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Visual Designer
Amplify
Brooklyn, NY, United States
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Job Description:
Amplify has an opportunity for a full-time Visual Designer to help design initiatives for next generation tablet, web, and print-based educational products aimed at grades K-12. We are looking for an exceptional talent to join our team as we re-envision elementary school curriculum and re-invent the classroom learning experience in English Language Arts, Science, and Math.
The Visual Designer will work with Design and Art Directors to establish the visual direction of Amplify’s digital curriculum-based content and products. The ideal candidate will be able to understand a product’s vision and translate it into unique and comprehensive design solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors. The Visual Designer will demonstrate solid conceptual, visualization, and communication skills during all phases of creative development from inception to launch. The position requires a deep understanding of current technologies and design trends, and the desire to push the limits of innovation, creativity, and storytelling using both digital and print platforms.
** Interested candidates must submit a resume including a link to an online portfolio to show their work**
Responsibilities of the Visual Designer:
• Design original teacher and student content based on a thorough understanding of the product vision, client needs and user stories
• Create high quality and engaging designs that show a strong attention to detail within the project time frames and budget
• Adhere to established style guidelines
• Work collaboratively with the design, product, curriculum, engineering and management teams
• Prototyping user experience flows
• Production of visual content
Basic Qualifications of the Visual Designer:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years related experience in interactive/content design
• Proven experience in graphic design, layout and typography skills
• Proven experience using Creative Suite
• Proven experience with print and digital production
• Proven knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Preferred Qualifications of the Visual Designer:
• Experience with UX/UI, IA, motion graphics, web design, content design
• Comfortable with short development cycles and flexible with shifting priorities
• Knowledge of animation and/or video editing software such as After Effects, Flash, etc
• Illustration and drawing skills
• Highly organized and capable of working on simultaneous projects to meet tight deadlines
• Able to effectively collaborate with a team as well as take initiative and work independently to solve problems
• Positive and enthusiastic with a drive for continuous learning and skill development
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.