Graphic Design Associate

ORGANIZATION 

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. We believe that our future and our democracy depend on our ability to solve big problems—and that we need an effective federal government to do so. For more than 20 years, we have helped make this vision a reality, helping our government—the public institution most fundamental to our democracy—address current and future challenges.   

Our staff is diverse in experience and perspective, but at our core, we share a lot of the same traits: we are mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive.  

Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values:  

• Passion for public service and our work toward a more effective government   
• People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect  
• Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results  
• Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible  

 We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process.  

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Partnership for Public Service is seeking a creative and savvy Graphic Design Associate to support our Communications team and more broadly, the Partnership’s mission and programs. This position will work closely with the communications team to produce digital and print collateral that engages the Partnership’s key stakeholders and builds brand awareness.  

The Graphic Design Associate will also contribute to key areas of the team, including our visual identity, social media content, research reports, layout design, videos, websites, digital marketing materials, and event assets. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated creative project experience, the ability to take and understand feedback, outstanding interpersonal skills for working with a variety of stakeholders, and a strong understanding of graphic design principles. 

The Graphic Design Associate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of marketing, social media, editorial, media, and events staff, and as a result should be able to collaborate with others and contribute ideas. This person will also work closely with other Partnership teams and must be able to manage relationships and lead assigned projects from start to finish. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Works with direction from the communications team to brainstorm, develop and execute graphic design assets, both print and digital. 
• Develops and designs digital and print research materials with creative oversight. 
• Leads the creation and design of digital and print marketing collateral, event materials, signage and presentation decks. 
• Works with the Video Manager on designing, filming and editing video collateral.  
• Oversees the strategy, production and deployment of all digital assets for social media, email, marketing and other promotions as needed.  
• Monitors campaign results and pulls analytics across our digital channels to understand the effectiveness of strategies and tactics for improving design campaigns. 
• Contributes to user experience design updates to our websites. 
• Assists with documentation, and internal process management for the communications team as needed. 

KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Strong understanding of graphic design principles. 
• Strong organizational skills, ability to juggle multiple projects, work efficiently and meet deadlines.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record collaborating on projects in a team environment. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to stay within the Partnership’s voice.  
• Strong eye for detail and concern for quality. 
• Deep understanding of digital content strategy and related marketing techniques. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and to organize multiple and varied projects simultaneously. 
• Flexibility, a can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in. 
• Commitment to the values of public service, diversity, equity and inclusion, and the mission of the Partnership for Public Service. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• BA/BS in design, fine arts or similar field or equivalent combination of education and professional work or military experience. 
• At least one year of experience in a professional or internship creative setting. 
• Strong understanding of social media platforms. 
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects, and familiarity with prototyping applications such as Figma is a plus). 
• WordPress content management system experience and UX design skills are a plus. 
• Video editing and/or motion graphics skills are a plus. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/REPORTING STRUCTURE 

This position will report to the UX Design Manager and may supervise interns. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This job operates in a hybrid (remote + office) environment in Washington, DC, and requires the candidate to be a permanent resident in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area. This role is required to work in the office, on average, two days per week. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer and scanner. 

In assessing employee performance at the Partnership, we consider collaboration, results, demonstration of our values and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.  

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

This is a full-time, exempt position with regular work hours Monday-Friday. Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required. Please note that the Partnership allows flexibility in work schedules. 

TRAVEL 

If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Very little out of the area and/or overnight travel will be required. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS 

The starting salary for this role is between $50,000 and $52,000. The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; opportunities for training and development; 15 days of vacation leave per year,10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and use of an on-site exercise facility. 

AAP/EEO STATEMENT 

The Partnership is an inclusive organization that fosters learning, collaboration and respect. We actively recruit for diversity in our workplace, believing that a range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences contributes to our mission of revitalizing government. The Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.