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Taskforceusa is hiring: Graphic Designer in Washington

Taskforceusa, Washington, DC, United States


Position Description We are seeking two (2) Graphic Designers who will report to the Communications Director. Graphic designers are integral to our success, from translating urgent calls‑to‑action into dynamic and eye‑catching flyers, to crafting the visual layout of informative graphics, to designing website pages and brand logos. Ideal candidates are creatives who are organized, work well under pressure, and passionate about building a more democratic tomorrow. Key Responsibilities Develop and design layouts across all mediums, both print and digital, that have a clear focus, theme, and message for intended audiences that may include brochures, posters, reports, social media, websites, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials, in line with strategic goals Follow and develop brand consistency across a range of formats and applications Transform and interpret ideas and information from creative proposals into high‑quality visual publications (graphics, calls‑to‑actions, visual aids, etc.) Assist with all aspects of production and design of visual communications that help create awareness and appreciation for organizational initiatives Meet regularly with Communications team and project leads to brainstorm creative new ideas for social media Collaborate with Communications team on developing organizational style guide Provide peer review support to ensure high‑quality deliverables across the team Manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery Escalate questions or deviations from system guidelines when needed Requirements Pursuing or recipient of a Bachelor’s, Graduate degree, or equivalent in Graphic Design or a related subject OR demonstrated professional experience in the field Preferred experience with Canva, but Adobe Photoshop or a related software is sufficient Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills for meeting deadlines Self‑starter with ability to work independently Optional skills & qualifications Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems Proficiency with photo‑editing software How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter over Handshake. As part of this role, you’ll receive coaching and first‑hand experience organizing alongside youth leaders in the democracy movement. Academic credit can be arranged for eligible students. With questions about this or other roles, the Task Force, or our campaigns, please email recruitment@taskforceusa.org. About the Task Force for Democracy We’re a 100% youth‑led & volunteer team coordinating six campaigns to organize students to demand a more just democracy for our generation. We work alongside our youth & movement partners to center young people in the fight against advancing autocracy. We’re nonpartisan. We don’t do electoral politics. And we stay focused on ending the root causes of inequality in our democracy. We know that true democracy cannot exist just at the ballot box, but must be present in the workplace, and in our education. Our campaigns aim to end structural inequality across different areas of our democracy, and include: fighting voter suppression & money in politics, organizing students under autocracy, stopping a dangerous constitutional convention that would roll back our rights, using transparency laws to hold power accountable, and more! #J-18808-Ljbffr