WestEd
Graphic Designer - Temporary
WestEd, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About WestEd
As a community of over1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impactby asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.
Furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion is core to who we are and how we work. We are committed to working with our clients to illuminate and address disparities,valueand elevate diverse voices, and ensure equitable access to our resources and services. Come and join us!
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION—Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience.The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on therequirements of the position or project in question.
Content Area Description
Assessment Design and Development (AD&D) is involved extensively at the local, state, and national levels in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating standards and assessment tools, methods, and systems. Some of AD&D work is aimed at revealing how well students or workers are learning or performing; other parts of our work address broader concerns of accountability and program or school success. AD&D serves as the test-development contractor for high-stakes assessment programs in several states. Its projects also examine the technical aspects of assessment, as well as focus on a range of assessment and accountability-related issues for various student populations (e.g., English language learners, students with disabilities) and for traditional academic areas and developing fields (e.g., alternative school accountability).
Position Overview
The Graphic Designer’s primary focus is the creation and editing of a range of graphic types for high-stakes standardized assessments. The nature of the graphics is highly variable, from simple to complex, dependent on the contract and subject area. Following AD&D and project-specific protocols is essential in this role. The ability to adjust from assignment to assignment is critical, given the fast pace of work. The Graphic Designer may also be asked to assist senior staff in the layout and production of professional development materials, testing booklets, annotations, scoring guides and other online and print-related materials. This position is an offsite/home office role.
Responsibilities
Create and edit graphics in Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop.Digitally manipulate photographs and/or artwork and incorporate these images into documents.Follow project-specific protocol and process for graphics.Have flexibility when engaging in work, adapting to changing timelines and assignments.When needed, communicate with editors about the design requirements of each graphic, illustration, or page layout.Work collaboratively on a team making suggestions to improve the process.Work with the internal Design Team staff to implement strong, viable solutions to ensure accuracy and efficiency.Qualifications
One year of prior work as a graphic designer. Please provide a portfolio of work.Bachelor of Arts degree or an equivalent in communications/graphic design or related field.Fully proficient in creating complex vector and line art using Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop).High level of attention to detail.Strong communication skills.Other Skills
Experience with high-stakes test form production or large-scale print projects using desktop publishing software, such as Adobe InDesign.Experience developing graphics for test/assessment content.Experience designing with visual accessibility in mind, such as for colorblind populations.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Additional skills in creating animations for online use, using Animate CC or comparable software.
*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The salary for this part-time position is $40/hour.
Committed to the diversity of race, ethnicities, perspectives, and opportunities, WestEd offers a variety of social and professional learning communities, such as Employee Resource groups, the Data Intelligence, Insights, and Innovation PLC, and the WestEd Parent Community, just to name a few. We hope you’ll consider joining us to build better schools, communities, learning pathways, and more! WestEd is a Drug Free Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
As a community of over1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impactby asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.
Furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion is core to who we are and how we work. We are committed to working with our clients to illuminate and address disparities,valueand elevate diverse voices, and ensure equitable access to our resources and services. Come and join us!
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION—Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience.The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on therequirements of the position or project in question.
Content Area Description
Assessment Design and Development (AD&D) is involved extensively at the local, state, and national levels in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating standards and assessment tools, methods, and systems. Some of AD&D work is aimed at revealing how well students or workers are learning or performing; other parts of our work address broader concerns of accountability and program or school success. AD&D serves as the test-development contractor for high-stakes assessment programs in several states. Its projects also examine the technical aspects of assessment, as well as focus on a range of assessment and accountability-related issues for various student populations (e.g., English language learners, students with disabilities) and for traditional academic areas and developing fields (e.g., alternative school accountability).
Position Overview
The Graphic Designer’s primary focus is the creation and editing of a range of graphic types for high-stakes standardized assessments. The nature of the graphics is highly variable, from simple to complex, dependent on the contract and subject area. Following AD&D and project-specific protocols is essential in this role. The ability to adjust from assignment to assignment is critical, given the fast pace of work. The Graphic Designer may also be asked to assist senior staff in the layout and production of professional development materials, testing booklets, annotations, scoring guides and other online and print-related materials. This position is an offsite/home office role.
Responsibilities
Create and edit graphics in Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop.Digitally manipulate photographs and/or artwork and incorporate these images into documents.Follow project-specific protocol and process for graphics.Have flexibility when engaging in work, adapting to changing timelines and assignments.When needed, communicate with editors about the design requirements of each graphic, illustration, or page layout.Work collaboratively on a team making suggestions to improve the process.Work with the internal Design Team staff to implement strong, viable solutions to ensure accuracy and efficiency.Qualifications
One year of prior work as a graphic designer. Please provide a portfolio of work.Bachelor of Arts degree or an equivalent in communications/graphic design or related field.Fully proficient in creating complex vector and line art using Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop).High level of attention to detail.Strong communication skills.Other Skills
Experience with high-stakes test form production or large-scale print projects using desktop publishing software, such as Adobe InDesign.Experience developing graphics for test/assessment content.Experience designing with visual accessibility in mind, such as for colorblind populations.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Additional skills in creating animations for online use, using Animate CC or comparable software.
*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The salary for this part-time position is $40/hour.
Committed to the diversity of race, ethnicities, perspectives, and opportunities, WestEd offers a variety of social and professional learning communities, such as Employee Resource groups, the Data Intelligence, Insights, and Innovation PLC, and the WestEd Parent Community, just to name a few. We hope you’ll consider joining us to build better schools, communities, learning pathways, and more! WestEd is a Drug Free Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)