National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. - Junior Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Washington, United States.

Client: National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc.

Location: Washington, DC

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc., a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization based in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a part-time Junior Graphic Designer to join the Marketing and Communications team. This energetic, creative, and passionate professional will play a key role in celebrating springtime throughout Washington, DC and surrounding areas.

The Junior Graphic Designer supports the Marketing & Communications team through the ideation, design, execution, and production of creative assets that advance organizational marketing, branding, and communications initiatives. Reporting to the Brand Design & Creative Manager, this role contributes to a wide range of projects including event branding, Festival signage, advertising campaigns, digital marketing materials, print collateral, and support brand resources.

The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented designer with 1–3 years of professional experience who is comfortable managing multiple projects, collaborating across departments, and translating established brand standards into engaging visual communications.

This is a part-time position.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Design & Production

• Conceptualize, design, and produce assets across digital, print, and environmental applications for Signature Events, Community Programs, and other Festival initiatives.
• Develop and execute high-quality communication designs including document layout, presentations, logos/identities, infographics, and more.
• Contribute to and help implement the visual brand identity from concept through delivery, supporting quality, aesthetic cohesion, and adherence to project timelines.
• Assess organization of brand assets and identify opportunities to improve brand systems for internal and external partners use.
• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards in design production.
• Prepare print-ready files and digital assets according to production specifications and deadlines.

Event Branding & Festival Signage

• Develop visual concepts and branded creative for indoor and outdoor Festival and event experiences.
• Design event signage, wayfinding systems, banners, stage graphics, sponsor recognition materials, and environmental graphics.
• Ensure all materials meet brand guidelines, quality standards and maintain the Festival’s brand voice.
• Coordinate production-ready artwork with vendors, printers, and event stakeholders as needed.
• Support the Brand Creative & Brand Manager in additional creative direction as needed.

Marketing & Advertising Support

• Design creative assets for:
• Digital advertising
• Social media campaigns
• Print advertising, including newspaper placements
• Promotional collateral and marketing materials
• Website promotions as needed
• Email marketing campaigns as needed (e-blasts)
• Collaborate with marketing team members to develop campaign creative that supports organizational goals.
• Create and manage QR codes, Bitly links, and other campaign tracking tools.
• Monitor engagement metrics and performance data related to marketing assets and campaigns.

Collaboration & Project Management

• Work closely with Marketing & Communications team members on strategic initiatives and campaign execution.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand project objectives and deliver creative solutions.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, creative reviews, and project planning meetings.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• 1–3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Diploma, certificate, or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Experience preparing files for both digital and print production.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative and collaborative work style with ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience working within established brand standards and guidelines.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms and digital advertising assets.
• Basic understanding of marketing analytics and performance reporting.
• Experience using URL tracking tools such as Bitly and QR code management platforms.
• Familiarity with Canva, PowerPoint, and other collaborative design platforms.

Additional Information

This is a part-time, temporary position that will start no earlier than October 2, 2026, and end May 30, 2027.