Contract Graphic Designer

 Remote | Contract Role | $6,000/month | Minimum 30 Hours/Week

Statecraft Media is a full-service political media agency supporting Democratic candidates and progressive organizations across the country. We are seeking a Contract Graphic Designer to support our creative production team on a dedicated, retainer basis.

This is a high-volume, fast-paced design role focused primarily on digital advertising creative, direct mail, and campaign text messaging graphics. The ideal candidate is a strong generalist who can execute quickly, communicate clearly, and integrate seamlessly into a collaborative team environment.

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Role Overview

This designer will work closely with our internal production and account teams to produce campaign deliverables on tight timelines. You will be a core part of our creative workflow, helping ensure that projects move efficiently from concept to completion while meeting campaign standards and deadlines.

This is not a one-off freelance role. We are looking for a designer who can dedicate consistent weekly capacity to Statecraft Media and operate as an integrated member of our team.

Contract Term

This is a contract retainer position. Start and end dates will be determined based on cycle needs, with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Production

  • Design high-performing digital advertising creative for Meta, streaming, and other platforms

  • Produce direct mail layouts and print-ready files on campaign timelines

  • Create graphics for campaign text messaging and rapid-response communications

  • Support ongoing creative needs across multiple active accounts

Team Integration & Workflow

  • Work closely with our Operations and Production team to manage deliverables and deadlines

  • Collaborate with account teams to ensure creative aligns with campaign goals and messaging

  • Maintain strong communication and responsiveness throughout the production process

  • Participate in internal check-ins and creative coordination as needed

Execution, Speed, and Quality

  • Deliver work quickly and accurately, often with same-day turnaround expectations

  • Maintain strong attention to detail across versions, specs, and final outputs

  • Collaborate with our Creative Director throughout the design process to maintain creative alignment, quality control, and campaign-ready execution.

  • Be open to constructive feedback and revisions as part of a fast-moving campaign environment

  • Ensure deliverables are completed correctly, on time, and to standard

Qualifications

  • Strong dynamic graphic design skills with the ability to work across digital and print formats

  • Experience with HTML Ad building and/or website builders: The Brief AI, Advent, etc.

  • Experience with print mediums such as mail pieces, flyers, promotional items, and print ready deliverables.

  • Expert Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required)

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a remote team environment

  • Reliable availability during core business hours

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities under pressure

  • Political or campaign design experience is strongly preferred and will be given significant weight, though not required

Expectations & Availability

  • Minimum 30 hours per week dedicated to Statecraft Media

  • Availability during core business hours with consistent Slack responsiveness

  • Same-day or rapid turnaround will often be required, particularly during peak election periods

Compensation

  • $6,000/month contract retainer

  • Consistent weekly workload and long-term cycle-based partnership opportunity

How to Apply

Please email Jobs@StatecraftMedia.com with your resume, portfolio, and a brief note expressing your interest in the position.

About Statecraft Media

Statecraft Media is a Democratic and progressive political media agency delivering full-service creative, digital advertising, direct mail, video production, and strategic communications. We work with candidates and organizations who are serious about winning and building long-term impact.

Statecraft Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Statecraft’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, length of time spent unemployed, as well as other classifications protected by applicable laws. Our mission is to create a safe workplace for ALL employees of varied backgrounds where everyone has an opportunity to succeed, learn, grow, and make a real difference in the world around us. People of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.