Art Director (Advertising Team)
We Vote
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About Us
WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 120 active passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We believe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote. More information at https://WeVote.US or @WeVote on X.
Role Overview
WeVote has an open volunteering position for an Art Director to help strengthen American Democracy. You are an early‑career professional (2–4 years) who can turn nonpartisan messages into compelling, on‑brand campaigns across digital ad formats and video. You want to work with an excellent team that is driven and nationally recognized. This position is for 2+ hours per week.
What You’ll Do
- Concept and develop creative platforms and campaigns for nonpartisan voter education and GOTV across social, display, short‑form video, and email
- Partner with other Ads team volunteers to produce ads, storyboards, and key visuals that are clear, accessible, and on‑brand
- Translate briefs into multiple creative variations for A/B testing; rapidly iterate based on performance insights and stakeholder feedback
- Art‑direct production of static, motion, and lightweight video assets; ensure files meet platform specs for Google, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, and other channels
- Maintain and evolve WeVote’s brand system, templates, and visual guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints
- Shepherd assets from concept to delivery, including QA, versioning, and organized file handoff
- Ensure all creative aligns with nonpartisan 501(c)(3) guidelines and platform policies for political advertising
What We’re Looking For
- 2–4 years of professional experience in art direction/advertising or integrated design with a portfolio of digital and social campaigns
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); working knowledge of Figma
- Ability to storyboard and craft narratives for short‑form video; basic motion skills (After Effects or equivalent) are a plus
- Strong understanding of channel specs, accessibility best practices, and preparing production‑ready files
- Comfort collaborating with other Ad team volunteers; clear communication and feedback skills
- Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple versions and deadlines
- 2+ hours per week during our core team hours M–F 8 a.m. – 6 p.m
- You are currently located in the US and can work one or two hours that overlap with US Pacific Time per week
How to Apply
Submit your resume (at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply/) and include a brief note/cover letter to why you are interested in WeVote and helping our mission.