Associate Designer, AI-Driven Creative | Reston, VA
About The Position
We are seeking an Associate Designer, AI-Driven Creative to join the Experiential Branding and Content Team. This early-career design role (1+ years of experience) will support the production of high-quality creative across digital, print, and internal channels, with a focus on leveraging AI. You will work closely with the Design Team and cross-functional partners to deliver polished, branded assets while expanding your creative expertise and contributing to team outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong design foundation, a broad understanding of visual communication and storytelling, and demonstrated experience applying AI tools to accelerate creative workflows, improve iteration quality, and scale design output.
Requirements
- Experience: 1+ years of professional graphic design experience (in-house, agency, or equivalent)
- Design Skills: Strong foundation in typography, layout, color, composition, and visual problem-solving
- Software Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word), Figma, and Canva
- AI Tool Knowledge: Be well-versed in tools such as Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, and more
- AI-Driven Results: Demonstrated ability to use AI to speed ideation, iterate creative variants, optimize production workflows, and scale output while maintaining quality
- Communication Skills: Clear, effective communication and collaboration skills
- Execution Focused: Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to feedback, and meet deadlines
- Creative Storytelling: Demonstrated interest in creative storytelling, including exposure to video, motion, or content development across formats
Responsibilities
- Design Execution: Create on-brand visual assets for campaigns, events, social media, presentations, email, and web that meet Ellucian brand standards and project goals.
- AI-Driven Outcomes: Leverage AI to enhance creativity, accelerate workflows, expand concept exploration, and improve consistency and delivery speed without compromising craftsmanship.
- Collaborative Creation: Partner with senior creatives and cross-functional teams to execute design solutions that align with project requirements and timelines.
- Brand Stewardship: Ensure all creative work adheres to established Ellucian brand standards and templates.
- Asset Management: Maintain and organize design files, templates, and brand assets for efficient reuse across teams.
- Support Presentations: Build and enhance PowerPoint and presentation materials that are visually engaging and professional.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible time off
- Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
- Parental Leave
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Telemedicine
- Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
- RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
- Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
