Education Development Center

nonprofit

VISUALDESIGNER,INTERACTIVE&STORYTELLING(GRAPHICDESIGNASSOCIATEII)

$80–85k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“VISUAL DESIGNER, INTERACTIVE & STORYTELLING - (GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE II) at Education Development Center. Skills: interactive design, motion design, storytelling, visual design. 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”

What You'll Achieve.

help define, execute, and evolve EDC’s reputation and influence across channels; elevate EDC’s work; shape how EDC shows up across digital channels, campaigns, and thought leadership; translate strategy into impactful, cohesive creative work; ensure high-quality, on-brand execution

Industry & Context.

nonprofit
Eligibility Requirements

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.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

educational excellent writing demonstrable initiative, creativity, and ability to work independently and effectively in and interpersonal & organizational skills, At least 6 years of relevant experience in a creative agency or in-house environment, 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, 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

Nice to Have

interactive and motion design skills, love for storytelling, forward-thinking, mission-driven designer, grow as a brand communications leader over time

What You'll Do.

Guide design from concept to execution across social

and digital campaigns

including interactive and motion-based work

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 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

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

and components that support consistency and efficiency

Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

part of a highly collaborative communications team; work closely with colleagues across the organization; Partner with internal teams and external vendors

Communication Scope

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

Process & Methodology

Exceptional organizational and project management skills, Manage multiple projects simultaneously

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