IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a skilled illustrator and graphic designer to join our curriculum team. In this role, you will work closely with IXL curriculum designers to create engaging images for online learning materials. #LI-REMOTE
This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for three months with a possible extension.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Create visually appealing illustrations with a stylized, graphic-novel approach for Rosetta Stone’s Foundations product
- Maintain visual consistency and ensure adherence to style guidelines
- Effectively manage multiple illustration projects under tight deadlines
- Revise images based on feedback from curriculum designers
- Strong craftsmanship and illustration skills with a keen eye for design
- The ability to create engaging, clean, raster images using a stylized, graphic-novel approach is a must
- The ability to create kid-friendly, flat vector artwork is a plus
- Experience as an illustrator/graphic designer for online content, preferably in an education-related field
- Proficiency with Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop (Illustrator is a plus)
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly through sketches, verbal communication, and written formats
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple design requests efficiently and meet deadlines
- Experience sourcing and manipulating images from Shutterstock is a plus
- A degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, or a related field is a plus
- Your resume
- A cover letter
- A link to your portfolio
Candidates will be asked to complete their application by submitting a sample illustration. Candidates with the top illustration will be selected to move forward with the application process. If hired, you will be compensated with $250 upon delivery of each completed image.
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Similar Jobs
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What We Do
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.
IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 13 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And with over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning.
Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at: www.ixl.com/research
IXL Learning’s other products include Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids.
Hear what our employees love about working at IXL:
"At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. I love that my friends and family can understand the positive impact we have, whether or not they have any technical background. It's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead
"I'm working with like-minded and different-minded peers to improve a part of our education system, something that I'm immensely invested in. Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product, along with the people (and perks!) I encounter really keep me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer
