Who you are

You are passionate about producing quality creative videos and graphics that are designed specifically for a variety of digital platforms. You think about all the parts that go into making digital-first creative from ideation through delivery including scripting and designing. You can write an amazing script just as good as you can design a graphic, brand, or website. You are good at organizing and communicating feedback to team members and keeping projects on track. You are detail-oriented and committed to making videos and graphics that break through the clutter. And you want to help elect Democrats and further progressive causes.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage tasks to operate in a 50/50 split of management and script/design production in a fast paced workplace

• Work alongside Creative Director to manage and provide hands on support to a team of in-house/contract script writers and designers to make video and static scripts, design graphics, websites, and brands, while fostering a collaborative and creative work environment

• Oversee and develop a robust scripting process that consistently delivers unique and visually interesting digital-first scripts the cut through the noise

• Identify good and reliable contractors to collaborate with for special projects and cultural competency  

• Work with designers and motion designers to create style frames and graphic templates for videos

• Spearhead client brand development by brainstorming the most authentic and effective ways to craft digital communication and visual identity

• Write scripts, and design graphics, simple squarespace sites, and gifs 

• Give specific technical guidance to team members to incorporate feedback and edits in a timely and creative manner, while maintaining the overall vision and client brand standards 

• Collaborate on pre-production such as shot lists, storyboarding and actor recruitment for shoots and complex animated projects

• Review scripts and graphics for alignment with tone, creative direction and technical principles

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in an art director or senior content director role. Ideally experienced in political or advocacy work specifically.

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator including but not limited to: typography, retouching, illustrating, masking, and color grading 

• Experience effectively managing design and content strategy teams in an agency setting

• Works well in a production environment with multiple scripting and design deliverables and is able to help the team prioritize and meet tight deadlines

• Experience in branding and web development

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of graphic specs and write 15s, 30s, long form and display ads

• Superior project and time management capabilities within a fast paced, high productivity environment

• Ability to execute graphics, writing scripts, and constructing simple websites from start to finish 

• Experience with Figma, illustration, or storyboarding a plus

This position will be fully remote. Due to the nature of political work, there will be expected evening and weekend hours especially leading up to November 2024. This is a cycle position that will end on November 30, 2024, with the possibility of full time based on performance and need. The salary range for the position is between $90,000 and $100,000, commensurate with experience. Gambit Strategies also offers company paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 3% employer contribution to a 401k plan. We have an unlimited vacation package and a generous holiday schedule. We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents. And we provide employee meal and snack benefits to help make working from home more enjoyable. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be prioritized for this position please apply directly through the Gambit website.
Any submissions through other links or portals may not be considered.