Junior Graphic Designer

Are you an early-career graphic designer ready to take greater ownership of your work while continuing to develop your skills? We’re looking for a thoughtful, collaborative Junior Graphic Designer who is passionate about using creativity to support meaningful causes and mission-driven clients.

In this role, you’ll independently manage assigned design projects while working closely with our Senior Designer and VP of Creative for direction, feedback, and support. You’ll contribute to high-impact work across issue advocacy, legislative and grassroots campaigns, reputation management, and occasional political projects.

About Us:

New Paradigm Agency, a communications and public affairs consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is on the lookout for a dynamic Graphic Design Fellow to join our creative team on a fellowship program. This is an excellent opportunity for you to dive into the political world, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to impactful design projects for political, non-profit, and corporate clients.

Why Work With Us?

• Broad Client Exposure: Create meaningful visual communications for corporations, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and occasional political campaigns. You’ll become familiar with different issues, audiences, and creative challenges.
• Learn and Grow: We're not just about the job – we're about your journey. Build your skills and confidence through hands-on experience, constructive feedback, and regular collaboration with an experienced creative team.
• Creative Freedom: Your ideas matter here. Be a part of projects that let your creativity run wild, whether it's building a brand or responding quickly to current events. Take responsibility for assigned projects, contribute original concepts, and learn how to carry ideas from initial direction through final production.

As a Junior Graphic Designer you will: 

• Develop creative collateral, including: digital ads, programmatic ads (static and GIFs) and pre-roll video, for organic, paid and digital campaigns plus social media graphics, presentations, logotypes and full branding, infographics, reports, website designs, and web banners. 
• Resize and optimize graphics for a variety of platforms, placements, and aspect ratios.
• Create eye-catching visual content for various platforms, including digital and print media and social platforms. (i.e: Social posts, IG and FB stories, IG carousels, OOH ads, newspaper ads, programmatic ads, pre-roll ads) 
• Assisting other team members in the development of campaign materials, marketing collateral, and branding assets. 
• Revise and refine designs based on feedback from the creative team, account teams, and clients.
• Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute ideas for campaigns, branding projects, and timely communications.
• Prepare organized, production-ready files and conduct careful quality-control reviews before delivery.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned design tasks in Asana, communicate progress, incorporate feedback, and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Balance multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Participate in weekly Creative Team check-ins to review assignments, priorities, and processes.
• Step in to support teammates and shared projects when needed.
• Stay current with relevant design trends, tools, and techniques and thoughtfully incorporate them into your work.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant graphic design experience, including professional, agency, internship, or substantial freelance experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong skills in typography, layout, composition, branding, and digital design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly PowerPoint and Google Slides.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, polished work.
• Ability to manage assigned projects independently while asking questions and seeking guidance when needed.
• Ability to receive feedback, revise thoughtfully, stay organized, and meet deadlines across multiple assignments.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations. 

Bonus / Nice to have: 

• Experience with After Effects, motion graphics, video editing, or animated GIFs.
• Experience with political advertising, advocacy campaigns, or social-impact initiatives is a plus, but not required.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume and a link to your portfolio or attachment to creative@npagency.com with the subject line “Junior Graphic Designer + your name” 

This position requires in-office attendance Monday through Thursday. Remote work is available on Fridays, as well as for 10 additional days of your choosing throughout the year. 

Our office is conveniently located near Metro Center in Washington, D.C.

The salary range for this full-time position is $50,000–$55,000 annually, depending on experience.

**Applications without a link or attached portfolio showcasing your work will not be considered.**

NP Agency is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with NP, except where prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis.