Graphic Designer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- DC, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in graphic design and production work, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in publication layout, cover design, and data visualiz
- Bachelor’s degree in graphics design, visual communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Express, and Photoshop), as well as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data driven content; experience in Tableau, Canva,
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and editorial design standards.
- Experience with print production, proofing, and preparing files for both print and digital publishing platforms (e.g., IngramSpark).
- Demonstrated expertise in publication design, including layout, typesetting, and cover creation.
- Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging visual communications through effective data visualization.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Interest in public policy and the ability to engage thoughtfully with complex policy topics.
Full description
Overview
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person graphic designer to join our communications team. This role is responsible for producing high-quality visual communications that translate complex public policy research into clear, engaging, and accessible content across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
The position focuses primarily on the design and production of AEI’s publications, including reports, books, marketing collateral, event materials, and digital assets. The position also plays a key role in developing compelling data visualizations and information graphics that enhance the communication of research and policy analysis. Working closely with the director of Design, editors, scholars, and internal stakeholders, the graphic designer will manage projects from concept through final production, ensuring creative excellence, brand consistency, and timely delivery on final projects.
The ideal candidate brings expertise in publication design, typography, visual storytelling, and print production, along with experience managing multiple concurrent projects and collaborating across teams. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) is required. Experience with Canva, Flourish, Tableau, and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is strongly preferred. Familiarity with additional data visualization tools, motion graphics, HTML/CSS, or front-end coding is a plus.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter describing their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and portfolio (in place of a writing sample) demonstrating excellence across print, digital, and data visualization projects. A portfolio is required for consideration. The anticipated start date for this position is summer/fall 2026.
Responsibilities
- Graphic Design
- Design and production of reports, publications, marketing collateral, and other print and digital communications.
- Develop compelling data visualizations, including charts, graphs, tables, infographics, and illustrations that enhance clarity and audience engagement.
- Conceptualize and execute creative assets for events, campaigns, and organizational initiatives.
- Develop, maintain, and evolve branded templates, style guides, and design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization.
- Operations and Production Management
- Partner with the director of Design, editors, authors, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into high-quality visual communications.
- Oversee the organization and management of visual assets, including commissioning original artwork and sourcing, licensing, and maintaining photography and other creative resources.