Junior Graphic and Animation Designer

Junior Graphic and Animation Designer

About Us:

As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

The world’s largest business organization is seeking a talented and motivated Junior Graphic and Animation Designer to support the creation of engaging visual content, motion graphics, and animations that enhance our brand. This role is ideal for someone with foundational experience in graphic design and animation, as well as a willingness to learn and grow in video editing and photo editing.

As a member of our Creative Team, you will work closely with senior designers, the creative director, and other team members to produce digital assets, promotional materials, and print materials. If you are eager to contribute to a fast-paced environment and have a passion for storytelling through design and motion, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing graphics and animations for digital and print media.
• Create motion graphics for marketing campaigns, social media, and events under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support the maintenance and evolution of our brand identity by adhering to established design and animation guidelines.
• Edit and optimize photos for marketing and product visuals.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Learn and develop proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Gain experience with motion graphics, 2D animation, and visual effects.
• Support video editing, color correction, and sound editing tasks as needed.
• Assist with project management tools like Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or Jira.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in graphic design or animation (internships or freelance work included).
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, animation, multimedia arts, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• A portfolio showcasing graphic design and animation work (student projects or freelance work acceptable).
• Basic knowledge of motion graphics and animation tools like After Effects or similar software.
• Familiarity with video editing and photo manipulation techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with animation tools like Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya is a plus.
• Knowledge of branding and marketing strategies is a plus.
• Experience with video production and sound design is a plus.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.