Marketing & Events Graphic Designer

Washingtonian magazine seeks a full-time Marketing & Events Graphic Designer to join its creative team, focusing on event marketing design and additional responsibilities with sales and advertising materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch comprehensive design concepts for all Washingtonian events, including signage, promotional materials, and venue branding.
• Create event marketing campaigns from concept to execution, including digital graphics, print materials, and social media assets.
• Provide day-of event support to ensure proper setup and execution of all design elements and signage.
• Design post-event recap materials and documentation.
• Maintain consistent Washingtonian branding across all custom events and experiences.
• Collaborate with events team to ensure design supports marketing objectives and enhances attendee experience.
• Manage multiple event design projects simultaneously with varying timelines and requirements.
• Design and update magazine media kits and sales materials throughout the year.
• Create in-magazine promotional pages and advertorials.
• Produce digital marketing graphics for custom sales campaigns, including circulation campaigns and photo contests.
• Produce printable files for plaque sales.
• Develop house ads and maintain organized design file systems.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter who can thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining design quality
• Experience with event marketing materials preferred

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation
• Five days of sick leave
• Parental leave
• Matching 401K/Roth
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life/AD and short-term disability, plus voluntary long-term disability insurance
• SmartBenefits program