Digital Designer - Financial Communications

Edelman•Washington, DC

13d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the world’s largest integrated communications company. We specialize in financial markets and strategic situations, serving clients across the United States, Canada, EMEA, and APAC. Edelman Smithfield offers a deep bench of approximately 250 financial market specialists across more than 25 cities and 15 countries. We are seeking a motivated Digital Designer to support hands-on execution of core design work across client and firm marketing initiatives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented designer eager to learn and grow through close collaboration with a lead creative strategist, with increasing ownership over presentation design, template development, and brand execution over time. The position is highly execution-focused and well-suited for someone who enjoys building, editing, and refining polished, repeatable creative assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
1+ years of experience in digital design, presentation design, or related creative roles, with a strong focus on execution and production.

Nice To Haves

Experience within an agency or in-house marketing/communications environment.
Strong working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; motion/video tools a plus).
Strong working proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint; basic proficiency in Excel for working with data tables and supporting data visualization.
Experience using Canva for template-based or quick-turn design work.
A portfolio demonstrating presentation design, templates, and digital creative work.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communicator who is receptive to feedback and eager to develop new skills over time.
Prior exposure to financial services, asset management, ESG, or crisis communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create, build, edit, and maintain high-quality client presentation decks, including investor presentations and other financial communications materials.
Design and manage reusable templates for clients and internal teams, including PowerPoint decks, written memos, and social media templates.
Support the ongoing evolution and elevation of Edelman Smithfield’s marketing and brand creative across digital and presentation formats.
Translate complex financial and strategic information into clear, visually compelling design for niche financial audiences.
Organize and maintain design files, templates, and assets to support efficient workflows and consistency across projects.
Collaborate closely with client service and strategy teams to execute creative work accurately, on brand, and on deadline.
Stay current on design and presentation best practices to continuously improve quality, clarity, and visual impact.