Graphic Design Associate

National Journal is seeking a Graphic Design Associate to support and execute internal and client-facing design initiatives across the organization. This role will collaborate closely with our analyst and research teams to produce high-quality, client-branded design deliverables that engage key audiences such as advocates, boards, and PACs. Additionally, the Graphic Design Associate will contribute to National Journal-branded projects with the goal of advancing strategic vision,  client acquisition, and unit and revenue retention. The ideal candidate is a versatile designer capable of handling a wide range of projects—from infographics and one-pagers to animated videos and multimedia content.

National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Best known as one of Washington’s most trusted media brands for over 50 years, our expertise is unmatched, with teams of specialists dedicated to government affairs, communications, and political research, in addition to exceptional journalism. Our mission is to equip the thousands of government and business leaders in the nation’s capital with the intelligence, insights, and connections they need to save time, increase efficiency, and deliver success.

What is National Journal’s Creative Team? 

Our team consists of graphic designers who develop creative assets that engage, educate, and deliver value to our clients while also generating market interest in National Journal’s products. We work closely with business team partners to capitalize on that interest and demonstrate value with the goals of acquiring new clients and retaining existing partnerships. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where priorities shift quickly, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously  is essential. The creative team plays a key role across our business, contributing to all new product development, product evolution, and marketing efforts.

The Role: The Graphic Design Associate will work closely with our Presentation Center team, responsible for creating engaging, visually compelling deliverables that support our members’ strategic goals. This role involves close collaboration with our analysts to design a wide range of client-facing materials, including data visualizations, infographics, animated videos, videos, social media content, annual reports, one-pagers, newsletters, and short publications, as well as interactive graphics and other creative multimedia projects. Reporting directly to the Senior Creative Director, this individual will work cross-functionally with project managers, analysts, and specialists—playing a critical role in shaping the visual expression of our work and driving impact across the business.

Major responsibilities include:

• Producing high-quality print and digital graphics and videos for National Journal members, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong visual storytelling.

• Supporting all phases of the design process, from initial scoping and concept development to revisions, production, and final delivery.

• Designing a variety of custom client deliverables such as infographics, newsletter templates, annual reports, one-pagers, briefing books, social media assets, charts, data visualizations, motion graphics, animations, and more—all aligned with the client’s branding and strategic goals.

• Translating complex quantitative data and qualitative insights into clear, engaging visual formats.

• Collaborating closely with analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that requires flexibility, creativity, and strong communication.

Here are a few recent projects you might have worked on if you were already part of the team:

• Designed a suite of social media graphics for one of the 10 largest healthcare companies in the US

• Designed a printed annual report for a Fortune 500 company

• Collaborated on UX/UI input and wireframes for new internal websites

• Created an animated data visualization for a client

• Designed an infographic one pager for a government client

• Created a series of animated videos with voiceover for a tech company

The right candidate will:

• Have an insatiable curiosity for creativity and a visible passion for design

• Have a strong creative portfolio that includes data visualization and motion and demonstrates a solid grasp of design principles, including typography, color theory, grid-based design, and white space (portfolio required for application consideration)

• Be able to quickly familiarize themselves with and apply a wide range of branding guidelines from a diverse set of members and