Art Director (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 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.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. Art Directors 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 curriculum. Essential Responsibilities:Design for teacher, student, and administrator experiences, curriculum content, and occasional marketing materialsDesign both print and digital materialsLead the concepting and design development of small and large-scale projectsConceive, plan, and produce educational materials in a wide range of mediumsCollaborate closely with other members of the design, content, product, and operations teamsEffectively articulate concepts and creative solutions verbally and participate in design critiques by sharing and receiving constructive feedbackWork within and expand upon dynamic visual and brand systemsDirect a team of artists and production designers and manage reviews and feedback cycles with stakeholdersEfficiently manage at high volume from start to finish in a fast-paced environmentRoll up your sleeves and contribute as a designer when necessaryRequired Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in design, art direction, and production1-2 years’ experience managing others, formally or project-basedBachelor’s degree in design or equivalent work experienceExperience in both print and digital designStrong and effective interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)Advanced layout, typography, iconography, color theory and composition skillsComfortable with collaborative discussion, listening closely and providing honest, thoughtful feedback to colleaguesExpertise with Adobe CC, Sketch, InVision, and ZeplinComfortable with short development cycles and flexible with shifting prioritiesCapable of working on simultaneous projects to meet tight deadlinesComfortable working across different design mediums Fluent in concept development starting with hand drawing of ideas Strong organizational and time-management skillsPreferred Qualifications: Experience with visual design in education technology or a related fieldEnthusiasm for contributing to the landscape of literacy educationExperience in UX designCompensation:The hourly rate for this role is $100.00.Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.. If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.Amplify is an E-Verify participant.

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