617MediaGroup, the Northeast’s fastest-growing progressive communications agency, is looking for a Designer to join our growing team. At 617MediaGroup, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. 617MediaGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Who we are:
Veteran campaigners, communicators, designers, strategists, storytellers, web developers, and true-believers. We love what we do. We’re results-driven. And we only work with clients we believe in.
What we do:
We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply, and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services: from earned media to paid, and social media to owned content. Copy and design. We do it all.
Who you are:
- A hungry, go-getter with superior quality graphic and web design skills.
- An effective multitasker with a positive and can-do attitude towards work, clients, and colleagues.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- You are eager to make a difference for the public good.
- An organized, thoughtful designer with a passion for clean and effective design.
What you will be doing:
- Supporting a wide range of social justice and workers’ rights initiatives with eye-catching materials.
- Conceptualizing visuals based on client campaign needs .
- Facilitating print processes for clients in collaboration with account team.
- Assisting in designing a variety of collateral, such as newsletters, brochures, posters, banners, flyers, social media graphics, print and web ads, magazines, t-shirts, and more.
- Maintaining WordPress websites and landing pages based on client briefs or agency requirements with user-friendly design and clear navigation.
- Conducting design research for brand development.
- Receiving mentorship from a senior designer.
What we value:
- The peace of mind that comes with fully-paid healthcare premiums.
- Industry-leading benefits, including ample paid time off.
Your experience:
- At least 1-2 years of professional graphic design experience; agency experience a plus, but not required.
- Experience with design software and intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Illustrator.
- Ability to create concepts, designs, and layouts for large scale graphics and printed materials.
- Proficiency in social media, web design, and Photoshop.
- Strong working knowledge of print production.
- Top-notch communications skills and a fantastic attitude.
- Experience with web design and creating user-friendly WordPress websites.
- Demonstrated commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Effective at solving problems, whether taking charge independently or working with a team.
The current minimum starting salary offer for this position is $40,500. The current maximum starting salary offer for this position is $50,000. Starting salary offer amounts are furnished at the discretion of the agency with adherence to contractually guaranteed minimum pay rates and are also based on the relevant experience level of the applicant and on agency hiring needs. 617MediaGroup is proud to be a union shop and 617MediaGroup employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees of 617MediaGroup enjoy robust opportunities for professional and financial growth and advancement.
We currently have staff located in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, Washington D.C., Louisiana, Florida, and California. We are accepting applications from across the United States and working remotely for the foreseeable future.