Graphic Designer
Crystal City, VA
Schmidt Special Competitive Studies Project – SCSP Operations /
Full Time /
On-site
Founded by Dr. Eric Schmidt, the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) is a 501(c)3 private foundation tasked with making recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term global competitiveness for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies reshape our global strategic environment. The project is organized into six panels–Foreign Policy, Intelligence, Defense, Economy, Society, and Future Technology Platforms. Each panel will analyze AI and other emerging technologies, address how these technologies will reshape their field and produce detailed recommendations to ensure that America is organized to win the techno-economic competition.
The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) is a non-partisan, non-profit initiative with a clear mission: to make recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term competitiveness as artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies are reshaping our national security, economy, and society. We want to ensure that America is positioned and organized to win the techno-economic competition between now and 2030, the critical window for shaping the future.
As the Graphic Designer at SCSP, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our organization and enhancing the impact of our work. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to create visually compelling and informative materials that support our mission and engage our audience
Key Responsibilities:
- Event Design: Develop visually engaging graphics for all signature SCSP events. This may involve creating promotional and presentation materials, signage, and social media assets.
- Editorial Design: Collaborate with our research panels to design and format reports, newsletters, white papers, placemats, and other publications. Ensure that these materials are visually appealing, easy to navigate, and effectively communicate complex information.
- Social Media Support: Design eye-catching graphics and animations for SCSP's social media channels, ensuring consistency with our brand guidelines and optimizing for each platform's specific requirements.
- Brand Development: Develop and update brand guidelines, logo variations, and templates.
- Website & Digital Assets: Create and manage visually appealing websites, landing pages for events and programs, and other digital assets.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
- Experience in graphic design, preferably in a non-profit, think tank, or similar organization.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
- A keen eye for detail, strong visual aesthetic, and a passion for creating impactful designs.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with animation or motion graphics.
- Familiarity with web design principles.
$64,000 - $91,500 a year
This is an exempt position.
