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Center for a New American Security

<div>The Center for a New American Security is an independent, bipartisan, nonprofit think tank that develops strong, pragmatic, and principled national security and defense policies. CNAS is looking to hire a graphic designer to work with our creative director, editors, and researchers to produce visual materials that elevate the presentation of our national security ideas and analysis. In this position you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to design everything from branded campaigns to infographics, custom illustrations, maps and charts, editorial design and layout, motion graphics, video, and web content. 
This position is for a creative who loves variety: someone who can create novel cover art concepts for a report on drones, sketch out artboards for an explainer video on digital currency, or create new branding for a center-wide campaign, while also laying out 60 pages of text for a report on AI, developing a PowerPoint deck for an internal board meeting, or selecting a branded holiday gift for partners and employees. The research at CNAS is entrepreneurial and bold, enabling the design team to push boundaries with visual solutions.

Visit this link to see some of our design work. 


Responsibilities 
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<li>Designing CNAS reports to include formatting text; placing assets; creating custom interior graphics and report cover art; preparing files for print and web; and designing assets for promotion.</li>
<li>Creating infographics such as maps, charts, and data visualizations.</li>
<li>Developing branding and illustrations for new projects or special events.</li>
<li>Assisting teams with graphics development for presentations and events using non-designer tools like PowerPoint.</li>
<li>Developing art and storyboards for motion designers to develop explainer videos.</li>
<li>Assisting the creative director in ways to improve design team capabilities and processes.</li></ul> 


Qualifications and Requirements 

Required:
<ul>
<li>Has a BA/BS in graphic design or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>Has a portfolio demonstrating relevant work across print and digital products.</li>
<li>Is skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud &mdash; with an emphasis on InDesign &mdash; to create text-rich layouts for reports, magazines, newspapers, books, and marketing materials, with strong attention to detail in typesetting and formatting.</li>
<li>Has experience creating data visualizations that translate complex topics into clear, compelling visuals.</li>
<li>Understands digital design spaces and can produce graphics for social media, email, event platforms, websites, podcasts, and videos.</li>
<li>Has experience building new brands as well as maintaining and evolving existing ones.</li>
<li>Is well organized, manages multiple concurrent projects and files, and consistently meets deadlines &mdash; taking projects from brief to final delivery with sound design judgment and minimal oversight.</li>
<li>Has experience working directly with clients or stakeholders: gathering requirements, pitching concepts, and confidently articulating the story and rationale behind design decisions.</li>
<li>Works collaboratively and flexibly, integrating feedback from both designers and non-designers, and brings proactive creative instincts while remaining receptive to direction.</li>
<li>Can communicate design principles to non-designers and equip colleagues with templates in tools like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Canva, and data visualization software.</li>
<li>Has legal right to work in the United States.</li>
<li>Is based in Washington, D.C. metro area (DC, MD, VA) or willing to relocate upon job offer. This position includes a mix of remote and in-person work, with a regular presence at our D.C. office expected. We're open to discussing the specific arrangement with strong candidates.</li> 
</ul>
Preferred:
<ul>
<li>Has 5+ years of design experience, or 3+ years in an agency or multi-designer studio environment.</li>
<li>Has an interest in government, U.S. national security, foreign policy, or international relations.</li></ul> 


About CNAS 

The Center for a New American Security develops bold, innovative, and bipartisan national security and defense policies that promote and protect American interests and values. Building on the deep expertise and broad experience of its staff and advisors, CNAS engages policymakers, experts, and the public with innovative fact-based research, ideas, and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate. As an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization, CNAS leads efforts to help inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow. CNAS is located in Washington, D.C. 


CNAS is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 


CNAS offers a complete and competitive benefits package for employees which includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&amp;D insurance, short and long term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, transportation subsidies, and an employee assistance program.</div>

Graphic Designer

<div>The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is seeking an editor to help execute the Center&rsquo;s publications process. CNAS is a leading foreign policy and national security think tank that produces approximately 40 major analytic reports each year. 


The editor, reporting to the editorial and publications director, will play a key role in coordinating the Center&rsquo;s publications and will work closely with the Publications and Communications teams, as well as the eight research programs. They must be able to work independently and as part of a small team. The editor should have impeccable attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple projects at once, and a strong background in editing. This is an overview of primary responsibilities. Other tasks may be required, and responsibilities may vary to fulfill the Center&rsquo;s needs. 


RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul>
<li>Edit and copyedit products as assigned, including policy reports, press releases, email newsletters, commentaries, etc., for grammar, style, and layout.</li>
<li>Master the publications process to facilitate submissions.</li>
<li>Work with researchers to prepare their reports for publication at various stages in the publications process.</li>
<li>Support the editorial and publications director, including by processing invoices and contracts, updating the publications archive, and keeping team documents current, among other tasks.</li>
<li>Assist the editorial and publications director with deadline management and communication.</li>
<li>Coordinate assignments and deadlines with external contractors.</li>
<li>Coordinate closely with the Communications team to lay out and produce online products.</li>
<li>Serve as a resource on style, grammar, and the publications process for other staff members.</li>
<li>Review credits/sources for visual material, including photos and graphics.</li></ul> 


QUALIFICATIONS
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant area of study.</li>
<li>4+ years of editorial experience in print and/or online publications.</li>
<li>Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at once, balance competing deadlines, and shift priorities among projects.</li>
<li>Mastery of the Chicago Manual of Style.</li>
<li>Interest in contributing to cutting-edge research on U.S. national security policy.</li>
<li>Legal right to work in the United States.</li>
<li>Based in Washington, D.C. metro area (DC, MD, VA) or willing to relocate upon job offer. This position includes a mix of remote and in-person work, with a regular presence at our D.C. office expected. We're open to discussing the specific arrangement with strong candidates.</li></ul> 


ABOUT CNAS

The Center for a New American Security develops bold, innovative, and bipartisan national security and defense policies that promote and protect American interests and values. Building on the deep expertise and broad experience of its staff and advisors, CNAS engages policymakers, experts, and the public with innovative fact-based research, ideas, and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate. As an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization, CNAS leads efforts to help inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow. CNAS is located in Washington, D.C. 


CNAS is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 


CNAS offers a complete and competitive benefits package for employees which includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&amp;D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, transportation subsidies, and an employee assistance program.</div>

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