Role Description Want to break into political design? Get your start with us. Middle Seat is a full-service firm for progressive causes and candidates. We work with campaigns, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and causes on the front lines of racial justice, climate action, privacy and tech policy, immigration rights, and economic justice. We’re looking for a creative, driven design intern to join our creative team for FALL 2026 (August 24 - November 13, 2026). As a graphic design intern at Middle Seat, you’ll work closely with our design team to support real campaigns and causes with impactful visuals. You’ll create: - Social media graphics - Digital ads - Print collateral - Branding assets You’ll be encouraged to bring your own creative voice while learning how to collaborate in a fast-paced political design environment. This role is available either in person at our Washington, D.C office or remotely. This role is not part of the bargaining unit. You’ll get experience in: - Designing graphics for email, social media, and digital ads - Applying brand guidelines to new and existing creative - Building simple animations (GIFs, video loops) and editing video clips - Assisting with print materials like flyers, proposals, and direct mail - Supporting the creative team on larger design projects including identity design and web graphics - Receiving and implementing feedback from designers, strategists, and clients - Collaborating with strategists, developers, and other creatives to deliver cross-platform assets Qualifications - You’re excited by the idea of using design to drive progressive change - You enjoy solving visual problems and thinking creatively - You’re comfortable using tools like Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva - You’re detail-oriented, take feedback well, and are always looking to learn - You’re a senior, in your last year of an undergraduate program, or a recent grad Requirements - Are committed to working for progressive political candidates and causes - Are a team player - Follow along with the news of the day, particularly an understanding of the U.S. political system as well as key progressive issues - Can commit to full-time (40-hour work week) or near full-time availability, with consistent hours each week - Are based in the United States Benefits - We offer a salary of $23 per hour - We are committed to building a diverse and passionate team - We encourage creative-minded individuals with a strong technical aptitude to apply for this position - Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply - Our firm is values-driven, with an emphasis on salary transparency, healthy work-life balance, and consistent employee feedback and communication

Role Description We Don't Need a Brand Designer. We Need a Direct Response Graphic Designer Who Can Produce 70+ Converting Statics Per Week. Most designers obsess over aesthetics. You'll obsess over performance—producing high-volume static ads that actually convert. This isn't a brand design role where you spend hours perfecting a single visual. This is direct response advertising. Speed matters. Volume matters. And most importantly—conversion matters. We need someone who can produce at least 70 static ad images per week. That's not a typo. Our creative testing machine requires high volume to find winners, and you'll be the engine that powers it. - Produce 70+ static ad images per week across multiple brands - Create direct response ads designed to stop the scroll and drive clicks - Work from creative briefs and iterate quickly on winning concepts - Build variations of proven ads (different hooks, colors, layouts, CTAs) - Follow templates and brand guidelines while maintaining speed - Understand direct response principles—headlines, benefit-driven copy, urgency, social proof - Collaborate with creative strategists on new concepts and angles - Organize and manage design assets efficiently - Meet daily and weekly output targets consistently Qualifications - Strong proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, Canva, or similar design tools - Experience creating static ads for paid social (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest) - Understanding of direct response design principles—not just making things "look nice" - Ability to produce high volume without sacrificing quality - Fast worker—you can turn around iterations in minutes, not hours - Eye for what makes ads convert: strong headlines, clear CTAs, scroll-stopping visuals - Organized—you can manage multiple brands and assets without getting lost - Reliable—you hit your targets every single day - Comfortable with repetitive, process-driven work - Open to feedback and quick to implement changes Requirements - Experience designing for DTC/e-commerce brands - Portfolio showing direct response static ads (not just brand work) - Understanding of ad metrics and what "good performance" looks like - Experience with UGC-style or native-feeling ad creatives - Familiarity with AI design tools for faster iteration Benefits - 💰 Monthly Salary: $1,000 - $1,500/month - Ad Bounty Program: Earn 1-3% commission on ad spend for high-performing creatives (ROAS 2.1+) - Remote-first environment - Work with a team of A-players who actually give a damn - Direct founder access—no layers of bureaucracy - Clear path to grow into senior creative roles as you prove yourself Company Description We're not just another e-commerce company. We're a brand incubator on a mission to build enduring, value-driven brands that bring meaningful products into families' lives. We've scaled from just drop shipping to a 50+ person team doing $1M+/month. Our goal? Multi 9-figures. And we're just getting started.

• Translate Matna’s brand strategy into clear, consistent visual assets across all channels while maintaining a premium, global standard • Ensure strong brand consistency across digital, print, and on-ground materials, continuously refining and elevating the visual identity • Design high-impact marketing materials including social media content, campaigns, presentations, and product visuals to support business growth • Support go-to-market initiatives through compelling visual storytelling and close collaboration with marketing and business teams • Develop executive-level presentations, reports, and internal communication materials with clarity, structure, and professionalism • Support employer branding and talent acquisition initiatives with high-quality creative assets • Create and optimize visuals for web, social platforms, and digital campaigns, including contributions to website and digital experience improvements • Manage multiple design projects with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail while meeting timelines and maintaining high creative standards • Build reusable templates and scalable design systems to improve efficiency and consistency across the organization

• Collaborate with the instructional design team to create visually appealing and effective designs for our online training courses • Design and create graphics, illustrations, and animations for our training materials • Create marketing materials such as flyers, social media graphics, and email templates • Ensure all designs are consistent with our brand guidelines and standards • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in graphic design • Communicate and present design ideas to the team and incorporate feedback • Work independently and efficiently to meet project deadlines • Assist with other design tasks as needed