Design Associate

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Financial Engines is looking for a Designer to join our creative team. You will design across brand campaigns, digital, social, and print, collaborating with art directors and senior designers to bring concepts to life with typography and strong layout.

A strong portfolio showing versatility and attention to detail is essential; proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, plus an interest in motion, is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 improve your craft.
• Curiosity about design, culture, technology, and the world beyond financial services.
• A passion for making things look, feel, and work better.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaboration

Curiosity

Organization

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 improve your craft.
• Curiosity about design, culture, technology, and the world beyond financial services.
• A passion for making things look, feel, and work better.

Edelman Financial Engines takes a market‑based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is below. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job‑related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions.

Pay Range

$86,600 - $115,500 USD

About Edelman Financial Engines

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Recognized by Barron’s as a top RIA firm for eight years in a row(awarded each September (2018-2025) based on prior 12-month data through June 30) 1 ,wesupportmore1.27 million clientsacross 140+ offices nationwide and manage over$324billionin assets 2 .Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advancedmethodologyand proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client’s situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high‑tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.

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1 TheBarron’s Top 100 RIA Firms list, an annual ranking of independent advisory firms, is based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. Firmselecttoparticipatebut do not pay to be included in the ranking. The 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services, LLC, which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received aprecombinationranking of 12th.

2 EdelmanFinancial Engines data, as ofSeptember 30, 2025

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