Design Associate

At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive.

We believe that every dollar saved represents a lifetime of hard work and aspirations, and every dollar invested has a job to do for our clients. That’s why we are committed to managing our clients’ investments by truly understanding them as people first and then delivering advice, strategies and solutions to help them feel confident about the plans they are making, whether for today, tomorrow, or in the great unknown future.

Our goal is to build long‑term relationships based on respect, integrity, and a belief that our responsibility is to help people make smart investments decisions in every stage of their lives.

Our culture is grounded in our CORE values:
Client First, One Team, Respectful Candor, and Endless Curiosity. These values guide everything we do, for our clients and each other. We are committed to moving forward together. If you are inspired by purpose‑driven work and a collaborative, values‑led culture, we invite you to explore a career with us.

We're building a creative team that believes great design can change how people see, feel, and think about financial services. And we're looking for a Designer who's excited to help bring that vision to life.

This is a role for a creative thinker and hands‑on maker with a great eye, strong design fundamentals, and a desire to keep getting better. Someone who cares about the details, finds inspiration everywhere, and brings fresh ideas and thoughtful solutions to the table.

Reporting to the Creative Director, Art, you'll work alongside art directors, copywriters, and senior designers to create compelling work across campaigns, content, and brand experiences. You'll have opportunities to contribute creatively, develop your skills, and help shape a growing brand while learning from a team that cares deeply about the work and the people behind it.

• Design and produce creative assets across brand campaigns, digital, social, print, and other channels.
• Collaborate with art directors, copywriters, and senior designers to bring creative concepts to life through thoughtful, well‑crafted design.
• Apply and contribute to EFE's visual identity, ensuring work is consistent with the brand while exploring fresh ways to express it.
• Bring strong attention to detail to typography, layout, composition, color, and production quality.
• Participate in creative reviews, share ideas, and contribute design solutions that make the work stronger.
• Explore new design techniques, tools, and technologies to continually grow your skills and creative capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, production‑ready files across a variety of formats and platforms.
• Incorporate feedback thoughtfully, manage multiple assignments, and collaborate with teammates to deliver high‑quality work on schedule.
• Stay curious about design, culture, and emerging creative trends, bringing new inspiration and perspectives to the team.

• 2–4 years of professional design experience, ideally in an agency, creative studio, or in‑house environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative potential, visual taste, attention to detail, and versatility across different types of design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, with an interest in motion, animation, or emerging design tools considered a plus.
• A solid foundation in typography, composition, color, visual hierarchy, and design principles.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects while collaborating closely with creative teammates.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Openness to feedback, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to continually…