Abdul for U.S. Senate: Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer for Abdul for U.S. Senate

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $6,000 (Monthly)

Healthcare: Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

Company: Abdul for U.S. Senate

Department: Digital

Employment Type: Campaign

Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Application Instructions: Please send your resume and portfolio to Ali Bibbo at View email address on click.appcast.io. Include your first and last name and Graphic Designer in the subject line of the email. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis with a start date in January. This is a full-time position with the Abdul for Senate campaign, and is expected to conclude in August 2026, with potential to extend to November 2026. The Graphic Designer will be paid a monthly salary of $6,000 per month.

Job Description

Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as Graphic Designer for the 2026 election cycle. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to our mission of electing Abdul El-Sayed our next U.S. Senator.

Role Overview:

Abdul for Senate is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team for the 2026 election cycle. We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented designer who can help define and execute the visual identity of a statewide U.S. Senate campaign and is committed to electing Abdul El-Sayed as our next U.S. Senator.

This role is ideal for a designer who understands how strong visual systems drive narrative, persuasion, and engagement across digital platforms and who thrives in fast-moving, collaborative environments.

This is a full-time position based in Ann Arbor, MI, with flexibility for remote work and a relocation timeline. Compensation includes a monthly salary and healthcare benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Design high-quality graphics for digital and social platforms, including social posts, carousels, stories, ads, email graphics, and web assets.
• Translate complex policy and political ideas into clear, engaging, human-centered visual storytelling.
• Collaborate closely with the Digital Director and content team to concept visual approaches for campaign moments, announcements, and rapid-response content.
• Produce fast-turn graphics in response to breaking news or campaign priorities, often within same-day or 24-hour timelines.
• Prepare final assets in multiple sizes and formats optimized for each platform.
• Incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders efficiently while maintaining strong design judgment and consistency.
• Support motion or video projects as needed by designing graphic elements such as title cards, lower thirds, templates, or visual systems.

Qualifications (Required):

• Strong design portfolio demonstrating clear visual storytelling, typography, layout, and brand consistency.
• Proficiency in core design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign (or comparable tools).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices for digital-first design, accessibility, and engagement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in graphic design and a minimum of 1 year in a campaign related role preferred.
• Must have transportation to attend events as needed
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive
• Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questions.
• Ability to balance between competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate.
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways.
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Motion design experience (e.g., After Effects, animated text, social motion graphics).
• Experience editing for political campaigns or advocacy organizations.
• Experience designing for political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or social impact work.
• Familiarity with rapid-response workflows and approvals in political environments.
• Experience working on statewide or national races, particularly in Michigan.
• Experience designing templates or systems that can be scaled across a large campaign.
• Video editing experience a strong plus.

Abdul for Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Abdul for Senate are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.