2026 Political Cycle Role - Senior Associate Designer
Washington, DC, USA · Remote
USD 5,834-6,167 / month
C+K is seeking a talented graphic designer to join our creative team! We are looking for someone who is excited to design captivating, results-driven advertising creative for our progressive political, nonprofit, and responsible corporate clients.
This is a temporary position through January 31, 2027, and includes outplacement assistance. Cycle-hire employees will have the opportunity, if interested, to apply for any available permanent positions at the conclusion of this role.
Responsibilities:
- Design impactful, client-ready advertising creative in digital and traditional formats.
- Adhere to client brand standards and strategic guidance that informs the creative.
- Collaborate with our Strategy team to brainstorm and develop concepts for campaigns.
- Collaborate with our Dev team on occasional web design projects.
- Develop branding and identity materials for clients/campaigns, including logos, guidelines for brand management, and collateral.
- Be a positive member of our collaborative and supportive team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Creative, solutions-oriented thinker, willing to learn and work hard in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated familiarity with current design principles, trends, and best practices.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, across all organizational levels.
- Ability to provide and receive feedback in a positive and constructive manner.
- Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma.
- Experience designing advertising creative (especially in politics, nonprofit, or retail) is a plus.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is $5,833-$6,167 per month ($70-74k annualized). Additionally, cycle hires at all levels will receive a $7,500 election bonus, as well as an end-of-cycle performance bonus (based on company and individual performance).
Benefits:
C+K offers a full benefits package which includes: 100% subsidized healthcare insurance, options for dental and vision insurance, 401k with a guaranteed company 3% contribution, short term disability, flexible spending accounts, transportation benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Location:
This position offers a choice of working remotely within the Eastern Time Zone of the continental United States, or working in the DC office (either full time, or working out a partial-week, in-office flex schedule). We do not force people to go into the office, it exists as a benefit for those who want an office to go to. At this time, we are not able to sponsor visas, and we require non-temporary authorization to work in the US.