Senior Graphic Designer

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. 

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 is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

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)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 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!

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

• 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.