Top 147 Graphic Designers Jobs in Washington, DC

Graphic Designer
Defender of Wildlife —Washington, DC
- $79,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
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Graphic Design Specialist
Wiley Rein LLP —Washington, DC
- $105,000 - $128,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Graphic Designers (Evergreen – Fulltime and Freelance)
AKOYA —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- English
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Graphic Designer
ESQUIRE DEPOSITION SOLUTIONS LLC —Washington, DC
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Senior level
Graphic Designer
WETA —Arlington, VA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Organizational skills
Graphic Designer
BerlinRosen —Washington, DC
- $70,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Opportunities for advancement
Graphic Designer, Mid
Booz Allen Hamilton —Washington, DC
- $53,000 - $108,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
Multichannel Graphic Designer
Moore —Lanham, MD
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Print Desk Designer (Contract)
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $7,200 - $9,500 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
Graphic Designer
Booz Allen Hamilton —Washington, DC
- $53,000 - $108,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
Graphic Design Specialist
Booz Allen Hamilton —Washington, DC
- $53,000 - $108,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
2d
Graphic Designer
Network Runners, Inc. —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- SharePoint
- HTML
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Graphic Designer
Artemis Arc —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
Junior Graphic Designer
Partner Forces —Arlington, VA
- $62,000 - $68,000 a year
- Marketing
- Business development
- Analysis skills
12d
Graphic Designer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton —Washington, DC
- $69,400 - $158,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
Part-Time Temporary Graphic Designer (duration: approximately 3 months)
National Children's Museum —Washington, DC
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
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Graphic Designer 1
HII —Arlington, VA
- $54,837 - $78,000 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Graphics Designer SME
AMSG —Washington, DC
- 6 years
- Bachelor's degree
- SharePoint
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Graphic Artist: Digital Content Producer
OBXtek Inc. —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Digital Designer
Reservoir Communications Group —Washington, DC
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Email
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Graphic Designer

Defender of Wildlife
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$79,000 - $85,000 a year

Qualifications

Social media advertising
Digital resource management
Basic graphic design principles
Budget management
Adobe Lightroom
Presentation software
5 years
Bachelor of Science
Digital asset management
Brochures
Color management
Social media graphic design
Research
Mid-level
Schedule management
Digital photography software
Managing design projects
Photo editing
Cloud-based systems
Website design projects
Computer hardware
Infographic graphic design
Print quality checks
Brand storytelling
Video effects application
SharePoint
Production management
Digital asset management systems
macOS
Vendor contract management

Full Job Description

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer

SALARY: $79,000 - $85,000

FLSA: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Communications

LOCATION: Headquarters, Washington, D.C

REPORTS TO: Multimedia Director

NUMBER OF DIRECT/INDIRECT REPORTS: 0

LAST REVISED: May 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Multimedia Director this role will create graphic designs, choose and procure photos, assist with proofing and revisions, oversee pre-print process and bidding, work with printers and other vendors to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of Defenders’ design deliverables. Take charge of production and printing process to ensure timely and on-budget designs. Assure that all Defenders designs maintain high standards consistent with Defenders’ branding standards and guidelines and play an integral role in rebranding. Capture, edit, and organize photos of events, wildlife, wild places, and staff. Uphold organizational standards for accurate, human-captured images of wildlife and wild landscapes, photo researching, editing, rights-negotiating, multimedia organization, and managing PhotoShelter, our cloud-based database of images for organization-wide use. Create motion graphics and animations for specific projects and as visual storytelling support for organizational campaigns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide art direction for Defenders’ printed and online materials to ensure visually compelling graphic designs that follow Defenders’ branding guidelines.
Oversee pre-press operations, check color and coordinate proofing process.
Ensure that printing, assembly and delivery of publications meet the highest standards of quality, environmental sustainability, timeliness and economy.
Keep track of all schedules and deadlines, keep all projects on time and on budget.
Maintain archive of designed materials in SharePoint and Media Den shared network spaces.
Solicit and review bids from printers and other contractors, help prepare and monitor contracts with vendors and review, submit for payment and track vendor invoices.
Create display and social ads, infographics and other elements for digital advertising.
Must be open to innovating design style and requests to meet a rapidly evolving landscape.
Respond to requests for images from marketing, communications, fundraising, program and other departments throughout the organization. Research and edit candidate photos to ensure that images meet standards for accuracy, realism and quality.
Negotiate for appropriate rights and/or purchase photos, working within assigned budgets. Obtain and provide accurate credit and caption information, and ensure this information is included in final product, as appropriate.
Review, update and manage a database of photos, ensuring that these meet standards for accuracy, realism and quality. Oversee entry and cataloging of these photos on Defenders’ digital asset management, PhotoShelter. Work with stock agencies and/or individual photographers to obtain images to augment this database of images staff can freely use.
Design deliverables including ads, out of home, annual reports, calendars, invitations, brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, PowerPoint templates, virtual backgrounds, motion graphics, infographics, animations, flyers, briefs, cards and other printed and digital materials as requested.

This position requires occasional domestic travel.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in progressively responsible positions in design and production, print, photography, motion graphics, and animation preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for All Defenders

https://defenders.org/knowledge-skills-and-abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Graphic Designer

Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom, Canva, After Effects, font management and digital asset management. Expertise in Apple hardware and software, able to transfer files from PC to Mac environment (and vice versa).
Ability to make decisions, work independently, and juggle many different responsibilities.
Knowledge of, and experience, with web design and HTML.
Knowledgeable with maintaining branding identity and consistency in all designs.
Organized and able to work efficiently under deadline pressure.
Willingness to work cooperatively and accept constructive criticism.
Knowledge of and interest in nature and environmental issues.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Activities

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Operating machinery and/or power tools.

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Low temperatures.

High temperatures.

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Noisy environments.

Hazardous conditions.

Poor ventilation.

Small and/or enclosed spaces.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Visit www.defenders.org to apply.

All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Defenders of Wildlife provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, veterans' status or and any other legally protected class, characteristic or trait per applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please be advised this position is union-eligible. This position is part of a union bargaining unit represented by OPEIU Local 2.

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