators: People who fosters divergent thinking; that aren’t afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. You’ll learn about the key goals of each program, how they’re doing, what challenges they face, and how you will contribute;Meet with staff to learn about key objectives of the Communications team, Moderate Power Project, and Third Way’s policy programs;Learn and apply the Third Way brand to visuals and data visualizations.WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU’LL…Gain an understanding each employee’s role and their contribution to the organization;Attend program overview sessions to learn more about each team’s contribution to TW’s mission;Incorporate TW’s Style Guide and Production process into your work products.Participate in, at least, one of our internal ProfessionalDevelopment trainings or a Center for Fun activity;Independently schedule and take staff photographs, prepare and order business cards, and work with the Business Operation team on all other onboarding needs.WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU’LL…Feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with the staff, your team, and your work;Continue to attend weekly departmental meetings with a stronger understanding of your team’s strategic goal;Bring new ideas and suggestions to your weekly one-on-ones with your manager;Attend and participate in external functions with other members of your team;Complete your 90-day self-evaluation and performance review with your manager;Partner with your manager to establish your long-term goals for the remainder of the year;Collaborate with Third Way staff by proposing ideas to improve the quality of graphics and data visualizations in products.——————————————In addition to competitive salaries, your health and wellness is our priority.