Graphic Designer

About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,500 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across five major areas: enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data & analytics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.

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The Role in Brief:

Graphic Designer, Design Strategies and Solutions

Design Strategies and Solutions (DSS) is EAB’s award-winning in-house full-service creative team, winning 8-10 external industry awards each year for the last three years. From concept to creation, our expertise is in visually storytelling. We create, manage, and continually elevate two visual brand identities: EAB and Seramount which is a part of EAB (eab.com and seramount.com). We produce high-quality, on brand, innovative creative across many design disciplines, including digital, web, print, packaging, office space, tradeshow, interactive, swag, motion, video, and photography. With a wide range of capabilities, we serve as the creative strategic partner for any EAB or Seramount project.Description of role.

This role is based in Washington, D.C. Exceptional candidates based remotely or in other EAB locations will also be considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create print materials for a variety of project types: infographic posters, white papers, invitations, tradeshow booths, swag, packaging, etc.
• Create wide range of digital graphics: icons, illustrations, banners, email and website layouts, social media ads, etc.
• Conceptualize, create, and implement branding for events and campaigns that span across print and digital collateral
• Create, edit, and/or provide design consultation for internal and external presentations
• Interpret and present complicated concepts in a visually appealing and clear manner
• Design and execute projects while ensuring brand guidelines are followed and visual communication standards are met
• Clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions
• Participate in weekly design critiques by soliciting input for your projects or giving input to others
• Contribute and execute innovative ideas pushing our brand forward
• Work closely with internal client and design team to ensure final design meets project’s goal
• Know specs for print projects and ensure files are set up to print accurately at the print vendor
• Coordinate the day-to-day production of each project to meet all deadlines
• Work independently and autonomously while within a team environment
• Learn new software techniques, skills, and tools as department expands design offerings

Basic Qualifications:

• Online or digital portfolio showcasing your work
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
• Strong typographic sensibility
• Extreme attention to detail
• Highly organized and able to multitask
• Communicate and collaborate successfully in person and/or virtually (email, phone, slack, zoom)
• Up on current design trends and industry practice
• Passion to learn, innovate, inspire, and have fun!

Ideal Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience working in graphic design (includes internships, pro bono, on-campus jobs)
• Located in Washington, DC (currently local team members meet once a week in the office and have the option to work as much/little as desired in our newly renovated office)
• Event and portrait photography experience and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
• Microsoft PowerPoint and Word experience
• Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB’s DE&I Promise

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 20 days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm holidays
• Daytime leave policy for community service or fitness activities (up to 10 hours a month each)
• Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Phase Back to Work program for employees returning from parental leave
• Infertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• Wellness programs including gym discounts and incentives to promote healthy living
• Dynamic growth opportunities with merit-based promotion philosophy
• Benefits kick in day one, see the full details here.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.