Visual Designer/ Illustrator (contractor)

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit .Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.Amplify's creative team is a group of designers, artists, and storytellers. We sketch, we write, we push pixels, we also love paper. We live for the big ideas, and we sweat the details. We work on digital, print, environmental, interactive, and animation projects. We have a strong hands-on and highly collaborative approach to both product development and graphic design systems and ensure ideas are realized to the highest standards of execution.Visual designers and illustrators at Amplify create beautiful and meaningful experiences that delight our young learners and their teachers, inside and outside of the classroom. As a member of Amplify's design group you will partner with a diverse cross-functional product team of designers, product owners, developers, and curriculum experts to extend and improve Amplify's Math Core.Amplify's COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided.ResponsibilitiesDevelop an understanding of the Amplify educational product line and bring the K-12 student experience to life through illustration and animationSupport the visual development of student digital experiencesConceive, plan, design and produce assets for animation productionCollaborate closely with the art director, graph team and lesson developers to define the look and feel of educational materials and contribute to the overall direction of the brandArticulate concepts and creative solutions visually and verballyDevelop and refine deliverables by obtaining feedback from stakeholders and designersCoordinate visual asset requirements and production within the greater design teamCreate additional support images including text, illustration and/or diagrams following specific guidelines with an excellent application of design principles.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, illustration, communications, or related field3+ years of experience in visual design/ illustrationStrong illustration and visual design experienceExpertise with Adobe Creative Suite and After EffectsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSuperb visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutionsPreferred QualificationsExperience with character animationExperience with visual design in education technology or a related fieldEnthusiasm for contributing to the landscape of educationInteraction design expertise and experience collaborating with engineers/animatorsExperience with FigmaExperience designing assets for desktop and mobile experiencesCompensationThe hourly rate range for this role is $50-$55.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-10-29