Junior Designer - Red Horse Strategies – Based in Brooklyn, NY

[Red Horse Strategies]

Junior Designer - Red Horse Strategies – Based in Brooklyn, NY

ABOUT US:

We are a full-service communications, public relations, and Democratic political consulting firm that is proudly different in our commitment to empowering emerging communities, championing progressive candidates and organizations, and supporting organized labor. From our electoral work to issue advocacy campaigns, our values guide all that we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Junior Designer is a full-time, entry-level Junior Designer with 0-2 years of experience who is a detail oriented, highly creative person. They will assist the Art Director in designing digital and print graphics, and must be able to originate concepts and juggle multiple projects at a time. They should be knowledgeable in motion graphics and work fluently in the Adobe Creative Suite.

Due to the nature of electoral and issue campaigns the hours can be long and irregular, with significant evening and weekend work during the busier times of the year. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Design content for digital marketing, social media, and animated banners

• Assist the Art Director in creating direct mail, logos, and posters

• Modify template-based sites with CSS, and create new sites.

• Assist with photo editing

• Other duties as needed

Position Qualifications:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Have an interest in progressive politics

• Comfortable in AfterEffects

• Fluent in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

• Handle critique and edits

• Be a great multitasker

• Comfortable using Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).

• Very detail oriented

• Have a degree in a digital design or graphic design field

This position is salaried, with a salary range from $45,000-$60,000. Additionally, Red Horse provides a competitive benefits package including medical coverage, matching contributions into a 401(k) retirement plan (upon meeting eligibility), and a flexible and generous vacation policy. 

We are committed to diversity, not just in the candidates and causes we work for, but in the company we aim to be. All candidates should have the cultural competence to successfully work with diverse groups of clients and co-workers alike. We especially encourage applications of designers from communities of color, the LGBTQ+ or non-binary community, or disabled communities.  

 We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to res...@redhorsestrategies.com with your name and Junior Designer in the subject line.