VISUAL DESIGNER, INTERACTIVE & STORYTELLING - (GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE II)

VISUAL DESIGNER, INTERACTIVE & STORYTELLING - (GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE II)
Full-time

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that works with partners to advance every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well. For more than 65 years, EDC has partnered with communities, governments, and private sector to improve education, workforce development and health outcomes.

By combining interdisciplinary expertise with real-world experience, EDC works across these pillars to design, implement, and scale evidence-based solutions that help partners address complex challenges and create lasting change.

Founded in 1958, EDC today brings together a global team working across the United States and around the world. Our diverse portfolio of programs is supported by federal agencies, philanthropic foundations, multilateral institutions, and corporate partners.

EDC is seeking an innovative visual designer who combines strong interactive and motion design skills with a love for storytelling to help define, execute, and evolve EDC’s reputation and influence across channels. This role is for a designer who not only produces high-quality visuals, but also enjoys bringing brand and campaign stories to life from concept through execution, with the judgment and initiative to shape work along the way.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled designer who is energized by turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visual narratives. They are comfortable working from a starting point that may be loosely defined and can independently develop, refine, and deliver work that will elevate EDC’s work.

This is a strong opportunity for a forward-thinking, mission-driven designer who wants to grow as a brand communications leader over time. You will play a key part in shaping how EDC shows up across digital channels, campaigns, and thought leadership, helping translate strategy into impactful, cohesive creative work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Visual Designer will communicate clearly and courteously, develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders, and work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies and procedures.

The Visual Designer will be part of a highly collaborative communications team and work closely with colleagues across the organization. This role reports to the Director of the Office of Communications.

The Visual Designer will:

Guide design from concept to execution across social, web, and digital campaigns, including interactive and motion-based work

Translate ideas, briefs, and early concepts into clear visual directions, often working from loosely defined starting points

Contribute daily to social media storytelling by developing concepts and producing high-quality visual assets

Collaborate on the development of thought leadership campaigns, bringing a strong point of view on how to communicate ideas visually

Design and prototype interactive experiences that make complex content engaging and accessible

Bring an editorial mindset to visual storytelling, shaping how ideas are structured, sequenced, and delivered across channels

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, navigating feedback and revisions with professionalism and clarity

Contribute to the evolution of EDC’s brand and digital presence, including website and cross‑channel experiences

Build and maintain scalable design systems, templates, and components that support consistency and efficiency

Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality, on‑brand execution

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of design and content strategy experience

At least 6 years of relevant experience in a creative agency or in‑house environment

Strong portfolio demonstrating interactive, digital, and motion design work

Proven ability to take projects from concept through final execution

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain design decisions and navigate feedback

Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently

Exceptional organizational and project management skills

Ability to work across formats, including social, web, motion, and print

A clear point of view on visual storytelling and digital communication

Experience designing for campaigns or content series, not just one‑off assets

Comfort working in collaborative, fast‑moving environments with evolving inputs

Interest in mission‑driven work and using design to advance social impact

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) required

After Effects and/or Premiere

Experience with interactive design tools like Figma

Experience with project management tools like Asana

BENEFITS
EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)

Paid sick time and personal time annually

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

SALARY
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $80,000 to $85,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. At this time, the EDC is unable to support employment‑based visa sponsorship.

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