Visual Designer (Contractor)

$93,600 - $114,400/Yr

Amplify Education Company - Remote, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Visual Designer at Amplify plays a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience through the creation of engaging visual materials for both digital and print marketing initiatives. This position involves collaborating with a diverse team to develop and improve marketing assets that resonate with students and educators alike. The designer will be responsible for understanding Amplify's educational products and translating that knowledge into compelling visual content that supports the brand's mission in K-12 education.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the Amplify educational product line and bring the curriculum experience to life through a wide set of visual materials.
• Support the visual development of digital and print marketing assets.
• Conceive, plan, design and produce assets in a range of media.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors and Art Directors to define the look and feel of marketing collateral and contribute to the overall direction of the brand.
• Articulate concepts and creative solutions visually and verbally.
• Refine deliverables by obtaining feedback from stakeholders and designers.
• Maintain and constantly improve print and digital design systems.
• Coordinate visual asset requirements and production within the greater design team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years related experience in print and digital design.
• Proven expertise in graphic design, layout and typography.
• Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and listening).
• Comfortable with collaborative discussion, listening closely and providing honest, thoughtful feedback to colleagues.
• Expertise with Adobe CC (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and XD).
• Comfortable working with multi-page layouts.
• Capable of working on simultaneous projects to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to collaborate with a team as well as take initiative and work independently.
• Fluent in concept development starting with hand drawing of ideas.
• Efficient and meticulous in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with visual design in education technology or a related field.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the landscape of literacy education.
• Interaction design expertise and experience collaborating with engineers.
• Experience designing desktop and mobile experiences.

Benefits

• Hourly rate range of $45-$55.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment.
• Equal opportunity employer policies.