/* ============================================
   Educo EOR — Careers Page (composite widget)
   Hero → Why Educo → Life at Educo → Open Roles → Closing CTA
============================================ */

.edc-careers { display: block; }

/* Shared eyebrow + section title used across sections */
.edc-careers__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-label);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.edc-careers__section-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--edc-fs-headline-lg);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-headline);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 780px;
}
.edc-careers__section-head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.edc-careers__section-head--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.edc-careers__section-head--center .edc-careers__section-title { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   Buttons — primary (solar gold) + ghost
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-careers__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-full);
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    filter    var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    color     var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__btn .material-symbols-outlined { font-size: 18px !important; }
.edc-careers__btn--lg { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 15px; }

.edc-careers__btn--primary {
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-solar-gold);
}
.edc-careers__btn--primary:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px var(--edc-gold-ring);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}

.edc-careers__btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
}
.edc-careers__btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--edc-cream);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  border-color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-careers__btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   1. HERO
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-careers__hero {
  position: relative;
  /* Match homepage hero rhythm: tight top so the chip sits just below the
     fixed nav, generous bottom before the next section. */
  padding: 56px var(--edc-space-gutter) var(--edc-space-xl);
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__hero {
    padding-left: var(--edc-section-h);
    padding-right: var(--edc-section-h);
    padding-top: 64px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }
}
.edc-careers__hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(900px, 90%);
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(242,184,27,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Background image + warm-white wash — image bleeds full-width, wash
   fades opaque on the left (behind copy) → translucent on the right so
   the photo still peeks through around the form card. */
.edc-careers__hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: #1c1c1a;      /* fallback if image fails to load */
  /* Natural exposure, mildly boosted saturation + contrast so the photo
     stays punchy through the wash without needing to be dimmed. */
  filter: saturate(1.05) brightness(1.0) contrast(1.03);
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  /* On narrow viewports the photo needs a centred crop and stronger
     tonal darkening so the flipped-white copy stays legible. */
  .edc-careers__hero-bg {
    background-position: center center;
    filter: saturate(1.0) brightness(0.75) contrast(1.05);
  }
}
.edc-careers__hero-wash {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    /* Lighter dark wash — enough contrast for the flipped white copy
     but the team photo is visibly recognisable across the whole hero,
     right through the copy column. */
    linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.52) 0%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.46) 35%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.34) 60%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.22) 82%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.14) 100%),
    /* Subtle Solar Gold ambient bloom in the lower-left so the dark
     wash doesn't feel flat. */
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 15% 85%,
      rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.14) 0%,
      rgba(242, 184, 27, 0)   70%),
    /* Vertical softening — feathers top and bottom edges. */
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.10) 0%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0)   28%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0)   72%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.25) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  /* Mobile stacks the columns; the photo needs a much heavier wash so
     the flipped-white headline / body / chip / ghost-button all stay
     readable against the ambient photo. */
  .edc-careers__hero-wash {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.78) 0%,
        rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.70) 50%,
        rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.55) 100%),
      radial-gradient(70% 60% at 20% 90%,
        rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.14) 0%,
        rgba(242, 184, 27, 0)   70%);
  }
}

/* ─── Dark-hero text overrides (only when a background image is set) ─── */
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg { background: #1c1c1a !important; }

/* Defensive pseudo-element wash — layered on the hero itself so the
   dark tint applies even if the inline `.edc-careers__hero-wash` div
   is missing (e.g. stale Elementor element-cache before hero_bg_image
   was added as a control). Sits above the image div but below content. */
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.52) 0%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.46) 35%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.34) 60%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.22) 82%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.14) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .edc-careers__hero.has-bg::before {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.78) 0%,
        rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.70) 50%,
        rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.55) 100%);
  }
}
/* If the DOM already has the dedicated .edc-careers__hero-wash div,
   suppress the pseudo so we don't stack two washes into over-darkness. */
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg:has(.edc-careers__hero-wash)::before { display: none; }
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg .edc-careers__hero-title { color: var(--edc-warm-white); }
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg .edc-careers__hero-body  { color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.85); }
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg .edc-hero-chip {
  background: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45);
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg .edc-hero-chip .material-symbols-outlined,
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg .edc-hero-chip span { color: var(--edc-warm-white); }
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg .edc-careers__btn--ghost {
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  border-color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.35);
  background: transparent;
}
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg .edc-careers__btn--ghost:hover {
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
  border-color: var(--edc-warm-white);
}
/* Kill the pale gold glow — dark bg has its own bloom now */
.edc-careers__hero.has-bg .edc-careers__hero-glow { display: none; }
.edc-careers__hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.edc-careers__hero-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--edc-fs-hero);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-hero);
  letter-spacing: var(--edc-track-hero);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.edc-careers__hero-body {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: var(--edc-fs-body-lead);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-body);
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0;
}
.edc-careers__hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ─── Hero split (copy + applicant form) ─── */
.edc-careers__hero-inner--split {
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  text-align: left;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 40px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__hero-inner--split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
    gap: 56px;
    /* Top-align both columns so the chip lines up with the form card's
       top edge — matches the homepage hero rhythm. */
    align-items: start;
  }
}
.edc-careers__hero-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  min-inline-size: 0;
}
.edc-careers__hero-inner--split .edc-careers__hero-title { text-align: left; }
.edc-careers__hero-inner--split .edc-careers__hero-body  { text-align: left; margin: 0; }
.edc-careers__hero-inner--split .edc-careers__hero-ctas  { justify-content: flex-start; }

/* ─── Applicant form card ─── */
.edc-careers__apply-wrap { min-inline-size: 0; }
.edc-careers__apply-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -32px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.24);
  position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .edc-careers__apply-card { padding: 36px; } }
.edc-careers__apply-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 24px; right: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%,
    rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45) 70%,
    rgba(242, 184, 27, 0) 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.edc-careers__apply-head { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.edc-careers__apply-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.edc-careers__apply-sub {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
}

.edc-careers__apply-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  min-inline-size: 0;
}
.edc-careers__apply-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  min-inline-size: 0;
}
.edc-careers__apply-row--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .edc-careers__apply-row--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

.edc-careers__apply-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  min-inline-size: 0;
}
.edc-careers__apply-label {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-careers__apply-field input[type="text"],
.edc-careers__apply-field input[type="email"],
.edc-careers__apply-field input[type="tel"],
.edc-careers__apply-field select {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  transition:
    border-color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__apply-field input:focus,
.edc-careers__apply-field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.20);
}
.edc-careers__apply-field select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path fill='%235A5956' d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 12px center;
  background-size: 20px;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.edc-careers__apply-file input[type="file"] {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
  border: 1px dashed var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.edc-careers__apply-file input[type="file"]::file-selector-button {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  background: var(--edc-gold-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.35));
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__apply-file input[type="file"]::file-selector-button:hover {
  background: rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.25);
}

.edc-careers__apply-consent {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.edc-careers__apply-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.edc-careers__apply-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__apply-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #f5c33a;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.70);
}
.edc-careers__apply-submit .material-symbols-outlined { font-size: 20px !important; }

.edc-careers__apply-note {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   2. WHY EDUCO — editorial numbered value cards
   Cream-tinted band, centred display header with a gold pill eyebrow,
   3 cards each carrying a big Solar Gold display numeral watermark,
   a rounded-square icon, and a gold underline that grows on hover.
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-careers__why {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
    var(--edc-cream);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__why { padding: 120px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
/* Subtle dotted-grid texture for editorial depth (very faint) */
.edc-careers__why-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  background-position: 0 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 25%, black 75%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-careers__why-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ─── Display section header ─── */
.edc-careers__eyebrow--pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.35));
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -18px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.14);
}
.edc-careers__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.22);
}
.edc-careers__section-title--display {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__section-title--display { font-size: 44px; }
}

/* ─── Cards grid ─── */
.edc-careers__why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-careers__why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
}

/* Numbered editorial card — layered content, featured middle variant */
.edc-careers__value-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff 60%, rgba(244, 241, 235, 0.6) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px 68px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -20px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.14);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
/* Cards with a photo header — no top padding (image bleeds to edge),
   dedicated body-wrap holds the text with its own padding. */
.edc-careers__value-card.has-media {
  padding: 0 0 68px;
  gap: 0;
}
.edc-careers__value-card.has-media .edc-careers__value-body-wrap {
  padding: 0 28px 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Photo header — figure with img + shade overlay, houses the floating
   numeral, feature badge, and icon over the image bottom edge. */
.edc-careers__value-media {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--edc-cream);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.edc-careers__value-media img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 900ms var(--edc-ease-out);
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-careers__value-card:hover .edc-careers__value-media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.edc-careers__value-media-shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.10) 0%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0) 30%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0) 55%,
      rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.55) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Featured middle card — gold border, deeper shadow, gradient top-line */
.edc-careers__value-card.is-featured {
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45));
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 52px -24px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.24),
    0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.06);
}
.edc-careers__value-card.is-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%,
    #d99a00 50%,
    var(--edc-solar-gold) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl) var(--edc-radius-xl) 0 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-careers__why-grid > .edc-careers__value-card.is-featured {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-careers__value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 52px -22px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.22);
    border-color: var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45));
  }
  .edc-careers__why-grid > .edc-careers__value-card.is-featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-18px);
  }
}

/* Icon — rounded square with gold tint + gold border ring */
.edc-careers__value-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, #d99a00 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 4px 0 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 22px -10px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-careers__value-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 30px !important;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  transition: transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-careers__value-card:hover .edc-careers__value-icon {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 26px -10px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.70),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.edc-careers__value-card:hover .edc-careers__value-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  transform: rotate(6deg);
}
/* Icon on image variant — lifts up out of the body-wrap into the photo
   via negative top margin, straddling the image bottom edge with a
   white ring so it reads as a distinct medallion. */
.edc-careers__value-card.has-media .edc-careers__value-icon {
  margin: -32px 0 16px;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 26px -10px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55),
    0 0 0 5px #fff,
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Small uppercase kicker above the title */
.edc-careers__value-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.edc-careers__value-kicker::before {
  content: '';
  width: 14px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.edc-careers__value-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 92%;
}
.edc-careers__value-body {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Footer — underline + arrow together */
.edc-careers__value-foot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.edc-careers__value-underline {
  height: 2px;
  width: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.4) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-careers__value-card:hover .edc-careers__value-underline { width: 72%; }

/* Arrow indicator — slides in on hover, tucked in bottom-right */
.edc-careers__value-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--edc-obsidian);
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(6px) scale(0.85);
  transition:
    opacity var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.edc-careers__value-arrow .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
}
.edc-careers__value-card:hover .edc-careers__value-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
}
.edc-careers__value-card.is-featured .edc-careers__value-arrow {
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-careers__value-card.is-featured .edc-careers__value-arrow .material-symbols-outlined { color: var(--edc-obsidian); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   3. LIFE AT EDUCO — cream band with pills
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-careers__life {
  padding: 96px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background: var(--edc-cream);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__life { padding: 120px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
.edc-careers__life-inner {
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.edc-careers__life-pills {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.edc-careers__life-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-full);
  background: var(--edc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  box-shadow: var(--edc-shadow-sm);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__life-pill .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-careers__life-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--edc-gold-ring);
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   4. OPEN ROLES (empty state)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-careers__roles {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
    var(--edc-warm-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__roles { padding: 120px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
/* Subtle dotted-grid texture (matches Why section for section rhythm) */
.edc-careers__roles-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 20%, black 80%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-careers__roles-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Small count badge attached to the end of the pill eyebrow */
.edc-careers__eyebrow-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 22px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-left: 4px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.edc-careers__empty {
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
  border: 2px dashed var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl);
  padding: 56px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.edc-careers__empty-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-full);
  background: var(--edc-gold-tint);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.edc-careers__empty-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 36px !important;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}
.edc-careers__empty-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-tight);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
}
.edc-careers__empty-body {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: var(--edc-fs-body);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-body);
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.edc-careers__empty .edc-careers__btn { margin-top: 16px; }

/* ─── Section lead (paragraph beneath section-title) ─── */
.edc-careers__section-lead {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: var(--edc-fs-lead, 18px);
  line-height: var(--edc-lh-body);
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.edc-careers__section-head--center .edc-careers__section-lead { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ─── Open Roles — card grid ─── */
.edc-careers__roles-grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 40px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 720px)  { .edc-careers__roles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .edc-careers__roles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; } }

.edc-careers__role-card {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fff 70%, rgba(244, 241, 235, 0.55) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl);
  padding: 24px 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -20px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.12);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* Ambient gold glow that appears in the top-right on hover — subtle */
.edc-careers__role-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.14) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-careers__role-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.edc-careers__role-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.40));
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -20px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.18);
}
.edc-careers__role-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Top row: department icon medallion + job-type pill */
.edc-careers__role-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}
.edc-careers__role-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, #d99a00 100%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 18px -8px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition:
    transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-careers__role-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 22px !important;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-careers__role-card:hover .edc-careers__role-icon {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
}
.edc-careers__role-type-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px 5px 10px;
  background: var(--edc-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-careers__role-type-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
}

.edc-careers__role-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.edc-careers__role-dept {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}
.edc-careers__role-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
}

.edc-careers__role-location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
}
.edc-careers__role-location .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}

.edc-careers__role-summary {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
}

.edc-careers__role-tags {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.edc-careers__role-tags li {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  background: rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.24);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
}

/* Apply button — center-aligned pill anchored at bottom of card. Works
   both as an <a> (external link) and a <button> (modal trigger). */
.edc-careers__role-apply {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: var(--edc-obsidian);
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  transition:
    background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-careers__role-apply .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__role-apply:hover {
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.60);
}
.edc-careers__role-apply:hover .material-symbols-outlined {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-careers__role-apply:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   Apply modal — role detail + application form
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-careers__modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 5vh 20px 5vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-careers__modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.edc-careers__modal.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.edc-careers__modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(28, 28, 26, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-careers__modal-panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-careers__modal.is-open .edc-careers__modal-panel {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .edc-careers__modal-panel { padding: 40px; }
}
.edc-careers__modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--edc-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  z-index: 2;
  transition:
    background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__modal-close .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: inherit;
}
.edc-careers__modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--edc-obsidian);
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.edc-careers__modal-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-right: 44px;                     /* clear the close button */
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  padding-bottom: 18px;
}
.edc-careers__modal-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0;
}
.edc-careers__modal-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.edc-careers__modal-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.edc-careers__modal-meta .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}

.edc-careers__modal-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.edc-careers__modal-summary {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
}
.edc-careers__modal-details {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
}
.edc-careers__modal-details p { margin: 0 0 10px; }
.edc-careers__modal-details p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.edc-careers__modal-form-head {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  padding-top: 20px;
}
.edc-careers__modal-form-head h4 {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.edc-careers__modal-form-head p {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Lock page scroll while a modal is open */
body.edc-modal-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   4.5 TALENT POOL — Job-alert subscribe band

   Cream-tinted band with a large bell icon, gold pill eyebrow, display
   title + copy, an inline "email + button" input, optional area-of-
   interest chips, and a small privacy note. Sits between the Open
   Roles grid and the Closing CTA banner.
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-careers__pool {
  position: relative;
  padding: 88px var(--edc-space-gutter) 96px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%),
    var(--edc-cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__pool { padding: 104px var(--edc-section-h) 112px; }
}
.edc-careers__pool-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 20%, black 80%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.edc-careers__pool-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Bell icon at top — with concentric pulse rings suggesting active alerts */
.edc-careers__pool-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--edc-solar-gold) 0%, #d99a00 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 28px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}
.edc-careers__pool-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 32px !important;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.edc-careers__pool-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-careers__pool-pulse {
    animation: edc-pool-pulse 2200ms var(--edc-ease-out) infinite;
  }
  .edc-careers__pool-pulse--delay { animation-delay: 1100ms; }
  @keyframes edc-pool-pulse {
    0%   { transform: scale(1);    opacity: 0.55; }
    80%  { transform: scale(1.8);  opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.8);  opacity: 0; }
  }
  .edc-careers__pool:hover .edc-careers__pool-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
    animation: edc-pool-ring 700ms var(--edc-ease-out);
    transform-origin: top center;
  }
  @keyframes edc-pool-ring {
    0%   { transform: rotate(0); }
    20%  { transform: rotate(-12deg); }
    40%  { transform: rotate(10deg); }
    60%  { transform: rotate(-6deg); }
    80%  { transform: rotate(4deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(0); }
  }
}

/* ─── Trust benefits row (checkmark items above form) ─── */
.edc-careers__pool-benefits {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px 22px;
}
.edc-careers__pool-benefits li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}
.edc-careers__pool-benefits .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}

/* ─── Social-proof stat with faux avatar cluster ─── */
.edc-careers__pool-stat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  align-self: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -12px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.14);
}
.edc-careers__pool-stat strong {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.edc-careers__pool-avatars {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.edc-careers__pool-avatars span {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -8px;
  background: var(--edc-slate);
}
.edc-careers__pool-avatars span:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.edc-careers__pool-avatars span:nth-child(1) { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2B81B, #b8830a); }
.edc-careers__pool-avatars span:nth-child(2) { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5A5956, #292928); }
.edc-careers__pool-avatars span:nth-child(3) { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4F1EB, #d9d4c8); }
.edc-careers__pool-avatars span:nth-child(4) { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2B81B, #f5c33a); }

/* ─── Form container becomes a soft card for depth ─── */
.edc-careers__pool-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-xl);
  padding: 20px 20px 22px;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 44px -24px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.18),
    0 0 0 4px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.06);
}
@media (min-width: 560px) {
  .edc-careers__pool-card { padding: 22px 22px 24px; }
}

.edc-careers__pool .edc-careers__section-lead {
  margin-inline: auto;
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* Form + inline email input */
.edc-careers__pool-form {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.edc-careers__pool-inline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
@media (min-width: 560px) {
  .edc-careers__pool-inline { flex-direction: row; align-items: stretch; }
}
.edc-careers__pool-field {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-inline-size: 0;
}
.edc-careers__pool-field-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  pointer-events: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.edc-careers__pool-field-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
}
.edc-careers__pool-field input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 18px 15px 46px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  transition:
    border-color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__pool-field input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.22);
}
.edc-careers__pool-field input::placeholder { color: rgba(90, 89, 86, 0.7); }

.edc-careers__pool-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  background: var(--edc-obsidian);
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    box-shadow var(--edc-dur-medium) var(--edc-ease-out);
}
.edc-careers__pool-submit .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__pool-submit:hover {
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.60);
}
.edc-careers__pool-submit:hover .material-symbols-outlined {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
}

/* Interest chips */
.edc-careers__pool-interests {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.edc-careers__pool-interests-label {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
}
.edc-careers__pool-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.edc-careers__pool-chip {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.edc-careers__pool-chip input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.edc-careers__pool-chip span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--edc-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  transition:
    background var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    border-color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease),
    color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
.edc-careers__pool-chip:hover span {
  border-color: var(--edc-gold-ring, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.45));
  background: rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.08);
}
.edc-careers__pool-chip input:checked + span {
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  border-color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  color: var(--edc-obsidian);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -8px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
}
.edc-careers__pool-chip input:focus-visible + span {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.edc-careers__pool-note {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--edc-slate);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.edc-careers__pool-note .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   5. CLOSING CTA BANNER
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edc-careers__cta {
  padding: 48px var(--edc-space-gutter);
  background: var(--edc-warm-white);
  /* Cancel the site footer's default 100px top margin so the visual
     bottom gap equals padding-bottom alone (matches padding-top for
     balanced breathing on both sides of the panel). */
  margin-bottom: calc(-1 * var(--edc-section-v));
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__cta { padding: 64px var(--edc-section-h); }
}
.edc-careers__cta-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: var(--edc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 32px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1c1c1a 0%, #292928 100%);
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-2xl);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px -30px rgba(41, 41, 40, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .edc-careers__cta-panel { padding: 72px 64px; }
}

/* Fine dotted grid overlay for depth */
.edc-careers__cta-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 90% at 30% 50%, black 0%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Two orb accents — main gold in top-right, subtle secondary in bottom-left */
.edc-careers__cta-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--edc-radius-full);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(48px);
}
.edc-careers__cta-orb--a {
  top: -160px;
  right: -160px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.38) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.edc-careers__cta-orb--b {
  bottom: -180px;
  left: -140px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .edc-careers__cta-orb--a { animation: edc-cta-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .edc-careers__cta-orb--b { animation: edc-cta-drift 18s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
  @keyframes edc-cta-drift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50%      { transform: translate(-30px, 20px) scale(1.05); }
  }
}

.edc-careers__cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__cta-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
}
.edc-careers__cta-copy { max-width: 640px; }

/* Pill eyebrow on the dark panel */
.edc-careers__cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 16px 7px 12px;
  background: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.edc-careers__cta-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--edc-solar-gold);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.20),
    0 0 12px rgba(242, 184, 27, 0.55);
}

.edc-careers__cta-title {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.edc-careers__cta-body {
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* Actions column: primary + ghost buttons, then trust row */
.edc-careers__cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__cta-actions { align-items: flex-end; }
}
.edc-careers__cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__cta-buttons { justify-content: flex-end; }
}

/* Ghost button variant for dark backgrounds */
.edc-careers__btn--ghost-dark {
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.35);
}
.edc-careers__btn--ghost-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--edc-warm-white);
  color: var(--edc-warm-white);
}

/* Quick contact / response trust row */
.edc-careers__cta-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 20px;
  padding-top: 6px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .edc-careers__cta-trust { justify-content: flex-end; }
}
.edc-careers__cta-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--edc-font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(250, 248, 244, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--edc-dur-quick) var(--edc-ease);
}
a.edc-careers__cta-trust-item:hover { color: var(--edc-solar-gold); }
.edc-careers__cta-trust-item .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: var(--edc-solar-gold);
}