Freelance Designer

Overview
PowerLines is a national nonprofit organization that aims to modernize the utility regulatory system for American energy consumers to lower utility bills and grow the economy. It focuses on state public utilities commissions (PUCs), which play a critical role in determining how much people pay for utility bills, how utilities invest in different types of energy, and where new energy projects are built. These 200 public utility commissioners oversee more than $200 billion in utility spending each year and have significant influence over the future of our energy system.

Rising utility bills are quickly becoming a national economic and political issue. In the first half of 2025, utility rate increase requests totaled $29 billion, setting a record for any year and more than doubling the amount during the same period last year.

Recognized on the 2025 “TIME100 Next” list, PowerLines is rapidly becoming a go-to source and leader in informing the national discussion of this issue and has already shaped the conversation in The New York Times, Bloomberg, CBS News, Financial Times, TIME, Vox, The Daily Mail, Heatmap News, MIT Technology Review, Latitude Media, Yahoo News, and Canary Media.

Job Description
PowerLines is seeking a part-time Freelance Designer (Contract) to support its design and brand efforts. The position is remote and part‑time, with a target range of 20–30 hours per week, starting with a 3–6 month contract. Workload and hours may fluctuate depending on organizational priorities, report launches, and events. Evening and weekend work may be required around critical deadlines. The designer will work with policy and communications teams to create compelling graphics and materials that support PowerLines’ mission and public engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Design and produce a variety of materials, including:

Multi‑page reports and publications

Event materials (flyers, handouts, banners)

Data visualizations (charts, infographics, diagrams)

Social media graphics

Web graphics

Templates (documents, PowerPoint presentations, social graphics)

Collaborate with a variety of people to translate complex policy into clear and engaging materials.

Support the existing PowerLines brand identity.

Help establish and refine the internal design workflow and organizational best practices.

Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and consistent communication.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, 5 years of relevant experience may be considered.

Strong portfolio showcasing work in print and digital design.

Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.

Experience designing long‑form documents or publication layouts.

Experience creating data visualizations and complex graphics.

Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Collaborative mindset and ability to work well with designers and non‑designers alike.

Strong problem‑solving and ideation skills.

Experience with video editing, web design, or experience working with nonprofit, policy, or mission‑driven organizations is a bonus but not required.

How to Apply
Please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV

Portfolio (PDF or website link)

A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, your approach to design thinking, why you are interested in supporting PowerLines’ mission, and your general availability and preferred compensation structure.

Please feel free to contact hiring@powerlines.org with any questions.

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