Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer Full Description

Transitional Kindergarten Graphic Designer (Contractor)

Our organization: Illustrative Mathematics

IM seeks to ensure that students, particularly students who have historically been underserved, and their teachers have access to aligned, grade-level, mathematics curriculum resources, and that teachers experience professional learning that leads to enduring mathematical learning for their students.

Position Type: Contracted, temporary

Location: Remote - U.S. location preferred

Compensation

• The compensation is $50 to $55 per hour commensurate with experience
• This position is approved to be compensated for up to 200 hours per month based on the workflow and contractor’s availability

Availability

• Preference: a commitment to dedicate at least 30 hours per week to this work
• Availability to attend up to 2 - 4 hours per week of paid training during IM’s normal business hours

Summary

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with a passion for education to design visually engaging materials for our TK-5 curriculum. The role involves working with curriculum developers and our Product team to produce high-quality, age-appropriate educational resources that captivate young learners and enhance their learning experience.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Design and illustrate materials such as student activity sheets, teacher guides, infographics, and digital resources.
• Collaborate with curriculum writers and others to create graphics that support educational goals. 
• Ensure consistency with brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and the educational tone of the curriculum.
• Optimize graphics for print and digital formats. 
• Deliver draft and final InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop files for curricular materials.

General Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably in education, publishing or children’s media 
• Strong portfolio showcasing child-focused designs, including educational or instructional content
• Ability to create diverse and inclusive visual representations
• Experience with accessibility standards (e.g., alt text)
• Experience with print and digital delivery of educational materials
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction and supervision
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills with cloud-based systems, especially Google Workspace applications, Slack, and Zoom