Graphic Designer and Layout Associate - Hybrid - DC

Graphic Designer and Layout SPECIALIST - Hybrid - Washington, DC

Our client, a major membership-based organization advocating for older adults, is looking for an experienced Graphic Design and Layout Associate for a 3-month hybrid contract in DC. The Graphic Design and Layout Associate supports their Brand Center Services Team in the production of high-volume print and digital communications. This role is responsible for adapting existing templates, updating layouts, preparing production-ready files, and ensuring materials meet established brand and editorial standards.

You will work with the Creative Services team members and internal business partners to produce a variety of materials, including advertisements, brochures, reports, digital banners, promotional materials, environmental signage, templates, and other branded communications.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and edit existing print and digital templates using approved layouts and brand standards.
• Incorporate copy updates, resize or replace images, and make layout adjustments as needed.
• Produce and update advertisements, brochures, reports, digital banners, promotional materials, signage, templates, and other branded communications.
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Apply established organization brand, visual, and editorial standards to assigned projects.
• Review materials for accuracy, consistency, formatting, image quality, and overall presentation prior to delivery.
• Work with internal clients and Creative Services team members to clarify project requirements and resolve content or layout questions.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet established deadlines and service-level expectations.
• Support high-volume production needs across the organization’s programs and initiatives.
• Assist with Creative Services digital platforms and resources, including asset portals, self-service tools, brand catalogs, and other internal creative resources.
• Perform other related graphic design and production support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in graphic design, production design, layout, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of graphic design fundamentals, layout, typography, image selection, and production processes.
• Experience working within established brand standards and templates.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and digital asset management is a plus.

Provide a portfolio of previous graphic design and layout projects.