Design and Creative Lead

PowerLines

. Lead the design and production of communications materials, including reports, publications, data visualizations, infographics, social media graphics, event materials, presentations, one-pagers, and web graphics .

Posted 11/10/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $8,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in graphic design, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, project management, and the ability to translate complex information into engaging visuals. Strong experience in brand application and multimedia oversight is essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Graphic DesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopProject Management

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Hard Skills

Visual CommunicationData VisualizationInfographic DesignWeb DesignUX/UI DesignArt DirectionCreative DirectionLong-Form Document DesignMultimedia DesignBrand Application

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCollaborationFeedback Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteWebsite Management SystemsProject Tracking SystemsVideo Editing Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Graphic DesignBachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsPolicy ResearchBrand GuidelinesMarketingEvent Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and production of communications materials, including reports, publications, data visualizations, infographics, social media graphics, event materials, presentations, one-pagers, and web graphics
Apply and evolve PowerLines’ visual identity and branding guidelines across projects and platforms
Translate complex policy research, data, and technical information into clear, engaging visuals
Manage routine PowerLines website updates, including publishing and updating content and incorporating visual assets
Provide art direction and creative oversight for multimedia work, including video and other non-static content
Partner with communications leadership to expand the PowerLines brand across channels, campaigns, partnerships, and events
Lead website design, including page layouts, user experience, and new pages and features
Set the visual approach for data visualizations and create charts and graphics for reports, social media, web, and press
Shape the design of events and convenings, including branding, materials, and production elements
Provide creative direction and feedback to contract designers and outside creative partners
Serve as the primary point of contact for organization-wide design requests
Set timelines and deadlines, establish review milestones, manage multiple projects, and maintain project tracking systems and design files
Refine design workflows and collaborate with communications, policy, and leadership colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience (in lieu of a degree, 7 years of relevant experience may be considered)
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality print, web, and digital design, including complex layouts, brand applications, and clear visual communication
Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop
Experience designing long-form documents, reports, publications, data visualizations, infographics, and other complex graphics
Experience working within established brand guidelines and applying a visual identity consistently across a range of deliverables
Experience providing art direction or creative direction, including guiding and giving feedback on the work of other designers, contractors, or agencies
Experience extending a brand across new channels, formats, and audiences, with a sensibility for marketing and audience growth
Experience overseeing multimedia work, such as video and photography, and/or designing for live events
Strong project management skills, including developing briefs, setting deadlines, managing competing priorities, coordinating feedback, and delivering work on schedule
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues who do not have a design background
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and ideation skills
Experience with web design and/or UX/UI
Experience with video editing and/or working with nonprofit, policy, or mission-driven organizations is a bonus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Possibility of converting to a full-time salaried position with benefits