IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, versatile Senior Graphic Designer to join our design team. In this role, you will produce inspired, on-brand designs and concepts to reach educators and learners across all of our brands–IXL, Rosetta Stone, Education.com, Wyzant, Vocabulary.com, and more. This is a key role within the IXL design team with plenty of room for future growth and development. #LI-TB1
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.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Create attractive, compelling designs including brochures, workbooks, curriculum guide books, events materials, direct mailers, print prototypes, and other collateral
- Enhance existing designs with new layouts, graphics, and content
- Maintain visual consistency and brand identity
- Collaborate closely with leaders across the marketing, curriculum, publishing, and product departments
- Efficiently manage multiple projects and stakeholders, prioritize and share updates, and deliver high-quality designs in a timely fashion
- Effortlessly switch between designing for different audiences (teacher, student, parents, and school administrators)
- BA/BS degree
- 5+ years experience in graphic design, with exceptional knowledge in designing for print with high accuracy and delivery
- Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization
- 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
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proven ability to efficiently manage many simultaneous projects
- Ability to effectively communicate visually, verbally, and in writing
- Experience in processing and prioritizing high-volume design requests
- An enthusiasm for mentoring and growing junior designers is a plus
- Passion for outstanding design
- Experience in education is a plus!
- Your resume
- A link to your portfolio and work samples in your resume or cover letter
The base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 to $130,000 + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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 and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in graphic design
- Expert-level knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Suite
- BA/BS degree
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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
