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Graphic Design Associate
Category: Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications
Graphic Design Associate (Communications)
Overview
Create on‑brand graphics and layouts for web, social, presentations, and print.
Key Responsibilities
- Design campaign graphics, infographics, icons, and simple layouts.
- Export assets in correct formats/sizes; maintain a lightweight style guide.
- Collaborate with writers and data analysts to visualize key points.
- Ensure accessibility (contrast, legibility, alt text guidance).
Qualifications
- Portfolio demonstrating clean, modern work (Adobe CC, Figma, or similar).
- Understands usage rights and attributions; attentive to detail.
- Motion/short‑video skills a plus.
Time Commitment
Project‑based up to ~20 hours/month; flexible scheduling.
Benefits
- Portfolio pieces with measurable campaign impact.
- Professional references; potential co‑credit on reports.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"The Rail Passenger Association's recognition of the essential work done by SMART-TD members aboard Amtrak during this difficult period is appreciated. The Golden Spike Award serves as a testament to the compassion and dedication our conductors, assistant conductors and other workers exhibit constantly through times both ordinary and extraordinary."
Jeremy Ferguson, SMART-TD President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.