Graphic Designer (Temporary)

Job Description

Salary: $57,000
Location: Washington, D.C. or remote

Work dates: March 1 - November 13, 2026

NOTE: This is a temporary, full-time position on our team starting on or after March 1, 2026 and ending on November 13, 2026. 

This role is not part of the bargaining unit

Why Middle Seat

• Competitive salaries and great benefits
• We only work for progressive organizations, candidates, and causes
• We’re a proudly unionized team — part of the Campaign Workers Guild
• Get in on the ground floor of a growing operation

Job Responsibilities

Design and Creative Ideation

• 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

Collaboration and Thought Leadership

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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)

We are committed to building a diverse and passionate team. We encourage creative-minded individuals with a strong technical aptitude to apply for this position. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. Our firm is values-driven. We are intentional with the decidedly left-of-center clients we work with— and we strive to make our work environment and benefits reflect that, including salary transparency, healthy work-life balance, and consistent employee feedback and communication. We’re happy to talk more about our company culture with prospective applicants.