Media Product Designer

Job Overview

Overview

Make an Impact! 

At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.  

How can you make an impact?   

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions, is looking for a Media Product Designer within our K-12 division who will be responsible for implementing the media design vision, strategy, and workflow into world-class educational products for the Literacy portfolio. The Media Product Designer is responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and deliver effective and engaging teaching and learning experiences. The Media Product Designer is accountable for delivering assets on time and on budget. You will operate in an environment that requires problem-solving, strong organizational skills, team collaboration, and communication skills.

It will be filled as a Project Status Worker (PSW) designation. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. 

What you will be doing: 

• Develop visually engaging, effective, and user-friendly media from concept through final delivery by working with cross-functional product development teams to ideate, design, research, acquire, track, and seek approval for all media assets: illustration; photo; video; sound; animation; etc.
• Articulate choices clearly to artists, vendors, cross-funtional teams, and key stakeholders.
• Manage external media vendors. Monitor and report project status and guide work to ensure media assets meet expectations for quality, data capture, scalability, alignment to media strategy, budget, and schedule.
• Help create and implement guidelines for media development that align with product strategy and goals for both internal teams and external vendors based on project needs.
• Seek innovative and cost-saving ways to fulfill asset needs by reviewing specs and strategizing media objectives.
• Possess a high degree of creativity, visual communication, organization and problem-solving abilities. 
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, embody the work ethic and personality that thrives in a fast-paced culture with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and cross-functional teams.
• Advocate for the user throughout product development.

What you need to be considered:   

• BA, BFA, or formal design degree in one of the following: art, film, audio, video, motion graphics, photography, design, or related field.
• 3+ years’ work experience with art buying, media research and acquisition, media development, and project management.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office. Smartsheet, Lucid, Jira, and Asana experience a plus.
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Here’s what we offer:   

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions. 

The pay range for this position is between $49,500 - $65,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.  Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings.  

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