Education Development Center
nonprofit
VISUALDESIGNER,INTERACTIVE&STORYTELLING-(GRAPHICDESIGNASSOCIATEII)
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“VISUAL DESIGNER, INTERACTIVE & STORYTELLING - (GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE II) at Education Development Center. Skills: visual design, interactive design, motion design, storytelling, brand strategy, digital campaigns. 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; support consistency and efficiency
Industry & Context.
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
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
Full Job Description
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 person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with
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