Design Associate
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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, we support more than 1.27 million clients across 140+ offices nationwide and manage over $324 billion in assets 2. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and 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 The Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms list, an annual ranking of independent advisory firms, is based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. Firms elect to participate but 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 a precombination ranking of 12th.
2 Edelman Financial Engines data, as of September 30, 2025
Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (8)
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- If you were referred by an EFE employee, please provide their name. optional
- What is your preferred work location (city/state)?
- If yes, please list the names of your relatives at Edelman Financial Engines. optional
- If yes, please indicate when, which position, and location you applied to previously optional
- If yes, please provide additional detail on the Outside Business Activity. optional
- If yes, please provide additional details on the prior involuntary termination. optional
- What are your compensation expectations?
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- How did you hear about EFE and/or this role?
- What is your home state?
- Do you have the unrestricted right to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (i.e. H-1B, EAD, OPT, TN, etc.)?
- Are you related to anyone presently employed by Edelman Financial Engines?
- Have you ever been employed by Edelman Financial Engines, Edelman Financial Services, Financial Engines, or The Mutual Fund Store?
- Have you previously applied for employment with Edelman Financial Engines?
- Are you subject to any non-compete or non-solicitation agreements?
- Do you need any accommodations to perform the job for which you are applying?
- Are you involved in any Outside Business Activities (i.e. selling nonregistered insurance products or real estate, acting as a consultant, CPA, tax preparer, second jobs, or online social networking websites used with/for such activities)?
- Have you ever been involuntarily terminated or asked to resign from an employer?
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Written answers (1)
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