Remote Graphic Designer, The Pivot Group - Est. Salary: $65K
Summary
Pivot seeks a Graphic Designer for the 2024 election cycle. This is a fully remote position in our Creative Department.
The Graphic Designer works with our award-winning creative and client services teams to produce polished, attention-grabbing materials. We are looking for people who love design, communicate well, think strategically, and are proactive, detail-oriented team players. Ideal candidates will be able to create quick and thoughtful solutions that meet client needs and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This is a full-time, temporary position through Election Day 2024 with competitive salary and excellent benefits. The nature of our business requires long hours during the election cycle and we expect all staff to be flexible in this area. However, Pivot works to ensure all staff maintain a healthy work/life balance.
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to candidates who apply before February 27, 2024. The anticipated start date for this position is early April.
Qualifications
Candidates for the Graphic Designer role must submit a portfolio, website, or other examples of previous design work. Applications without this information are considered incomplete.
What you bring to the team:
Portfolio of engaging, strategic work including illustration.
Working knowledge of print design, pre-press, and commercial print processes. Prior print experience preferred.
Proficiency designing in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and WordPress
Ability to collaborate and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to help colleagues.
Ability to develop, adhere to, and communicate reasonable timelines.
Please include the word "Nectarine" in your cover letter.
Comfortable managing deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Commitment to racial equity, social justice, and democratic causes.
Proficiency in Excel with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Special consideration will be given to candidates that also demonstrate:
Previous direct mail experience.
Fluency in Spanish.
Understanding of digital and social media strategies.
Ability to think strategically and conceptually.
We understand that no applicant will meet 100% of the above qualifications. If you are interested in the role and believe you have the right skill set, we want to hear from you.
Applicants located in or able to work from a state where Pivot is registered as an employer are preferred. Eligible states include: AL, AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MT, NY, OR, TX, VA, WA, and WI.
Responsibilities
Creative Production
Develop and create smart, strategic concepts that tackle big issues.
Ready to work across platforms, including direct mail, brand identity, broadcast and digital.
Translate concept memos from client teams into polished materials for democratic candidates and political organizations.
Maintain an understanding of a variety of platforms including print, digital, branding, etc.
Manage time efficiently to complete multiple assignments simultaneously.
Format files correctly to ensure everything we produce is successful and ready to print.
Design Pivot internal projects from social media to marketing materials.
Collaboration/Communication
Collaborate with Creative Director and client teams to develop and problem solve any creative and content issues.
Communicate ideas verbally and visually to team members and internal clients.
Attend meetings to discuss upcoming projects, client needs, progress on current work, etc.
Give and receive feedback on projects in a respectful and constructive manner.
Participate in creative meetings, share ideas and feedback.
Editing Process
Address and interpret client edits that result in an optimal finished product.
Adapt designs based on constructive feedback from the Art Director and Creative Director.
Effectively respond to edits to materials from Client Services and clients.
Maintain flexibility for unexpected and large scale changes that need to be completed in a timely manners
Organization
Create and maintain files for all creative assets and resources, such as software, art materials, and special fonts.
Maintain design file structures. Ensure that projects are in the right folders, are properly linked, have correct job codes, etc.
Help maintain our digital asset management system.
Maintain and continue to expand our internal design tools
Approaches
Manages Workload with Efficiency: Juggling competing demands and prioritizing without sacrificing quality. Specially during an election cycle, we juggle between direct mail, brand identity, and internal marketing design.
Attention to Detail: Maintains high standard of work - quickly catching and fixing errors. Quickly grasps the subtleties of complex patterns and notices and fixes errors that others might overlook. Acknowledges mistakes and turns them into learning opportunities. Calls attention to issues when in doubt and has a track record of leaving things better than they found them.
Effective Collaboration & Communication: Willingness to roll up sleeves and help colleagues. Communication is vital for all members of this team. Collaboration between designers and senior staff ensure work is produced correctly.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary for this position is set at $65,000 per year. There is also the opportunity for end of election bonuses, based off individual and firm performance. To ensure pay equity across our team, salaries are non-negotiable.
In keeping with our commitment to a healthy workplace, all staff receive the following benefits:
100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance
100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Retirement options with 5% employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid sick leave
Equipment and other supplies to furnish your home office
Annual employer-paid membership to One Medical
Deskpass membership and $200 in monthly credits
Click here for additional information about our benefits at Pivot.
Who We Are
A woman-majority owned firm, Pivot is committed to electing democrats up and down the ballot. We are an energetic team of experts specializing in voter communications through direct mail, advanced targeting, and providing strategic guidance to democratic causes, organizations, and campaigns across the country. And we’ve created a workplace that lets us live out our deepest values. Thank you for wanting to join us.
We are proud to work with organizations, including Planned Parenthood, ACLU, Democratic Governors Association, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Emily’s List, the AFL-CIO, as well as Democratic candidates throughout the US.
Want to learn more? Find us on social media @the_pivot_group or visit our website www.thepivot.com
Diversity & EEO Statement
Pivot is committed to building a team of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, gender non-conforming people, and people from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pivot follows all Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and employs personnel without regard to: race, ethnic or religious background, descent or nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, height, weight, or military service. This policy applies to employment, internships, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with vendors, use of contractors and consultants and in dealing with the general public.
Accessibility
If you require an accommodation to complete any part of our hiring process, please contact us at 202-524-0048 or jobs@thepivot.com.