Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

About The Digital Economist

The Digital Economist is a Think and Do Tank focused on building a human-centered global economy. We bring together leaders in policy, business, and emerging technologies to drive systemic change and economic transformation.

Through our Think Tank—the Center of Excellence on a Human-Centered Global Economy—and our Venture Studio, the applied arm of our work, we are shaping the future of economic transformation by aligning thought leadership with real-world impact.

Role Overview

The Digital Economist is seeking a multi-talented, highly responsive, and mission-driven Graphic Designer to lead all aspects of design across the organization. This role requires an individual with a strong creative vision who can work across various mediums to enhance the brand’s visual identity and ensure continuity across all touchpoints.

The ideal candidate has expertise in publication design, event and marketing materials, social media content, and digital storytelling. They should be able to translate complex ideas into engaging visuals while maintaining originality and consistency in brand identity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Publications & Reports

• Design reports, books, articles, research papers, and opinion pieces that reflect the organization’s brand and enhance readability.
• Develop structured, high-quality layouts that maintain visual consistency across all publications.

2. Event & Marketing Design

• Create event banners, speaker banners, and promotional materials for major global engagements, including Davos, Climate Week, and IMF/World Bank meetings.
• Develop social media graphics to promote ecosystem updates, thought leadership, and key initiatives.
• Ensure all visuals align with The Digital Economist’s mission, enhancing engagement and visibility.

3. Brand Identity & Content Styling

• Deliver a comprehensive Branding Guide within the first three months, including:
• Content styles
• Typography and color palettes
• Logo usage and visual hierarchy
• Guidelines for digital and print assets
• Maintain consistency across all branding materials, ensuring a cohesive visual identity.
• Support video content branding, including cover images and thumbnails.

4. Digital Content & Blog Support

• Collaborate with the content team to design compelling graphics for articles and blog posts.
• Ensure visuals align with content themes and drive engagement.

5. General Design Needs

• Take ownership of all design requests across the organization, ensuring high-quality execution.
• Develop reusable templates and scalable design systems to streamline workflows.

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably in an impact-driven, knowledge-based, or mission-focused organization.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in publication design, marketing materials, and digital branding.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma, and Canva.
• Experience designing for events, social media, and multimedia content.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, and layout design.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly original, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring a consistent and compelling brand presence.
• Passion for technology, innovation, sustainability, and economic transformation.
• A responsive, engaged, and mission-driven mindset, dedicated to helping the brand grow.

Success Metrics Summary

• 100% on-time delivery of publications, event materials, and branding projects.
• Engagement boost (15-20%) from designed content across social media & digital platforms.
• Branding Guide completed within 3 months, ensuring consistency across all materials.
• Fast turnaround for marketing requests (48 hours for social, 5 days for event materials).
• Two or fewer revision rounds required for approval on 80% of projects.

What We Offer

At The Digital Economist, we offer more than just a job—we provide an opportunity to be part of a global impact-driven organization shaping the future of a human-centered economy. As a key member of our team, you will:

• Play a pivotal role in defining and strengthening the visual identity of a global thought leadership and impact organization.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where creativity meets mission-driven work, collaborating with leading experts in policy, business, and emerging technologies.
• Gain access to influential networks and high-profile global engagements, from Davos to Climate Week and beyond.
• Have opportunities for professional growth—as The Digital Economist's ecosystem expands, so will career opportunities within the organization.
• Be eligible for performance-based incentives, with higher productivity recognized and rewarded through perks and bonuses from the initial contract onwards.
• Have the potential to expand your role—if you demonstrate adjacent capabilities beyond core graphic design (such as video editing, UX/UI design, animation, or branding strategy), we will explore broadening your responsibilities with increased compensation to reflect your contributions.