Graphic Design & Digital Production Specialist

New America•Washington, DC

2d•$85,338 - $95,338•Hybrid

About The Position

New America’s Education & Work programs are seeking a Graphic Design & Digital Production Specialist that will provide comprehensive data visualization, design, and multimedia support. The ideal candidate is a versatile multimedia designer that will enjoy working on a variety of creative and technical digital projects; the candidate should have a keen eye for detail, brand guidelines, and accessibility best practices. The Graphic Design & Digital Production Specialist will report to the Director of Communications, Education & Work, but collaborate closely with a very wide range of people, including colleagues across the Education & Work portfolio and in Central Communications.

Requirements

At least five years of professional experience in design, data visualization, and brand management;
Knowledgeable in design tools such as Figma and those in Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as web content management platforms; willing to learn and use other technical programs and applications as necessary;
Knowledgeable in data visualization best practices and tools such as DataWrapper;
Solutions- and deadline-oriented, can easily collaborate with non-designers and cross-functional colleagues, and understand the needs of the end users;
Keen eye for detail and brand guidelines, equally comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback, and ability to juggle multiple projects at once on a timeline.

Nice To Haves

Experience with video editing and production programs, such as Canva Pro or Premier Pro; interest in growing your skills in this area as Education & Work programs increasingly move into multimedia storytelling and communication;
Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices;
Interest and/or experience in working in subject areas related to education, disability, and workforce development.

Responsibilities

Work closely with policy analysts to understand their data visualization needs and translate complex data into easy-to-understand visual formats, such as maps, charts, and tables.
Train analysts on the basics of data visualization and review these products for stylistic accuracy and brand cohesion.
Design simple illustrations, infographics, and social media collateral to promote Education & Work’s research and advocacy projects—working carefully within New America’s existing brand guidelines and standards.
Design fresh collateral within existing brand parameters, such as post cards, PowerPoints, QR codes, and graphics for social media campaigns.
Identify and download photos through platforms such as Shutterstock and Getty for analysts to use in their publications.
Provide web layout and formatting support in New America’s CMS Wordpress, especially for in-depth briefs and reports, but for shorter pieces as needed.
Embed data visualizations and designs onto the website according to best practices and New America brand guidelines.
On an occasional as-needed basis, lay out content in a PDF using New America branded templates.
Edit and produce simple videos optimized for social media to promote recent publications and Education & Work messages, respond to breaking news, and repurpose recordings of New America events.
Design simple but impactful graphic elements to include in videos as needed.