Freelance Designer (Part-Time)

PowerLines • Washington, DC

4d • Remote

About The Position

PowerLines is seeking a part-time Freelance Designer (Contract) to support its design and brand efforts. PowerLines is headquartered in Washington, DC. The Freelance Designer position is remote. This role is part-time, with a target range of 20-30 hours per week, starting with a 3-6 month contract. PowerLines is an early-stage nonprofit organization working to develop best practices with our communication systems and creative processes. Workload and hours may fluctuate depending on organizational priorities, report launches, and events. Evening and weekend work may be required around critical deadlines.
The ideal candidate is a strong visual communicator with experience in both print and digital design, excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work flexibly within shifting priorities and deadlines. The Freelance Designer (Contract) will work with our policy and communications teams to create compelling graphics and materials that support PowerLines’ mission and public engagement efforts. Graphics are intended not only to develop PowerLines’ voice, but also to bridge the knowledge gap between the realities of the utility regulatory system and everyday consumers.

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, 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with video editing
• Web design experience
• Experience working with nonprofit, policy, or mission-driven organizations

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree