Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

The Parkside Group, New York’s leading full-service public affairs firm, is seeking a temporary Graphic Designer. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an award-winning team and to advance candidates’ needs in our action-packed political campaign practice through the fall election.

The position will report to the Creative Director on the Public Affairs Team and will be managed day to day by the Project Manager, Creative operations.

Our company is committed to diversity and believes that our continued success has been made possible by hiring, retaining, promoting, and encouraging the people on our team. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and those who identify as disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for working on all aspects of client print and digital advertising, as well as print collateral material.
• Design, layout, and edit media in a wide variety of styles that correspond to the clients’ needs and may include direct mail and print collateral, digital advertising (banner, native, social media, email).
• Identify appropriate and impactful image and photo selection.

Core Competencies:

Required:

• Minimum of 3+ years of professional work experience in the graphic design field and a solid understanding of the printing process, photography, illustration, and typography.
• 5 years+ advanced level of latest Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• CMYK and RGB knowledge. Bonus points if you can explain the difference.
• Mac OS laptop with Adobe Cloud 2024+ (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

Preferred:

• Advertising agency or studio setting experience. Advertising experience will be considered, too.
• Proficient understanding of MS Office and Google Suite. Particularly Google drive, gmail, and Sheets.
• Candidates that share our passion for Democratic politics is a plus!

Education and Experience

Associate level degree is required. Any additional higher education is preferred.

Join Our Team

The Parkside Group cares deeply about the holistic employee experience.

• Anticipated pay is $30 - $40 per hour. This is a full-time temporary employment position that will last until the November election.
• Provides sick time in accordance with New York State law.
• A team committed to your professional development and skills growth.
• A hybrid (home and office) policy, but the candidate must be local to New York City and available to come into the office during onboarding 3-4 days a week and then at least 2-3 days a week through the election.
• Snacks and beverages to keep you fueled and hydrated on busy days.

In order to be considered, candidates must submit the following materials to [email protected]

• Resume
• Portfolio website OR at least 3 relevant design sample attachments.
• Examples of print work are required.
• Finalists for the position will be required to complete a mock project.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10038