The DLCC’s sole mission is to win Democratic majorities and build Democratic power in state legislatures. To grow governing power, we battle to win and hold majorities, build their capacity to be self-sustaining, and expand the map cycle over cycle to shape the future of this country. As the official party committee dedicated to state legislatures, we also represent and elevate our ballot level on the national stage to bring more attention and resources to this ballot level.

As the Senior Designer, you’ll work within DLCC’s Marketing and Communications Department to oversee and produce engaging, eye-catching, and on-brand multimedia products, including digital and print graphics, videos, and animations to be used across departments and platforms.

This role reports to the Director of Marketing. The DLCC is a hybrid organization located in Washington, DC. This position is eligible to be permanently remote or for flexible work arrangements. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

The Senior Designer is expected to model the values of the DLCC:

– CREDIBILITY: We are respected and trusted in words and actions.
– INCLUSIVE: The DLCC values the unique experience and perspective of all who work here. We strive to make all contributors feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We focus on outcomes, recognizing different people approach opportunities and challenges differently.
– INITIATIVE: We exhibit high levels of creativity in our work and need all team members to proactively contribute ideas to move our work forward.
– RESULTS DRIVEN: Our team undertakes projects professionally and executes them fully and to completion.
– RISK: We identify opportunities to employ new ideas and tactics and execute these ideas when we believe the potential reward outweighs the risk. We evaluate, learn, and improve our strategy, both when the risks pay off and when they do not.
– TEAMWORK: We work collaboratively, additively, and in sync with our colleagues. Our individual work considers the needs, capacity, and expertise of those we work alongside.

Responsibilities:
– Design and manage existing DLCC brand assets (logos, brand guidelines, style guides) as well as new products, templates, and visuals while ensuring that they meet the highest standards for clarity, emotion, and brand integrity.
– Work closely with multiple teams across the organization to guide the creative direction of graphic design for a wide variety of digital and print projects, ranging from grassroots fundraising graphics, social media graphics, website graphics digital ads, donor collateral, event materials, and DLCC merchandise
– Oversee creative projects from start to finish, meeting deadlines and clearly communicating with stakeholders on timelines and requests.
– Manage and develop creative concepts for marketing campaigns that are designed to drive fundraising success.
– Participate and collaborate in brainstorming and strategy discussions with colleagues from different teams to develop marketing campaigns and tactics that include email engagement, social media, web, and other aspects.

Outcomes:
– DLCC’s brand and mission are well supported and reinforced by strong visual creative assets deployed across the organization’s outbound communications.
– Design requests are prioritized according to organizational impact and completed in an efficient manner.
– DLCC’s data and information are visually presented clearly across the organization.
– A unified creative perspective is incorporated into DLCC’s work across teams.

Qualifications:
– 4-6 years of experience in graphic design, digital design, and content strategy.
– A demonstrated portfolio of design products that demonstrates talent, creativity, and vision.
– Strong storytelling skills with the ability to identify compelling narratives to donor audiences, both familiar with and new to the DLCC’s work.
– Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
– Experience in designing websites and landing pages with attention to user experience and interface (UX/UI) (CSS, HTML5 not necessary but helpful).
– Additional experience with Premier and After Effects is a plus.
– Experience in video and motion graphics editing and project management, or working with outside firms, is also a plus.
– An interest and understanding of emerging trends and norms in the creative and political industries, including AI tools and new technology.
– The ability to balance multiple projects for different stakeholders with competing deadlines and to iterate creative solutions.
– At least one cycle of experience on a campaign, party committee, or PAC, or similar non-profit or agency experience is preferred.
– Strong attention to detail.
– Shares our commitment to electing state legislative Democrats.

Physical Requirements:
The DLCC is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at the DLCC.

The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

All DLCC employees must be able to operate a computer and use a cell phone. For roles at the DLCC that include frequent business travel expectations, we can discuss reasonable alternatives to travel in some instances. Most roles also require communicating with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or via email. Applicants with questions about accommodations may request to speak with our ADA liaison, Kennissa Brown.

Essential functions of the role include:
– Working from a computer for long periods of time.
– While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate using the telephone, email, and in person with stakeholders.
– Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
– This position may require the employee to periodically travel across the country with audio-visual equipment and attend meetings and conferences off-site.
– This role may require work outside of normal business hours.

How to Apply
The salary range for the Senior Designer position is $75,000 – $83,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The DLCC offers a generous benefits package, including:

– More than 25 days of paid time off, including for Federal holidays, time off around Federal holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year, vacation, sick days.
– Fully paid health/vision/dental insurance for the employee + spouse/partner + dependents.
– Up to 6% retirement employer contribution.
– Monthly use-it-or-lose-it $100 transit benefit for employees located in the DC region.
– Employer contribution of $500 to employee’s Flexible Spending Account, and opportunity to withhold pre-tax income for Dependent Care Account.
– Up to $5,000 employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for IVF-related costs or Adoption Assistance, and up to $2,500 for employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for out-of-pocket dental and orthodontic expenses.
– Monthly $100 student loan payment benefit.
– Monthly $100 mobile phone reimbursement.
– and more.

To apply for this position, please complete an electronic application at https://www.dlcc.org/careers by January 9, 2026. The DLCC may review applications after this deadline; however, this is not a guarantee that your application will be considered if it is not submitted by January 9, 2026. Only complete applications through the application portal will be accepted. You must also include a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to be considered for this position. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for this position, they may request it in writing by emailing jobs(at)dlcc.org. No calls, please. Applicants will be screened on a rolling basis.

The DLCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to engaging, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DLCC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. The DLCC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is North America’s strongest union, representing more than 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The Strategic Initiatives Department is integral to the Teamsters’ mission, overseeing communications, research, economics, capital strategies, and the Teamsters History Project. The department equips Teamsters affiliates with essential resources to excel in organizing, public relations, contract campaigns, audience expansion, and enhancing public perception.

Position Summary:
Graphic Designer assists with digital and print design, including website development, social media strategy, digital content development, preparing materials for the web and print, website marketing, e-activism, and new technologies integration. Based in Washington, DC, this position operates full-time and in-person from the union’s headquarters.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Uses computer and traditional design equipment to design and produce publications and other visual aids.
• Produces, in a timely manner, educational, advocacy, and instructional printed materials.
• Takes a project from concept to finished product, with creativity and sensitivity to appropriateness and effectiveness for the audience.
• Works with in-house graphic design staff and printers.
• Learns, uses, and assists others with computer software and equipment.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as related to the position and assigned by the Director, Strategic Initiatives Department, or designee(s).

Education and Experience
• Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent experience required.
• College level coursework in graphic design preferred.
• One to three years’ design experience required.
• Ability to read and write in Spanish desirable.
• Knowledge of labor unions and/or communications departments or organizations preferred.

Starting salary range is $62,000.00 – $76,000.00, plus FICA reimbursement, 100% employer-paid health & welfare plan, pension, optional 401(k), FSA, and vacation & sick leave.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to https://teamster.org/careers-at-the-ibt/

The IBT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply.

Communications Specialist
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Headquarters
Strategic Initiatives Department
Based in Washington, DC (In-Person, Full-Time)

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) is seeking a Communications Specialist to work in the union’s Strategic Initiatives Department.
Employer Background
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union is the largest and most diverse union in the country with over 1.3 million members. For more than a century, the Teamsters union has been standing up for working people. Beyond freight drivers and warehouse workers, the Teamsters represent workers in virtually every occupation imaginable – from airline pilots to zookeepers, and nearly everything in between.
Position Description
Under the general supervision of the Director, Strategic Initiatives Department, or his/her designee(s), the Communications Specialist facilitates effective and timely delivery of communications materials, including but not limited to digital and print news stories, press releases, web content, and other project assets. Monitors and updates communications tools and outlets to ensure public-facing content remains visible and interactive. Assists Project Managers and Senior Communications Specialists in writing, editing, or drafting of content, as assigned.
This position’s day-to-day work will likely include some combination of the activities below:
• Assists Project Managers and Senior Communications Specialists in writing, editing, or drafting content, as assigned.
• Assists in updating Teamster.org and organizational microsites with relevant and timely content, as provided by other Communications team staff.
• Assists in updating International Union and campaign-specific social media sites and digital apps with new content, as assigned or needed.
• Composes correspondence for Director and Assistant Directors of the department, the General Secretary-Treasurer, and the General President, as requested.
• Attends department and team meetings, as needed and assigned, to gather information and work collaboratively with staff.
• Attends regular meetings of divisional liaisons to maintain awareness of communications, research, and economic projects under development across the department.
• Assists designers within Communications team to prepare materials and signage, and help ensure ordering and delivery of related assets, for Teamsters special events, meetings, and conferences.
• Assists local unions with accessing or ordering Teamsters posters, signage, magazines, videos, and promotional items, as need arises.
• Conducts building tours of the International Headquarters, as requested.
• Responds to routine telephone inquiries, as need arises.
• Proofreads stories, press releases, project materials, memos, letters, and related internal and external communications materials, as requested.
• Reviews various news outlets to locate stories of interest to the International Union and labor movement, on a regular basis.
• Adheres to all department and organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities as related to the position or assigned by the Director, Strategic Initiatives Department, or his/her designee(s).
The position is based in Washington, DC. Candidates must be available to work in-person full-time at our DC headquarters.
Experience and Qualifications
Successful applicants will have the experience and qualifications listed below:
• Bachelor of Arts degree with emphasis in communications and journalism preferred.
• Internship in communications/journalism environment preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a professional communications position required.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office software in a Mac or PC environment required.
• Working knowledge of WordPress and/or other content management systems is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, QuarkXPress, or other design software is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated pleasant telephone manner.

Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $64,392.00 to $79,316.00. The IBT offers a robust benefits package including a 100% employer-paid health and welfare plan, vacation and sick leave, pension, FICA reimbursement, and 401(k) option.
The Teamsters headquarters building offers all employees access to a subsidized cafeteria, two onsite gyms, and protected bike parking. The building is only a 10-minute walk from Union Station in Washington, DC. Personal vehicle parking is not provided but paid garages are nearby.
Application Submission Instructions
To apply for this position, submit your resume and required application materials on the Teamster’s website https://teamster.org/careers-at-the-ibt/
The IBT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply.