Graphic Designer (Part-time)
We are seeking a talented part-time graphic designer to join our team! As a graphic designer, you will be responsible for creating delightful designs that communicate complex ideas in a simple and compelling way. You will work closely with our product teams to develop creative concepts and bring them to life. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio that showcases their ability to create beautiful designs that align with brand guidelines, business objectives, and instructional materials.
POSITION DETAILS
Structured as a remote part-time, non-exempt, hourly position. This position will report to the Director of Product Management.
Who We Are
AOEU is an art teacher’s partner for life. We provide art-specific professional development, engaging curriculum, relevant resources, and a rigorous master’s degree program.
MISSION: We grow amazing teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging professional development at every stage of their career.
The Details
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ideate and create thoughtful layouts for K-12 Curriculum and K-12 Professional Development Resources.
Partner with content, product management, and design to create content that customers love.
Present design concepts to stakeholders and apply feedback.
Create design solutions that meet the needs of the customer and business that also align with brand guidelines.
Make recommendations to keep brand guidelines up to date.
Ideate and create illustrations to bring key content to life.
Collaborate with editing to ensure that content does not have errors before publishing.
Edit videos to support the content development for FLEX and PRO.
Create, organize, and manage design templates to ensure consistency throughout content.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Skill and ability to quickly learn various technology platforms with ease and confidence.
Strong typography, layout, and illustration ability.
Ability to stay organized and manage multiple projects.
Ability to recognize stakeholder needs and modify development to meet those needs.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Google Suite
Ability to edit videos
Video animation experience is a plus.
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS preferred.
Position Requirements
EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years of relevant design experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to view computer screens for significant periods of time. The Art of Education University is an online university therefore 95-98% of one’s time will be on or using technology.
Ability to use a laptop keyboard with accuracy.
Ability to hear at normal levels and through electronic devices such as laptops, earbuds, phones, and the like.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Compensation and Benefits
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Accrued PTO and sick time
All federal holidays off + an end-of-year holiday shutdown
Fully remote, flexible schedule
401K plan with 4% match, pending eligibility
Lifelong Learning Fund for professional development and educational reimbursement
Free product access (1 FLEX/PRO license to use or gift, plus free AOEU grad courses)
For additional information surrounding our offered benefits, visit our website.
COMPENSATION
$32.00 - $38.00 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with experience and market. We encourage you to discuss your compensation requirements early in the process.
The Process
For most roles, the process is as follows:
Step 1: ~30 minute phone interview with hiring manager
Step 2: Round 2 packet & Interview
Given that AOEU is 100% remote, this step is intended to see how you might work through some of the daily tasks, responsibilities, and challenges that could arise in this role. You will be given a prompt and be asked to complete an assignment which will then be used to guide a ~1 hour follow-up Zoom interview with 1-2 stakeholders. The intention is for you to get a sense of the role and give us an opportunity to see your skills in action. Your answers will not be used for any other purposes beyond evaluating your candidacy.
Step 3: Follow-up interview
For certain managerial or high-collaboration roles, you may be asked to participate in an additional Zoom interview.
We look forward to reviewing your application! Thank you for your interest in opportunities with AOEU.
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