About The Messina Group

The Messina Group (TMG) is a full-service consulting firm founded by Obama for America 2012 campaign manager Jim Messina. We partner with organizations across sectors—private, public, and nonprofit—to solve complex problems, run winning campaigns, and build movements and brands that thrive by being data-driven, digitally savvy, and grounded in grassroots strategy.

We work with Fortune 100 companies, emerging startups, global leaders, and issue advocacy groups. If you’re excited about solving problems, making an impact, and learning fast, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Summary

TMG is seeking a skilled, creative, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our in-house Creative Team. This individual will play a key role in concepting, designing, and delivering compelling visuals across static, animated, print, and campaign-driven formats. The Graphic Designer is expected to bring brand narratives to life, direct creative execution across platforms, and confidently interface with select clients and internal stakeholders alike.

This is a hands-on role for a multidisciplinary designer who thrives in both independent execution and collaborative creative development. This role may occasionally require extended or flexible hours to meet client and project deadlines.

Applicants for the Graphic Designer position must submit a portfolio that clearly demonstrates a range of high-quality design work. Your portfolio should reflect both technical proficiency and strategic design thinking, with a focus on versatility and execution across formats.

Please include:

• A diverse collection of work across digital, branding, social, and print design
• At least one example of brand identity development, pitch/presentation design, or multi-format campaign assets
• Projects that showcase creative problem-solving, design systems thinking, and leadership in execution
• Descriptions of your role in each piece, including whether you were the sole designer or part of a team
• Optional: samples of animation or motion work (static files or linked video)

A link to your portfolio must be included with your application (PDF or web-based). Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. Interested applicants please include a resume and cover letter.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of digital assets including social graphics, display ads, email creatives, pitch decks, animated content, print, and more
• Maintain and evolve visual identity systems, including brand style guides, pitch decks, and scalable design templates.
• Collaborate effectively across multiple teams within TMG
• Stay ahead of visual trends and propose new ideas for content and formats
• Lead creative communication on select client accounts, including presenting work, articulating rationale, and implementing feedback
• Support pitch and proposal design for new business opportunities

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Canva)
• Working knowledge of motion graphics and light video editing
• Ability to work within deadlines and manage multiple design projects simultaneously
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand, campaign, and digital design work
• Experience developing content for Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and display ad platforms
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Confidence and experience in client interaction and presentation delivery

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in graphic design, preferably in an agency, brand, or campaign environment.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Proficiency in photo editing, retouching, and color correction to enhance asset quality
• Familiarity with captioning and subtitle standards for accessibility in digital content
• Working knowledge of Digital Asset Management (DAM) tools for organizing, tagging, and versioning creative files
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and how design translates into front-end development
• Experience collaborating with web developers, ensuring that creative assets work across devices and platforms
• Comfort working in fast-paced, sprint-style environments, using project tools like Asana, ClickUp, or Trello

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; plus a discretionary bonus, if applicable
• Salary range: $60,000 - $85,000 USD, based on experience and technical depth
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family.
• Paid time off (PTO), federal holidays, and end-of-year break.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development budget, gym/cell stipend, and 401K with employer match.

Work Environment

This position is based in our Washington, DC office with a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Hybrid schedules are subject to change based on business needs. Occasional travel may be required. TMG offers a collaborative and high-energy environment with the opportunity to grow and do meaningful work.

The Messina Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and firing, internal promotions, training opportunities, selection of vendors and consultants, provision of services, compensation and benefits.

Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment, and employment with TMG is at-will.