Graphic Designer (Term Of Project)

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual’s abilities and learning styles.

This is a Term of Project role, expected to last for 18 months.

Summary

The Graphic Designer is responsible for Savvas Learning Company K-12 Product Design from print to digital. They may lead concept creation to daily creative production needs to arrive at the best design solution within budget and timeline. S/he may work with Design Leads, Multimedia & UX Designers, cross-functional teams and vendors under Design Manager’s direction. Deliverables may include design prototypes (print and digital/apps), design specification, and any product design related deliverables as assigned. S/he will utilize the best practices of Product Design and Experience among all cross-functional teams.

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB

Responsibilities

• Work with other teams to assimilate complex, and sometimes ambiguous, ideas and propose elegant design solutions that solve problems.
• Editorial layout and design, help with production & tracking. Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications.
• Assist in the development of online materials, assets, and reproducibles, including permissions and tracking of all assets.
• Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule. Work independently but also as part of a larger team. Assist others as needed and train new designers as necessary.
• Under direction of the Design Manager, the Product Designer may take a Lead role on a project, to supervise others in the creative development.
• Create engaging visual design that embodies the site or print strategies, user goals and enhances learning and teaching appeal.
• Lead and engage with cross-functional teams such as editors, product managers, developers and other stakeholders in design explorations and product feature definitions.
• Help define the product experience of Savvas programs from print to digital.

Required Knowledge And Experience

• Portfolio that demonstrates a solid body of work in print, editorial composition, or magazine layout.
• Embody the work ethic and personality that thrives in a fast-paced culture with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and working with colleagues from numerous departments and locations.
• Advanced knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Thorough understanding of print and file management (e.g. server, FTP). Knowledge of responsive design, application product design, HTML, Sketch, Axure, InVision and other digital design tools is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience as a Designer required, preferably in a publishing environment.
• Post-Secondary Degree in graphic design, interactive media design, visual design, etc., preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to collaborate with other groups in a team environment (e.g. Marketing, Editorial, Customization); Ability to self-manage and work independently; Detail-oriented with creative skills; Knowledge of design and typography.
• Experience and evidence of visual design experience, rapid prototyping and working the design from the big picture to the last details.

Other Requirements

• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously and operate in a demanding work environment is important.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality is critical to successful performance in this role.

Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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