Senior Graphic Designer
$75k - $80k USD
Role Duration: March 2026 - October 30, 2026
ABOUT ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.
People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGNS TEAM
The Campaigns team is a leading Democratic political consulting and direct mail firm with a record of winning tough races. We have an in-house creative studio that specializes in brand strategy, copywriting, design and direct mail production. We serve as creative partners to our clients, helping them solve their biggest challenges from brainstorming to creative production and execution. Together, we’re a team of strategists, copywriters, branding experts, and designers.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Orchestra is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join the Campaigns team as we staff up for the 2026 election season. You should have natural talent and an interest in politics with the ability to translate abstract messages into direct mail, canvassing literature, digital/social media ads, and other creative products.
Role duration: This is a temporary, full-time position running from March 2026 through October 30, 2026.
Role location: Ideally, candidates are based near our New York, N.Y. office, though remote candidates in the United States will still be considered.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
As a Graphic Designer on the Campaigns team, you will...
- Collaborate with Art Directors and account team members on multiple campaigns to produce and edit eye-catching and exceptional direct mail, plus other campaign materials
- Regularly meet tight deadlines for a diverse range of candidates running for office
- Find solutions to feedback that maintain strong layouts, branding, and design hierarchy
- Actively participate in visual concepts for mail
- Organize and maintain project files
Essential skills:
- 5+ years of experience with print design and art direction in an agency setting (or comparable environment)
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Detail-oriented, efficient, organized, highly productive, and collaborative approach to work with strong time management skills
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment and work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, during peak periods
- Can adapt under pressure and quickly pivot priorities to meet last-minute deadlines
Preferred skills:
- Editorial design experience
- Political campaign design experience
WORKING AT ORCHESTRA
Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $75,000 - $80,000 annually (prorated)
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Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
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