Protect Democracy is hiring a
Designer

Summary

Join Protect Democracy as a multidisciplinary Designer to contribute to the advancement of our anti-authoritarian mission through engaging, strategy-driven designs across print, digital, and social media platforms.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years experience designing print and digital products as part of an in-house or agency team
• Expertise using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; Figma; Google Docs and MS Word; Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote
• Exceptional visual design, typography, and document layout skills, with a demonstrated ability to make complex material engaging and accessible and to work creatively within the constraints of established brand guidelines
• Conceptual thinking skills and a deep understanding of how language and visuals work together in designed materials and campaigns
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with the highest attention to detail
• Strong track record of taking projects from concept to completion with minimal oversight and managing multiple simultaneous projects and deadlines
• Understanding of the nuanced connotations of photography, color, and other symbols within a political context
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Curiosity and empathy for understanding the experiences, needs, and desires of our audiences
• A passionate commitment to the preservation of democratic norms and institutions, and an understanding that our democracy has never fully represented communities of color

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leads, researchers, writers, and other members of the communications team to understand each project’s goals and develop design solutions that support our mission and theories of change
• Create print and digital materials for project teams across the organization that reflect our visual brand identity, including reports and white papers, explainers, slide decks, informational and social media graphics, websites, and illustration
• Design and innovate within our established visual identity system
• Source and edit photos into conceptual collage illustrations
• Balance multiple projects and priorities, including managing deadlines, anticipating challenges, and communicating proactively to keep processes on-track
• Effectively communicate design concepts and strategies to non-designers
• Format and prepare files in keeping with technical production standards for print and digital media
• Support the Design Strategist in maintaining and strengthening our visual brand identity, including by developing new templates, tools, and assets
• Explore and propose new creative ideas or approaches for advancing our mission

Benefits

• Unlimited sick leave
• Flexible vacation policy where we encourage team members to take 4-5 weeks every year
• 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid family medical leave
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately
• Full coverage for an excellent health care plan that includes both dental and vision insurance
• Long-term disability and life insurance for all employees
• Home office stipend
• Discretionary bonuses