GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE I - CASUAL

Company 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.

Job Description

EDC is seeking two part-time Graphic Design Associates - Casual to join the Digital Design Group (DDG), our in-house creative studio. This roles will report to the Creative Director and broader leadership team to deliver polished, on-brand design across a range of formats.

This team supports a wide range of internal and external partners with high-quality, mission-driven design and product development.

EDC casual employees generally work as needed.  A casual position receives statutory benefits of Social Security contributions, Medicare contributions, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation insurance and sick leave.  A casual position ends when work is complete.

This is a fast-paced role ideal for designers who are comfortable independently executing new design concepts and within established brand systems, managing multiple deadlines, and collaborating remotely.

Duties include:

• Design of print and digital projects, including, but not limited to documents, reports, presentations, social media assets, event collateral, infographics, email assets, websites, and videos
• Collaborate with senior leads and project managers to understand the scope, expectations, budget and timeline for each product deliverable
• Work and adapt from existing concepts, branding guidelines, and templates to create cohesive, consistent, high-quality deliverables
• Incorporate feedback quickly and accurately, including copy edits and multiple design revisions
• Proven ability to work in a creative and collaborative environment while simultaneously managing multiple deadlines, clients, and projects

Qualifications

This position requires strong visual design skills and educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and also effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. A portfolio of previous work is required.

• Strong visual design skills with a clean, professional aesthetic
• Experience producing both print and digital assets
• Comfort creating new concepts, and working within established brand systems
• Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment
• Strong time management and responsiveness for quick-turn projects
• Leverages AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency, support rapid iteration, and enhance creative problem-solving throughout the design process.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multimedia design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5–8 years of relevant experience (agency or in-house)
• Portfolio demonstrating strong layout, typography, and production skills across formats
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma, including Figma Make
• Working knowledge of Google Slides, PowerPoint and Word for client-facing materials
• Experience sourcing and selecting on-brand imagery
• Attention to detail

Helpful but not required

• Motion graphics or basic animation
• UX/UI or web design experience
• Illustration skills
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG)

Additional Details

• Must provide own computer
• Must be comfortable working flexible hours with quick turnarounds

Additional Information

EDC affirms its steadfast commitment to uphold the highest standards of conduct, ensuring the protection of all individuals from misconduct, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of these rights. Safeguarding refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect individuals, particularly vulnerable groups, from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply. 

This position offers an anticipated base hourly range of approximately $70 to $80. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing human_resources@edc.org or by calling 617-618-2314.