Associate Digital Designer

IXL Learning; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning is looking for an enthusiastic Associate Digital Designer to join our team in San Mateo, CA. You will create elegant designs across various platforms to enhance educational experiences for millions. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree, experience in UX/UI design, and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite.

The position offers a salary range of $71K to $95K, depending on experience and skills. Join us and contribute to making learning effective and engaging.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in UX/UI and product design.
• Ability to create user-centric, visually consistent designs.
• Expert-level knowledge of design tools.

Responsibilities

• Create visual experiences for digital and print.
• Transform wireframes into original mock-ups.
• Design brand and marketing assets.

Skills

UX/UI design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

Visual communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Associate Digital Designer to join our design team and create elegant, engaging designs and concepts across a myriad of design disciplines that will excite and motivate our audiences.

This role is designed to offer new graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of experience the opportunity to quickly establish a solid understanding of our design philosophy of creating amazing edtech experiences across all of our brands: IXL, Rosetta Stone, Teachers Pay Teachers, Education.com, Wyzant, Vocabulary.com, and more.

At IXL Learning, we are dedicated to creating first-of-their-kind products that leverage cutting‑edge technologies to solve seemingly intractable problems in education. Millions of users count on us to make learning as effective as can be, so we’re looking for exceptional people who are committed to solving the real‑world challenges faced by students and teachers around the world.

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Create visual experiences for digital/product marketing, print, user-facing web, mobile, and tablet-based platforms;
• Transform wireframes into original, creative mock‑ups in low- and high-fidelity prototypes;
• Design brand and marketing assets that help drive engagement and support product initiatives;
• Inspire users with attractive, compelling designs while maintaining visual consistency and brand identity;
• Participate in collaborative feedback sessions with the design team and cross‑functional teams;
• Communicate with product, marketing team members, and key stakeholders to understand and interpret project requirements;
• Enhance existing interfaces or designs with new layouts, photos, graphics, and content;
• Collaborate with our marketing teams to design emails, promotions, online ads, and marketing collateral.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS degree;
• Demonstrated experience in UX/UI and product design;
• Ability to create user‑centric, clutter‑free, visually consistent designs;
• Expert-level knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, and the wider Adobe Creative Suite;
• Working knowledge of product design tools such as Figma or Sketch;
• Understanding of UX/UI processes, methodologies, design libraries, responsive web practices, and principles;
• Ability to effectively communicate visually, verbally, and in writing;
• Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills;
• Ability to manage multiple design requests in a timely fashion;
• Passion for outstanding, elegant design;
• Experience in print design is a plus;
• Interest in education is a plus.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $71,000 to $95,000 + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new‑hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO STATEMENT

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.