USD 55000–65000/yr

AI Visual Design Specialist

Washington DcSalaried, full-timemid
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National Journal is seeking an AI Visual Design Specialist to support and execute internal and client-facing design initiatives across the organization.

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National Journal is seeking an AI Visual Design Specialist to support and execute internal and client-facing design initiatives across the organization. This role combines strong data visualization and design fundamentals with AI-powered creative workflows to produce high-quality visual deliverables that inform, engage, and inspire key audiences such as executives, boards, advocates, and policymakers.
 
At National Journal, your work will help translate complex research and policy insights into clear, compelling visual narratives that shape decisions for clients. This is an opportunity to experiment with emerging AI-enabled design tools, explore new formats for communicating data, and see your work directly influence strategy and decision-making. A portfolio demonstrating strong visual design, data visualization, and motion work is required for consideration.
 
About National Journal
National Journal is a premier research and insights company committed to helping organizations effectively navigate Washington. Best known as one of Washington’s most trusted media brands for over 50 years, our expertise spans government affairs, communications, political research, and exceptional journalism.
 
Our mission is to equip government and business leaders with the intelligence, insights, and connections they need to save time, increase efficiency, and deliver results.
 
What is National Journal’s Creative Team?
Our team develops creative assets that engage, educate, and deliver value to clients while generating market interest in National Journal products. We work closely with business team partners to acquire new clients and retain existing partnerships.
 
This fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requires managing multiple projects simultaneously and adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
 
The creative team also explores emerging technologies, including AI-powered design and generative tools, to enhance workflows, accelerate production, and expand storytelling possibilities across projects.
 
Why This Role Matters
Design and data visualization play a critical role in how National Journal communicates complex research and strategic insights to members and clients.
 
The AI Visual Design Specialist will transform data, analysis, and policy insights into compelling visual formats that make information more accessible, memorable, and actionable for decision-makers.
 
Through thoughtful visual storytelling and AI-enhanced design workflows, this role helps clients understand public opinion, stakeholder dynamics, and emerging risks, enabling them to communicate effectively and strengthen long-term relationships.
 
The Role

The AI Visual Design Specialist will work closely with our Presentation Center team to create engaging, visually compelling deliverables that support members’ strategic goals. This role focuses on visual communication, infographics, data visualization and storytelling. It does not involve software engineering, coding, or front-end development.

 
This role involves collaborating with analysts and strategists to design a wide range of client-facing materials, including:
- Data visualizations
- Infographics
- Animated graphics and motion content
- Social media assets
- Newsletters and reports
- Interactive visuals
- One-pagers and short publications
- Multimedia storytelling assets
 
Reporting to the Senior Creative Director, this individual will work cross-functionally with project managers, analysts, and specialists, helping shape the visual expression of our research and insights.
  • Design clear, compelling data visualizations and visual narratives that communicate complex insights to decision-makers
  • Produce high-quality client-facing materials including charts, infographics, presentations, reports, and motion graphics
  • Apply AI-assisted design and generative visualization tools to accelerate production and explore new storytelling formats
  • Translate quantitative and qualitative research insights into engaging visual formats
  • Support the full design lifecycle, from concept and wireframes to production and final delivery
  • Collaborate with analysts, strategists, and project managers to ensure visuals accurately represent research findings
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Continuously explore emerging AI, automation, and design technologies to improve efficiency and creative output
  • Social media graphics for one of the 10 largest healthcare companies in the U.S.
  • Printed annual reports for Fortune 500 clients
  • UX/UI input and wireframes for internal websites
  • Animated data visualizations for clients
  • Infographic one-pagers for government agencies
  • Animated video series with voiceover for technology companies
  • Leverage AI-assisted design and generative visualization tools to bring efficiency and scale into production
  • Deliver visually compelling and accurate materials that clearly communicate insights
  • Transform complex data and analysis into accessible visuals for executives, boards, and policymakers
  • Manage multiple design projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Contribute innovative visual storytelling approaches using emerging AI-enabled tools
  • Continuously improve workflows through experimentation with new design technologies
  • Brings strong design and data visualization fundamentals, including typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy
  • Interest in experimenting with AI-assisted creative tools to support ideation, illustration, layout exploration, and design workflows, with a mindset toward creative, outside-the-box applications of AI in the design process
  • Balances creativity with precision, ensuring accuracy and clarity in data-driven design
  • Manages multiple projects simultaneously while communicating timelines clearly
  • Approaches feedback with openness and adaptability
  • Shows versatility across print, digital, and motion formats
  • Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and trends shaping the design industry
  • Collaborating with senior-level executives internally and at client organizations
  • Designing compelling visual narratives from complex data and policy insights
  • Deepening expertise in AI-assisted design workflows and generative visualization tools
  • Understanding how visual storytelling influences strategic decision-making
  • Applying modern creative technologies and automation tools to improve design processes
  • Bachelor’s degree; 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator required) and Microsoft Office including PowerPoint; Canva experience is a plus
  • Strong understanding of data visualization principles and best practices
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools, generative platforms, and creative automation technologies
  • Ability to translate complex data into clear visual formats
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills, including presenting the rationale behind design choices
  • Experience with animation and motion graphics (After Effects or equivalent software preferred)
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to experiment with new tools and creative approaches
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Washington Dc
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    Same as job location

    Listing Details

    Posted
    April 30, 2026
    First seen
    April 30, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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    Days active
    4
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    73%
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    May 5, 2026

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    AI Visual Design SpecialistUSD 55000–65000