CharacterStrong
Graphic Designer
CharacterStrong, Bonney Lake, Washington, United States, 98391
Description
The mid-level Graphic Designer will serve on a cross-functional team to create digital and printed assets for multiple projects across the CharacterStrong brand and sub-brands. From creating eye-catching social media graphics and lead generators for marketing, to on-brand content for use on our website, curricula, or posters to display in school hallways, this role provides a wide range of far-reaching impacts in the education space. Teachers and students across all 50 states and 15 countries will see this work daily.
CharacterStrong's Background & Mission
CharacterStrong is a fast-paced, EdTech company that makes PreK-12 digital, social-emotional learning curricula and offers professional development opportunities to support schools with ongoing implementation. There's currently a team of more than 80 full-time employees, several part-time employees, and over 30 trainers collaborating to bring this work to life. Our mission is to create a more loving world through education.
At CharacterStrong, you will have the opportunity to positively impact education, both in the United States and internationally. CharacterStrong employees offer their innovativeness, dedication to excellence, and compassion to help produce curricula for students and training for educators that lead to student outcomes.
CharacterStrong's Company Values & Norms
We Produce Excellence - Producing timely, quality results and consistently asking the question, "How can we make this 1% better?"We Take Full Ownership - Taking initiative to drive work forward, demonstrating responsibility when things do not go according to plan, and proactively closing identified gaps.We Practice Kindness - Exercising inclusion, care, and empathy with others, balancing honesty with compassion, and cultivating the well-being of self and others.We Problem-Solve - Identifying issues, analyzing for understanding, and taking action to implement the best possible solution.Responsibilities:
Develop high-quality digital artwork, hand-lettered illustrations, and vector graphics for curriculum, merchandise, social media posts, and webpagesDesign assets for lessons, print materials, and marketing emailsWork with cross-functional teams including marketing representatives, art director, sales, and curriculum experts, to problem solve and execute on creative visionSolve complex user and business problems using design thinkingCreate innovative presentation and document templates using google slides and google docsUnderstand the differences in color modes and file types for a range of successful implementations across print and webWork with and support teams across the company by creating digital contentContinue to build and innovate on the current design of CharacterStrong and bring content into a cohesive wholeSupport in maintaining brand alignment across all digital spaces and enhancing design excellencePerforms other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or other related discipline3+ years of experience in graphic design or related fieldA desire to create excellent, beautiful, meaningful things, always striving under a 1% better mentalityFluency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and FigmaAn online portfolio of quality work. It should demonstrate conceptual and critical thinking, an eye for visual design, and mastery of interactive interfacesKnowledge of established best practices and current design trendsAbility to present, sell ideas, and explain design thinking to the teamAbility to self-direct and clearly communicate on a fully remote teamAbility to receive and implement feedback effectivelyQuality work delivered on deadline and budget in a fast-paced environmentStrong experience achieving a holistic design vision for a SaaS product and brandBenefits Package
$70,000-$80,000 annual starting salaryAbility to work remotelyAnnual bonus based on company performanceNew laptop computer and other needed equipmentAnnual Individual Budget for Professional Development of $1,000401K Plan after 12 months of EmploymentMedical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision2 in-person retreats per yearPaid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment for eligible employees10 Paid Vacation Days, 8 Paid Sick Days, 14 Paid Company Holidays
CharacterStrong views diversity and the unique ways team members establish connections with our student and educator populations as an asset. Our goal is to ensure we have a team at CharacterStrong that reflects the diverse student population we serve.
CharacterStrong is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide for fair treatment of all employees based on merit. In accordance with applicable law, race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and transgender status), marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law does not affect employment opportunities or practices such as hiring, promotion, development opportunities, pay, or benefits. CharacterStrong complies with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
Learn more at CharacterStrong.com
The mid-level Graphic Designer will serve on a cross-functional team to create digital and printed assets for multiple projects across the CharacterStrong brand and sub-brands. From creating eye-catching social media graphics and lead generators for marketing, to on-brand content for use on our website, curricula, or posters to display in school hallways, this role provides a wide range of far-reaching impacts in the education space. Teachers and students across all 50 states and 15 countries will see this work daily.
CharacterStrong's Background & Mission
CharacterStrong is a fast-paced, EdTech company that makes PreK-12 digital, social-emotional learning curricula and offers professional development opportunities to support schools with ongoing implementation. There's currently a team of more than 80 full-time employees, several part-time employees, and over 30 trainers collaborating to bring this work to life. Our mission is to create a more loving world through education.
At CharacterStrong, you will have the opportunity to positively impact education, both in the United States and internationally. CharacterStrong employees offer their innovativeness, dedication to excellence, and compassion to help produce curricula for students and training for educators that lead to student outcomes.
CharacterStrong's Company Values & Norms
We Produce Excellence - Producing timely, quality results and consistently asking the question, "How can we make this 1% better?"We Take Full Ownership - Taking initiative to drive work forward, demonstrating responsibility when things do not go according to plan, and proactively closing identified gaps.We Practice Kindness - Exercising inclusion, care, and empathy with others, balancing honesty with compassion, and cultivating the well-being of self and others.We Problem-Solve - Identifying issues, analyzing for understanding, and taking action to implement the best possible solution.Responsibilities:
Develop high-quality digital artwork, hand-lettered illustrations, and vector graphics for curriculum, merchandise, social media posts, and webpagesDesign assets for lessons, print materials, and marketing emailsWork with cross-functional teams including marketing representatives, art director, sales, and curriculum experts, to problem solve and execute on creative visionSolve complex user and business problems using design thinkingCreate innovative presentation and document templates using google slides and google docsUnderstand the differences in color modes and file types for a range of successful implementations across print and webWork with and support teams across the company by creating digital contentContinue to build and innovate on the current design of CharacterStrong and bring content into a cohesive wholeSupport in maintaining brand alignment across all digital spaces and enhancing design excellencePerforms other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or other related discipline3+ years of experience in graphic design or related fieldA desire to create excellent, beautiful, meaningful things, always striving under a 1% better mentalityFluency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and FigmaAn online portfolio of quality work. It should demonstrate conceptual and critical thinking, an eye for visual design, and mastery of interactive interfacesKnowledge of established best practices and current design trendsAbility to present, sell ideas, and explain design thinking to the teamAbility to self-direct and clearly communicate on a fully remote teamAbility to receive and implement feedback effectivelyQuality work delivered on deadline and budget in a fast-paced environmentStrong experience achieving a holistic design vision for a SaaS product and brandBenefits Package
$70,000-$80,000 annual starting salaryAbility to work remotelyAnnual bonus based on company performanceNew laptop computer and other needed equipmentAnnual Individual Budget for Professional Development of $1,000401K Plan after 12 months of EmploymentMedical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision2 in-person retreats per yearPaid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment for eligible employees10 Paid Vacation Days, 8 Paid Sick Days, 14 Paid Company Holidays
CharacterStrong views diversity and the unique ways team members establish connections with our student and educator populations as an asset. Our goal is to ensure we have a team at CharacterStrong that reflects the diverse student population we serve.
CharacterStrong is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide for fair treatment of all employees based on merit. In accordance with applicable law, race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and transgender status), marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law does not affect employment opportunities or practices such as hiring, promotion, development opportunities, pay, or benefits. CharacterStrong complies with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
Learn more at CharacterStrong.com