Senior Product Designer

$55,000 - $80,000/Yr

McGraw-Hill

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Product Designer at McGraw Hill will play a crucial role in developing and implementing the design vision and strategy for educational products within the K-12 division, specifically focusing on the Math portfolio. This remote position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to create engaging print and digital learning experiences that enhance student success and maximize teacher efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Translate the design vision, product strategy, and goals into engaging, effective, user-friendly designs that are delivered on time and within budget.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand problems and collaboratively generate innovative solutions.
• Articulate rationale for design choices to teams and stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings and conversations with internal teams, vendors, and peers.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans proactively.
• Manage vendors for work areas including onboarding, training, and ensuring quality deliverables.
• Create style guides, guidelines, workflows, and documentation, and mentor others on these expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital design, human-centered design, or related field, or relevant expertise.
• 3 years of work experience with print and web visual design.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign and Illustrator.
• Familiarity with Photoshop and Figma or other web design tools.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong visual sensibilities and a thorough understanding of the design process.
• Understanding of web standards and technologies, including CSS and HTML.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and Lucidchart.

Benefits

• Empowerment to make a real impact on a global scale.
• Full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided depending on the position offered.