Graphic Designer – Editorial

CFA Institute

. Create and revise illustrations, charts, diagrams, infographics and other visual assets for CFA Institute curriculum products across print and digital formats .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,300 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong graphic design capabilities with expertise in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, along with a solid understanding of visual representation of quantitative information. Proficient in managing design projects while adhering to production standards and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Adobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignGraphic Design FundamentalsVisual CommunicationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignVisual Asset CreationTypographyCompositionColor TheoryIconographyProduction-Ready AssetsFile FormatsData VisualizationDesign Standards

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative CloudPhotoshop

Industry Keywords

CFA InstituteCurriculum ProductsPrint and Digital FormatsQuality ChecksAsset Libraries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and revise illustrations, charts, diagrams, infographics and other visual assets for CFA Institute curriculum products across print and digital formats
Translate quantitative information, data, graphs and numerical concepts into clear, accurate, learner-focused visuals
Use Adobe Illustrator for authoring and Adobe InDesign for layouts, templates and production requirements
Collaborate with learning designers, subject matter experts, editors and stakeholders on visual representation
Prepare production-ready files meeting specifications, templates, style guides and brand standards
Perform quality checks on typography, color, resolution and file formats and resolve routine production issues
Advise on design standards, fonts, templates and departmental design needs
Maintain organized design files, templates and asset libraries and improve processes and documentation
Apply legal and risk considerations to visual content, including responsible AI use
Travel occasionally for in-person divisional and departmental meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong graphic design portfolio; portfolio required during recruitment
Strong Adobe Illustrator skills
Strong Adobe InDesign capability
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop
Ability to represent quantitative information through charts, graphs and other visual formats
Strong graphic design fundamentals across typography, composition, color, hierarchy and iconography
Understanding of print and digital production requirements, including file formats, resolution and production-ready assets
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage deliverables and deadlines within established standards and review processes
Fluency in English
Occasional travel for important in-person meetings, approximately 5% or less
A bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication or a related discipline is welcomed; equivalent practical experience will also be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary incentive bonus eligibility
12% employer contribution to a pension plan
Comprehensive medical benefits package
Health coverage
Generous time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellbeing and development programs