Graphic Designer

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

Please complete all areas that are indicated as required (*) on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Illustrative Mathematics is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not discriminate against any applicant, candidate, or staff member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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