DC Design Week 2024 returns September 27 - October 4.

This year’s theme, “Stories Within,” intends to celebrate, amplify and encourage design’s impact on the stories we’ll tell. Stories Within signifies an emergence of everything that lives inside us, having a voice, and creative canvas that’s meant to be seen and heard.

The Executive Team

We know all too well the importance of storytelling and having a voice in creative spaces. With nearly 20 years worth of combined design and strategy experience, we’re excited to bring forth week that connects our community.


  • Executive Chair

    Kela, a creative strategist, values fun, process and innovation. Among Kela’s commitment to scale organizations with purpose, she serves as an Events Consultant for the Adams Morgan Partnership BID.


  • Deputy Director

    J’Nay is a deeply curious creative focused on art and creative direction with 10+ years of experience leading teams and solving a wide mix of communication challenges for global brands. Currently a freelancer, J'Nay supports her agency teams across ideation, storytelling, strategy and creative production.

Join Us

Each year, DC Design Week is executed by talented volunteers - a strong team made of communications, design and strategy experts. If you’re passionate about design and the general creative community in DC, we’ll be waiting on the other side of your application.

  • As the Program Lead for Events, you will be responsible for organizing and executing a variety of events for the week.

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  • As the Graphic Design Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the visual identity of our brand, leading a team of designers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, visually appealing design assets across various channels and deliverables.

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  • As a Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in developing visually compelling and on-brand design assets across various mediums.

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  • As a Motion Designer, you will be responsible for bringing our brand and content to life through engaging and visually stunning motion graphics and animations..

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  • As a Copywriter, you will be responsible for crafting compelling and engaging copy across various channels to effectively communicate our brand message and captivate our audience.

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  • As the Coordinator, you will play a key role in identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships and sponsorships to enhance our brand visibility and support business objectives.

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  • As the Social Media Lead, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive social media strategy to enhance our brand presence and engage with our audience.

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  • We are seeking a talented and experienced Web Design Lead to Job Descriptionspearhead our web design initiatives.

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  • As a Squarespace Developer, your primary responsibility will be to create and customize the DCDW 2024 website and any additional web pages using the Squarespace platform.

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We’re working with high-profile partners to bring DC Design Week 2024 week to life. If this sounds like you, contact us for more information.