Visual Designer - Contract

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Mid level
Digital Media • Edtech
The Role
Design responsive marketing pages and in-product visuals in Figma, translate briefs into user-centered designs, ensure accessibility and consistency, collaborate with creative, copy, PMs, and engineers, and support iterative testing and campaign work.
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About Us

Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids, trusted by millions of children, families, and educators around the world. With a vast library of high-quality books and learning resources, Epic empowers kids to explore their interests, build literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. As we look to the future, Epic is reimagining what reading can be—more personalized, more interactive, and more accessible than ever before. By combining technology, storytelling, and education, we are shaping the next generation of readers.

The Role

Epic is looking for a mid-level Visual Designer with a strong foundation in responsive website design and a sharp eye for visual storytelling. This role blends craft and strategy—you’ll design engaging, conversion-focused digital experiences that bring our brand to life across web and product surfaces.

You’ll collaborate closely with creative, copy, marketing, and engineering partners to translate business goals and user needs into thoughtful, scalable design systems and storytelling moments. From campaign landing pages to in-product banners, your work will help families and educators connect with the magic of reading.

Key Responsibilities

• Design responsive marketing website pages in Figma (desktop, tablet, and mobile)
• Translate wireframes and strategic briefs into polished, user-centered design solutions
• Ensure layouts are optimized for usability, accessibility, and performance across breakpoints
• Develop compelling visual narratives that communicate Epic’s value proposition clearly and emotionally
• Partner with copywriters to align typography, imagery, illustration, and motion with messaging strategy
• Design feature banners and promotional assets that feel cohesive with the broader brand experience
• Work closely with the Creative Director to evolve and maintain visual consistency across digital touchpoints
• Collaborate with PMs and engineers to ensure design accuracy and high-quality implementation
• Participate in brainstorms, design critiques, campaign development and iterative testing
• Clearly communicate design rationale and user-centered thinking to stakeholders

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing responsive websites and/or apps from concept through production
• Deep understanding of responsive design systems, layout principles, typography, and accessibility best practices
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both polished UI craft and strategic visual storytelling
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and comfort articulating design decisions
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Bonus: Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and how designs translate to development

Top Skills

Figma,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,Html,Css
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The Company
HQ: Redwood City, CA
120 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Designed for unlimited discovery and unmatched safety, Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids. Reaching more than 50 million children in homes and classrooms, Epic fuels curiosity and reading confidence in kids to explore their interests and learn in a fun, safe, kid-friendly environment. Our award-winning service is built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books, audiobooks and videos from 250+ of the world’s best publishers including HarperCollins, Macmillan, Sesame Street, National Geographic Kids and Smithsonian. Epic provides free access to educators and is used by more than 2 million teachers in the classroom. The company was founded by Suren Markosian, founder of several successful technology startups, and Kevin Donahue, former YouTube, Google and Disney executive, with the support of top tier investors and veterans of the children’s publishing industry. It is part of the BYJU’S family of brands, working together to unlock a love of learning around the world. To learn more, visit getepic.com, or follow Epic! on Facebook and Twitter.

To learn more about Epic, please visit www.getepic.com.

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