Company Description

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives. 

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives. 

Job Description

EDC has an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Design Specialist (II) to join the Digital Design Group (DDG), a full-service creative studio housed within EDC, providing effective design solutions for our projects. This position reports to the Art Director and is open to US-based telecommuters. 

The Graphic Design Specialist (II) will support and work closely with the Director, Art Director, and DDG team to develop innovative design solutions in supporting our internal partners across the organization.

The Graphic Design Specialist (II) will:

• Design of print and digital projects, including, but not limited to, documents, reports, presentations, social media, event collateral, proposals, infographics, email assets, websites, and videos
• Collaborate with the Director, Art Director, and Project Manager to understand the scope, expectations, and timeline for each product deliverable
• Work from existing concepts, branding guidelines, and templates to create cohesive and consistent assets
• Execute the layout and production of multi-page reports, revising designs per client feedback, and ensuring copyedits are implemented correctly.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to create high-level presentations
• Maintain photo library, portfolio website, and other tasks to support the design team
• Desire to work in a creative and collaborative environment while simultaneously managing multiple deadlines, clients, and projects

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in graphics or multimedia design or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or training

Other skills/Experience:

• 3–5 years relevant experience at a creative agency or in-house at an organization
• Design portfolio that exhibits solid visual design skills with a strong sense of typography, hierarchy, and layout and examples in both digital and print mediums
• Competence in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft PowerPoint and Word. Motion graphics and illustration a plus
• Success at selecting on-brand photography, both from organizational assets as well as stock imagery
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently and/or in a remote environment
• Understanding and implementation of accessibility requirements (508c) for inclusive design practice
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrable initiative, creativity, flexibility and excellent writing skills
• A portfolio of previous work is required.

Additional Information

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. 

Total Rewards: 

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• 12 paid holidays 
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees 
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement 
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund) 
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually 
• Parental leave 
• Employee assistance program 

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range (full-time equivalent) of approximately $60,000 – $70,000. 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 Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.