Graphic Designer

Overview

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since 2005, we have served as a bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

The Graphic Designer creates modern, forward-looking visuals that support policy and political work, as well as internal culture-building initiatives at Third Way. They collaborate with policy and communications staff to translate complex information into accessible graphics, with support from the Deputy Director of Multimedia and Design. The design work includes charts, infographics, slide decks, event graphics, and other visuals that help communicate our work to a broad audience.

In addition to policy and political design work, this role partners with the Business Operations team to design materials that enhance the staff experience, from onboarding tools to graphics for internal communications. The designer also helps shape the look of graphics around the office and participates in team initiatives, offering opportunities to experiment with playful and engaging visuals. Staying current on design trends and tools is important to keep Third Way’s materials fresh, on-brand, and visually impactful.

The Graphic Designer will:

• Prepares products and press releases for the website;
• Partner with staff to turn complex ideas and data into compelling visual content, such as charts, infographics, decks, and other visuals with support of the Deputy Director of Multimedia and Design;
• Ensure all graphics are accessible, on-brand, and optimized for use across platforms;
• Partner with the HR team to welcome new staff with professional photographs, order business cards, and prepare bios and materials for the website;
• Collaborate with the Business Operations team to support internal events and communications with design needs;
• Archive design files using the design team system;
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and technology to keep Third Way’s materials looking fresh;
• Support the Deputy Director of Multimedia and Design with other design needs.

Salary Range
: $50,000 - $65,000, annually

At Third Way, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

• Collaborative
• Design Theory
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Customer Focus
• Flexibility
• Detail Orientation
• Accountability for Self
• Respectfulness

• A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or related discipline or at least one year of experience;
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop);
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Basic knowledge of photography;
• Familiarity with HTML and CMS to support Third Way’s website;
• Video editing and After Effects skills are a plus (Adobe Premiere and After Effects);
• Tableau and Data wrapper skills are a plus;
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and both collaboratively and independently;
• Maintains excellent customer service with good communication and relationship skills;
• Manages multiple deadlines efficiently with strong time management skills.

• Self-starters: seize opportunities and bring sustained passion for our mission;
• Collaborators: work in teams, share ideas, and advance priorities;
• Creators: foster divergent thinking and challenge preconceptions;
• Results-oriented: commit to clear objectives, timelines, accountability, and impact;
• Respectful: embrace diverse perspectives and foster diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

• Participate in onboarding and learn about Business Operations, HR, Benefits, IT, Finance, and office operations;
• Meet your TW Buddy and the staff, and learn the culture;
• Learn payroll, compliance, and labor tracking processes…