Company Description

TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.

Job Description

ABOUT TED@WORK

TED@Work brings powerful TED ideas into the workplace, helping organizations inspire new ways of thinking, spark conversation, and drive meaningful change. We enable global organizations to create powerful learning moments through curated TED Talks, courses, and experiences.

Our offerings include TED@Work Learning, TEDxBusiness, TED Training, and TED@Work Licensing.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a part-time Graphic Designer to create high-quality visual assets across marketing, sales and product initiatives. We want this role to operate as an extension of the TED@Work team. Projects will vary week-to-week, so hours will fluctuate as design needs come up—ranging from 15-25 hours per week. The ideal person for this role has experience creating a wide range of assets, from digital ad creatives to longform content (PDF one-pagers, white papers and learning resources).

You’ll work closely with marketing, sales and product stakeholders to bring TED@Work’s offerings and value propositions to life visually.

What You’ll Do

Design marketing assets including ad creatives, landing page/website visuals and email graphics
Create sales collateral including pitch decks, one-pagers, case studies and proposals
Design visuals, brand assets and other product collateral (e.g. thumbnails, banners, slides), client engagement resources and course materials
Develop and update slide and one-pager templates for use across the team
Support brand storytelling through visuals aligned with our brand guidelines, as well as client use cases or data
Manage multiple projects, requests and deadlines across stakeholders, tracking status and proactively communicating obstacles or time constraints
Translate the value of TED@Work’s offerings into clear, compelling visual narratives for enterprise buyers
Collaborate with TED@Work stakeholders to ensure clarity, consistency and visual cohesion
Continuously bring fresh ideas and thoughtful design solutions

Qualifications

5+ years of graphic design experience (agency, in-house or freelance)
Strong portfolio demonstrating experience across marketing, sales and product
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) and Google Slides; Figma and Canva experience is a plus
Strong typography, layout and visual storytelling skills
Experience designing presentations, client collateral and sales materials for B2B or enterprise audiences
Ability to effectively manage time and tasks across multiple projects and stakeholders
Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback and work independently
Excellent organizational and communication skills
A keen eye for accuracy in all aspects design, from composition to copywriting
Interest in learning, ideas, storytelling and mission-driven work
Deep understanding of brand systems and design templates

NICE TO HAVE

Experience supporting SaaS or professional services brands
Familiarity with corporate audiences like L&D, HR and Communications
Motion graphics or light animation experience

Additional Information

Hourly Rate: $40-$50 per hour

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume and cover letter.

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