Graphic Artist - TenMarks Education at TenMarks Education, an Amazon Company

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
12/16/2013
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
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Job Description

TenMarks, an Amazon Company based in San Francisco and Boston, is growing and looking to add amazing people to our curriculum development team. TenMarks is an online math solution used in thousands of schools in the U.S.

TenMarks seeks an experienced and passionate Graphic Designer to work with a team of curriculum developers and instructional designers on a world-class online math product. Working in close collaboration with the curriculum team, the Graphic Designer is responsible for producing top-notch visual design aligned to our K-12 Mathematics curriculum, ensuring the consistency of style and standards through all curricular materials, while keeping in mind the audience and overall product usability.

The Graphic Designer will look across content in all grade levels and components to ensure consistency of vision and execution. This is a full-time position located in Burlingame, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Support the curriculum team and consult with subject-matter specialists to create graphics for K-12 Mathematics learning materials.
  • Work efficiently and precisely on a number of different design projects simultaneously.
  • Maintain a clear style and visual consistency by following style guides and requests from Content Specialists.
  • Create characters and content narratives to align with K-12 Mathematics content.
  • Manage multiple design tasks on short deadlines.


Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic or Visual Design
  • 2-3 years of graphic design experience; experience in creating graphics for K-12 education a plus
  • Exceptional ability with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or other vector-based software.
  • Experience with visual information, composition and balance, color theory, layout, and visual design.
  • Attention to detail and a meticulous approach to design
  • Understanding of visual design and integrating sourced illustrations with a product.
  • Ability to translate complex concepts or scenarios with simple, clean graphics
  • Understanding of what comprises age-appropriate graphic
  • Preferred Qualifications

    · Ability to look for new angles and an enthusiasm for finding new approaches to explain basic and advanced math concepts.
    · Passion for art, design, and creative projects with an eye for detail and an awareness of effective methods for displaying visual information.
    · Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.

    When applying, include a cover letter and resume, and tell us why you believe your skills are well-suited for this position.

    Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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