2026 Political Cycle Role - Senior Associate Designer

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.