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# Freelance Graphic Designer at Markham LLC

- **Company:** Markham LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/markham/c268ab7c-5ced-4d2c-b777-eafc898f8627

## Job description

## About Markham

Markham is a fast-paced event consulting and production firm serving progressive political groups, Fortune 500 companies, associations, and nonprofit foundations worldwide. We bring strategy, creativity, and flawless execution together to produce high-impact events, campaigns, and experiences. Our Creative Team supports a wide range of work—from event branding and environmental graphics to presentations, digital campaigns, social content, and client-facing materials. We are expanding our freelance creative network and are looking for talented Graphic Designers who can jump in, hit the ground running, and bring strong creative thinking and attention to detail to a variety of projects. This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced creative and event production team on projects that are often high-profile, deadline-driven, and highly visible.

## The Role

As a Freelance Graphic Designer, you’ll support Markham’s Creative Team on a project-by-project basis. You’ll take creative direction and concepts and turn them into polished, compelling visual assets that meet both the creative vision and the practical demands of live events, campaigns, and client deliverables. Projects may range from a quick-turn presentation or social graphic to full event branding packages and large-format environmental graphics. The ideal freelancer is creative, collaborative, highly organized, and comfortable working at speed. You know how to take a brief, ask the right questions, work within brand guidelines, and deliver production-ready work without needing a lot of hand-holding. DMV-based designers are preferred for projects that may require occasional on-site event support. Experience working with public affairs, political, advocacy, nonprofit, corporate, or other mission-driven organizations is a plus.

## What You'll Do

Design and produce high-quality creative assets across print and digital platforms, including presentations, signage, event collateral, social graphics, digital displays, and web assets Translate creative concepts and direction into thoughtful, visually compelling designs Work within established client brand guidelines while bringing creativity and a strong design perspective to the work Develop and format client-facing presentations using PowerPoint, Keynote, and/or Canva Create layouts, mockups, graphics, and production-ready files using Adobe Creative Suite Support event-related design needs, including large-format graphics, environmental graphics, signage, and digital displays Collaborate with Markham's Creative, Events, and other internal teams to develop and execute deliverables Incorporate feedback efficiently and make revisions while maintaining the overall creative vision Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines at the same time Maintain organized working files and follow established file naming, version control, and asset management practices Jump in on quick-turn projects and help the team meet tight client deadlines when needed Provide occasional on-site creative support for events, particularly for DMV-based freelancers

## What We're Looking For

We're looking for a designer who brings both strong creative instincts and strong execution skills. You should have: 3–5+ years of professional graphic design experience; agency, event, or other fast-paced environments preferred A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of print, digital, presentation, event, and/or branding work Excellent visual design skills and a strong eye for typography, composition, hierarchy, and detail The ability to work within established brand guidelines while finding opportunities to elevate the creative Strong communication and collaboration skills The ability to take direction, receive feedback, and work independently Excellent organization and time-management skills The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines A professional, solutions-oriented approach and the flexibility to jump between different types of projects Technical Skills Required: Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Strong presentation design skills using Canva Nice to Have: After Effects and/or Premiere Pro Motion graphics and animation Web and digital design WordPress or basic HTML/CSS knowledge Experience preparing files for large-format and event production What Makes This Opportunity Different Markham's work moves quickly, and no two projects are exactly alike. As part of our freelance creative network, you may support a national campaign one week, an executive presentation the next, and a large-scale event production shortly after. You'll have the opportunity to: Work on high-impact events, campaigns, and experiences Collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary creative and event production team Work with a diverse range of clients and industries Take on projects that align with your availability and areas of expertise Build an ongoing relationship with Markham and be considered for future freelance opportunities

## Requirements

Ability to work remotely with reliable communication and consistent turnaround times Availability to support quick-turn and deadline-driven projects, including occasional 24–72-hour requests Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously DMV-based candidates preferred for occasional on-site event support Ability to work as an independent freelance contractor in the United States This is a freelance/contract opportunity and is not eligible for employee benefits

## Compensation

Compensation is project-based and will vary based on experience, scope, complexity, and turnaround time. When applying, please share your preferred freelance rate structure and typical range: Hourly rate Day rate Project-based rate Markham is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you believe you can contribute to this role and are excited about the opportunity, but do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply.

## About Markham LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Markham LLC is a full-service creative events agency that designs and produces immersive brand experiences, from product launches and galas to executive retreats and film screenings.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Washington, DC, United States
- **Founded**: 2006
- **Founders**: Greg Hale (Founding Partner)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Events Services (Creative Events Agency)
- Target customers: B2B – brands, businesses, and organizations seeking high-touch, bespoke events (enterprise, non-profit, government)
- Mission or purpose: “Designing bold experiences. Delivering seamless production. Elevating brands in every moment.”

## Products & Services
- **[Full Service Event Management & Staffing]**: End-to-end planning, design, management, and on-site personnel for seamless execution.
- **[Creative Strategy & Concept Development]**: Blue-sky thinking and strategic storytelling to align concepts with brand, audience, and goals.
- **[Design & Build Out Fabrication]**: Environment design, stage builds, installations, lighting, and branding.
- **[Guest Journey & Principal Management]**: Curated attendee flows, VIP/principal coordination, security, and standout moments.
- **[Production & Logistics]**: Venue scouting, permits, AV, vendor management, and run-of-show. [markham.co](https://www.markham.co/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: ~62 employees (31.6% YoY growth); active job postings as of 2026
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available; privately held without disclosed funding rounds
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding team with 31.6% yearly headcount growth; launching a year-long internship program (2026–2027); offices in Washington DC, Manhattan Beach (CA), New York City, and Ayer (MA). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/markham-live)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full-service, high-touch model**: Combines creative strategy, design, fabrication, and logistics under one roof, enabling seamless brand experiences.
- **Bespoke, not templated**: Emphasis on custom concepts and “principal management” for VIP clients.
- **Multi-city presence**: Teams in NY, LA, DC, and AR allow coast-to-coast execution.
- **Strong talent pipeline**: Hires from prestigious organizations (White House, presidential campaigns, Kennedy Center) and top universities.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling operations through geographic expansion (multiple offices) and increasing headcount.
- Deepening talent development with a structured year-long internship program.
- Leveraging AI tools in hiring to streamline recruitment while maintaining human judgment. [jobs.lever.co/markham](https://jobs.lever.co/markham)

## Why Work Here
- Culture: Described as fast-paced, creative, and collaborative. Team members often come from high-profile backgrounds (event production, political campaigns, arts).
- Remote/Hybrid policy: Offers both remote (1099 contractor) and hybrid full-time roles (e.g., Los Angeles office). [careers.markham.co](https://careers.markham.co/jobs/Careers)
- Notable perks: Opportunities to work on high-impact events for major brands; hands-on experience across all facets of event production; clear career progression from intern to partner.
- Engineering culture: While not a tech company, the agency uses AI tools in recruitment and values innovation in operations (VP of Operations & Innovation).

## Sources
1. [markham.co](https://www.markham.co/)
2. [jobs.lever.co/markham](https://jobs.lever.co/markham)
3. [careers.markham.co](https://careers.markham.co/jobs/Careers)
4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/markham-live)

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