GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSOCIATE I - CASUAL

Education Development Center•Waltham, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Education Development Center (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.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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