Associate Digital Designer

IXL Learning•San Mateo, CA

2d•$71,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Associate Digital Designer to join our design team and create elegant, engaging designs and concepts across a myriad of design disciplines that will excite and motivate our audiences. This role is designed to offer new graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of experience the opportunity to quickly establish a solid understanding of our design philosophy of creating amazing edtech experiences across all of our brands: IXL, Rosetta Stone, Teachers Pay Teachers, Education.com, Wyzant, Vocabulary.com, and more. At IXL Learning, we are dedicated to creating first-of-their-kind products that leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve seemingly intractable problems in education. Millions of users count on us to make learning as effective as can be, so we're looking for exceptional people who are committed to solving the real-world challenges faced by students and teachers around the world. Our products are renowned for making online learning both intuitive and fun, and we’re seeking an individual that can bring creative flair, innovation, and craft that will continue to delight our customers. This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.

Requirements

BA/BS degree
Demonstrated experience in UX/UI, product design
Ability to create user-centric, clutter-free, visually consistent designs
Expert-level knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and the wider Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to create clean, clutter-free designs that are consistent with our established style
Working knowledge of product design tools such as Figma or Sketch
Understanding of UX/UI processes, methodologies, design libraries, knowledge of responsive web practices, and principles
Ability to effectively communicate visually, verbally, and in writing
Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple design requests in a timely fashion
Passion for outstanding, elegant design

Nice To Haves

Experience in print design is a plus
Interest in education is a plus

Responsibilities

Create visual experiences for digital/product marketing, print, user-facing web, mobile, and tablet-based platforms
Transform wireframes into original, creative mock-ups in low and high-fidelity prototypes
Design brand and marketing assets that help drive engagement and support product initiatives
Inspire users with attractive, compelling designs while maintaining visual consistency and brand identity
Participate in collaborative feedback sessions with the design team and cross-functional teams
Communicate with product, marketing team members, and key stakeholders to understand and interpret project requirements
Enhance existing interfaces or designs with new layouts, photos, graphics, and content
Collaborate with our marketing teams to design emails, promotions, online ads, and marketing collateral