Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer is a visual story teller. The individual is responsible for translating complex ideas, systems, and mission-driven initiatives into clear, compelling visual stories. This role exists to strengthen EKC’s products, platforms, and brand by creating graphical content that communicates meaning at a glance — turning strategy into symbols, data into visuals, and narratives into icons, illustrations, and layouts that experientially resonate with diverse audiences. The individual is not simply executing design requests, but actively shaping how EKC’s work is understood, remembered, and shared across ecosystems that include industry, education, government, and community partners.

Responsibilities

Design original graphics, icons, illustrations, infographics, and visual systems that support EKC’s products, programs, and mission

Translate abstract, technical, or systems‑level concepts into clear visual narratives

Collaborate with Pillar Leaders, Product Owners, and Cluster Operatives to understand intent and shape visual solutions

Develop visual assets for digital platforms, presentations, reports, learning tools, and external communications

Create reusable visual components and design patterns that scale across EKC initiatives

Ensure all visual content aligns with EKC’s brand standards, tone, and strategic goals

Participate early in project planning to influence how ideas are visually expressed

Maintain organized design files, version control, and documentation

Stay current on design tools, visual communication trends, and best practices

Respond to internal requests in a timely, collaborative, and professional manner

Protect the confidentiality of client and company information

Develop weekly Progress, Problems, Plans (P3) report

Support cross‑functional teams as needed to advance EKC initiatives

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Attribute

s:Mission‑Driven – Grounds design decisions in EKC’s purpose and strategic inten

t.Builder Mentality – Creates visual systems and assets that last and scal

e.Scenario‑Driven Problem Solver – Thinks in cause‑and‑effect and designs for real‑world us

e.Navigates Complexity – Thrives in ambiguity and brings clarity through desig

n.Curious & Relentless Learner – Continuously improves craft, tools, and thinkin

g.Bias for Action & Results – Moves ideas from concept to execution efficientl

y.Translational Communicator – Tells stories visually and bridges technical and non‑technical audience

s.Collaborative & Humble – Elevates team outcomes and incorporates diverse inpu

t.Precision & Craftsmanship – Holds a high bar for quality, detail, and executio

n.Rises to the Moment – Brings calm, clarity, and excellence when it matters mos

Skills & Abiliti

es:Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projec

ts.Strong visual storytelling ability — capable of conveying meaning through images, icons, and layou

ts.Proficiency with modern design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, or equivalen

t).Ability to conceptualize from minimal direction and ambiguous inpu

ts.Experience creating infographics, iconography, and system‑level visua

ls.Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarc

hy.Ability to collaborate across disciplines and translate feedback into improved desi

gn.Clear verbal and visual communication skil

ls.Strong time management and organizational skil

ls.Ability to balance creativity with structure, standards, and deadlin

es.Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment where priorities evol

ve.Ability to iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining high standards of precision and craftsmansh

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