Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer is a visual story teller. The individual is responsible for translating complex ideas, systems, and mission-driven initiatives into clear, compelling visual stories. This role exists to strengthen EKC’s products, platforms, and brand by creating graphical content that communicates meaning at a glance — turning strategy into symbols, data into visuals, and narratives into icons, illustrations, and layouts that experientially resonate with diverse audiences.

The individual is not simply executing design requests, but actively shaping how EKC’s work is understood, remembered, and shared across ecosystems that include industry, education, government, and community partners.

• Design original graphics, icons, illustrations, infographics, and visual systems that support EKC’s products, programs, and mission
• Translate abstract, technical, or systems‑level concepts into clear visual narratives
• Collaborate with Pillar Leaders, Product Owners, and Cluster Operatives to understand intent and shape visual solutions
• Develop visual assets for digital platforms, presentations, reports, learning tools, and external communications
• Create reusable visual components and design patterns that scale across EKC initiatives
• Ensure all visual content aligns with EKC’s brand standards, tone, and strategic goals
• Participate early in project planning to influence how ideas are visually expressed
• Maintain organized design files, version control, and documentation
• Stay current on design tools, visual communication trends, and best practices
• Respond to internal requests in a timely, collaborative, and professional manner
• Protect the confidentiality of client and company information
• Develop weekly Progress, Problems, Plans (P3) report
• Support cross‑functional teams as needed to advance EKC initiatives
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

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  Mission‑Driven – Grounds design decisions in EKC’s purpose and strategic inten
• t.Builder Mentality – Creates visual systems and assets that last and scal
• e.Scenario‑Driven Problem Solver – Thinks in cause‑and‑effect and designs for real‑world us
• e.Navigates Complexity – Thrives in ambiguity and brings clarity through desig
• n.Curious & Relentless Learner – Continuously improves craft, tools, and thinkin
• g.Bias for Action & Results – Moves ideas from concept to execution efficientl
• y.Translational Communicator – Tells stories visually and bridges technical and non‑technical audience
• s.Collaborative & Humble – Elevates team outcomes and incorporates diverse inpu
• t.Precision & Craftsmanship – Holds a high bar for quality, detail, and executio
• n.Rises to the Moment – Brings calm, clarity, and excellence when it matters mos

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  Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projec
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  Strong visual storytelling ability — capable of conveying meaning through images, icons, and layou
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  Proficiency with modern design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, or equivalen
• t).Ability to conceptualize from minimal direction and ambiguous inpu
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  Experience creating infographics, iconography, and system‑level visua
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  Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarc
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  Ability to collaborate across disciplines and translate feedback into improved desi
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  Clear verbal and visual communication skil
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  Strong time management and organizational skil
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  Ability to balance creativity with structure, standards, and deadlin
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  Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment where priorities evol
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  Ability to iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining high standards of precision and craftsmansh