Visual Designer – Interactive & Storytelling

EDC (Education Development Center)

Visual Designer at Education Development Center (EDC) engaging in digital and motion design projects. Collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality visuals that communicate compelling stories and messages.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide design from concept to execution across social, web, and digital campaigns, including interactive and motion-based work
Translate ideas, briefs, and early concepts into clear visual directions, often working from loosely defined starting points
Contribute daily to social media storytelling by developing concepts and producing high-quality visual assets
Collaborate on the development of thought leadership campaigns, bringing a strong point of view on how to communicate ideas visually
Design and prototype interactive experiences that make complex content engaging and accessible
Bring an editorial mindset to visual storytelling, shaping how ideas are structured, sequenced, and delivered across channels
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, navigating feedback and revisions with professionalism and clarity
Contribute to the evolution of EDC’s brand and digital presence, including website and cross-channel experiences
Build and maintain scalable design systems, templates, and components that support consistency and efficiency
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality, on-brand execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of design and content strategy experience
At least 6 years of relevant experience in a creative agency or in-house environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating interactive, digital, and motion design work
Proven ability to take projects from concept through final execution
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain design decisions and navigate feedback
Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Ability to work across formats, including social, web, motion, and print
A clear point of view on visual storytelling and digital communication
Experience designing for campaigns or content series, not just one-off assets
Comfort working in collaborative, fast-moving environments with evolving inputs
Interest in mission-driven work and using design to advance social impact
Technical skills: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required)
After Effects and/or Premiere
Experience with interactive design tools like Figma
Experience with project management tools like Asana

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays
Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax transport benefit
Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
Paid sick time and personal time annually
Parental leave
Employee assistance program

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Hard Skills & Tools

interactive designdigital designmotion designvisual storytellingproject management

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsinitiativesound judgmentability to work independently

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree