Specialist Graphics Designer at Personal Care Products Council – Washington DC, District of Columbia

SPECIALIST, GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Role Overview

The Specialist, Graphic Designer supports the development and execution of high-quality visual communications that reinforce the organization’s brand identity across all platforms. This role partners closely with the Communications & Public Affairs and Marketing & Events teams to produce creative assets that support membership engagement, advocacy, and event initiatives.

This is primarily a production-focused role, responsible for executing design projects under direction while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to brand standards. The Specialist also contributes creative ideas and design solutions to enhance the organization’s visual storytelling and audience engagement.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Develop and produce high-quality graphic assets to support communications, marketing, membership, and event initiatives.
• Design visual materials for both print (e.g., brochures, fact sheets, signage) and digital platforms (e.g., social media, email, website graphics) aligned with organizational branding.
• Create visually engaging graphics that simplify and communicate complex information effectively.
• Assist in the layout and design of multi-page publications, including reports, presentations, and marketing collateral.
• Maintain and update branded templates to ensure consistency and ease of use across the organization.
• Apply established brand standards, typography, color, and layout principles to all deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to execute projects, incorporating feedback and revisions in a timely manner.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Support the execution of visual concepts for campaigns, events, and special projects.
• Ensure all design assets meet accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance visual consistency and improve design processes

Photography Responsibilities:

• Capture professional staff headshots in alignment with organizational brand standards.
• Provide on-site event photography to support conferences, meetings, and internal events.
• Edit and optimize photos for use across digital and print platforms.
• Organize and maintain a digital photo library for easy access and future use.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability – Responds to shifting priorities and evolving project needs with flexibility.
• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy, consistency, and quality across all deliverables.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with internal teams and incorporates feedback constructively.
• Communication – Strong written and oral skills, with the ability to analyze and condense complex information; clearly conveys design concepts and responds effectively to stakeholder input.
• Creativity – Applies creative thinking to develop visually compelling and effective designs.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments and service expectations.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for actions, and meets deadlines.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to focus on the minute details of a project to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Ethical – Demonstrates conduct consistent with accepted values and standards.
• Initiative – Proactively seeks opportunities to contribute and offers assistance when needed.
• Innovation – Approaches challenges with resourcefulness and creative problem-solving.
• Organized – Uses a systematic approach to manage tasks and information effectively.
• Presentation Skills – Ability to effectively present information to various stakeholders.
• Problem Solving – Identifies issues and develops effective, proactive solutions.
• Professionalism – Demonstrates respect, accountability, and composure under pressure.
• Quality – Ensures thoroughness, applies feedback, and continuously improves work output.
• Reliability – Demonstrates consistency, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Responsible – Accepts accountability for actions and outcomes.
• Self-Motivated – Demonstrates internal drive and initiative to achieve high-quality results.
• Technical Proficiency – Demonstrates strong working knowledge of design tools and production processes.
• Time Management – Effectively prioritizes tasks and manages multiple deadlines.

Skills and Abilities

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to design across multiple formats, including digital, print, and social media.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to producing error-free work.

Experience:

• 2-4 years of professional design experience (internships and freelance work may be considered).
• Familiarity with the personal care, cosmetics, or consumer products industry a plus.
• Foundational understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Experience with event and/or headshot photography is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Microsoft Suite

Working Conditions

• Occasional periods of increased workload tied to events or office needs.
• Hybrid (minimum 2 days a week)

PCPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PCPC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, District of Columbia, state or local law. PCPC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless the accommodation would result in an undue hardship to PCPC.

PCPC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy covers all employment practices, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.