Work with clients to assess their needs and style requirements
Think creatively and develop new design concepts, logos, visual identities, & graphics
Collaborate with team members and clients on digital creative creation
Generate print creative (flyers, proposals, literature, decks, mailers, etc.)
Create and optimize of static web graphics
Apply client branding and build web graphics for product web design templates
Assist on website design with client communication, brand application, custom graphic creation, and UX design
Create and optimize animated GIFs and more advanced motion graphics in video format
Edit videos and DTCs
Support in video production as needed
Create and generate branding assets and collateral
Amend final designs to align with team and client comments in order to gain final approval
Other responsibilities as requested
Work as part of a team with digital strategists, developers, client representatives, and other designers
Collaborate in design discussions between the creative team and other Middle Seat teams
Understand the current creative landscape in political design and ensure that we are helping set trends in the space -- not just responding to them
Offer creative direction and feedback to designers on the Middle Seat team and design contractors as needed
As needed, lead team training sessions on new tools, processes, and best practices
Contribute to new client pitches
Other responsibilities as requested

Requirements

2+ years of experience in digital design field — including a portfolio of your work
Desire to learn and improve design skills as a part of a growing team
Advanced proficiency in standard design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and Figma
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, or similar software
Demonstrated commitment to progressive politics
Attention to detail and organization while managing tight deadlines and multiple projects
Enjoy working with a team but also a self starter who will work with their manager to take on new projects
Able to work extended hours when needed. Comfortable being available for urgent client requests outside of normal business hours
Preferred but Not Required:
Experience working with multiple clients or at a consulting firm
Experience designing websites, landing pages, splash pages, and web elements
Knowledge of HTML and CSS for translating design into code
Experience designing logos
Experience with Invision, Figma, and other UI design software
Experience editing and optimizing video content

Benefits

100% premium coverage for health, dental, and vision
Zero deductible health plan
$75 monthly mobile phone & internet subsidy upon presentation of supporting documentation
Mental health expense subsidy of up to $300 per month (an individual appointment can be reimbursed in an amount up to, but not exceeding, $150; and individuals may submit requests for such reimbursement monthly, and will receive reimbursements within 30 days)
$100 monthly student loan reimbursement upon presentation of supporting documentation
10-15 paid vacation days off, depending on the anticipated length of employment (10 days for 6 month cycle hires, 15 days for 9 month cycle hires)
Unlimited sick leave
Commuter benefits for public transportation for staff in the DC Metro Area upon the same terms offered to regular, full-time employees
Coworking space stipend for cycle hires outside of the DC Metro Area upon the same terms offered to regular, full-time employees
Remote work (or work in our D.C. office)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital designgraphic designUX designvideo editingmotion graphicsbrandingHTMLCSSlogo designweb design

Soft Skills

creativityattention to detailorganizationteam collaborationself-startercommunicationfeedbacktrainingclient managementadaptability