Product Designer (Brand)

Job Overview

Overview

Impact the Moment    

At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class education solutions that are used by millions of students and educators every day.  With that comes the unique opportunity to touch lives across the world and experience first-hand the difference your hard work makes. We do this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.      
    

The Product Designer is accountable for delivering designs on time and on budget. You will operate in an environment that requires problem-solving, team collaboration, and communication skills within our K-12 division. You will be responsible for implementing the brand design vision, strategy, and workflow to build world-class educational products for the English Language Arts portfolio. The Product Designer is responsible for collaborating across cross-functional teams to create and deliver effective and engaging teaching and learning experiences, both print and digital. This is a remote opportunity and can be based anywhere across the United States.   

What you will be doing

• Create visually engaging, effective, user friendly, brand designs that align with product strategy and goals.   
• Work on branding projects, from brainstorming and initial concepts through final production 
• Apply a cohesive visual brand strategy to multiple surfaces throughout the products such as book covers and digital design elements. 
• Create comprehensive style guides, brand-related design systems, and templates for print and digital products.  
• Articulate rationale for design choices to cross-functional teams and stakeholders  
• Deliver design deliverables on time and within budget  
• Advocate for the user throughout product development  
• Onboard, train, and manage vendors to help scale our work  

We're looking for someone with...   

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital design, human centered design, or related field or relevant expertise required.  
• 2-3 years of work experience in digital and/or print design, developing brand designs and systems. 
• Expert knowledge of Adobe CC programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign  
• A portfolio demonstrating strong visual sensibilities, compelling ideas, and a thorough understanding of design process.  
• Illustration skills are preferred. 
• A growth mindset, flexibility, ability to iterate, and genuine interest in finding the best solution for our audiences.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Lucidchart  

The pay range for this position is between $54,000 - $64,000 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 benefit offerings.

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