Graphic Design Artist I

Art of Problem Solving; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

PTO

Job summary

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is seeking a Graphic Design Artist I to bring Beast Academy practice books to life in full color, aligning with new templates and brand identity. This 1-year temporary, full-time role offers a hybrid schedule at our San Diego headquarters with a salary range of 65k-75k.

The ideal candidate will have a graphic design degree or equivalent experience, strong Adobe InDesign skills, and a portfolio of print/web design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of layout, typography, and color theory; basic illustration a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, esp. InDesign; Clip Studio familiarity is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Solid portfolio of web/print design.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create graphic designs and assets for print materials.
• Collaborate with departments and teams through all design phases.
• Perform image retouching and manipulation as needed.
• Create designs consistent with templates, style guides, and brand identity; update materials across AoPS entities.
• Organize and manage files for easy future access.
• Provide creative design solutions to solve problems for other teams.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Color theory

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Image retouching

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Print design

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

Clip Studio

Job description

Job Overview:

As a Graphic Design Artist I you will play a key role in bringing our Beast Academy practice books to life, converting them to full color and updating them to our new design templates. This role is a 1-Year Temporary, Full-Time position and an opportunity to make an immediate, meaningful impact as we scale the teams inspiring the next generation of problem solvers.

The Graphic Designer I will:

• Create graphic designs and assets for print materials


• Collaborate effectively with the requesting departments, teams, and individuals through all phases of the design process


• Perform image retouching and manipulation as necessary


• Create designs and materials that are consistent with existing materials, templates, style guides, brand identity, as well as updating materials across multiple AoPS entities to create a consistent identity


• Organize and manage files so that they can be easily found for future projects and updates


• Act as a creative resource for other teams providing unique artistic and design solutions to solve complex problems

The ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field, or equivalent graphic design experience


• An understanding of design principles, including layout, typography, and color theory; basic illustration skills a plus


• The ability to communicate clearly and collaborate on a team


• A high level of skill with the Adobe creative suite with a particular emphasis on Adobe InDesign.; familiarity with Clip Studio is a plus


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently meet deadlines


• A strong portfolio of web and/or print design


• The ability to work in a team setting

Why Join AoPS:

This is a hybrid full-time position based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. The hiring salary range for this position is 65k-75k. Here are some things you can look forward to:

• Impact: As a Graphic Designer I, you will directly shape the visual identity of Beast Academy's practice books, helping bring math concepts to life for students through color, clarity, and design consistency across our growing catalog


• Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling


• Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans


• Future Planning: 401(k) with company match


• Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve


• Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Work Authorization:

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.

About AoPS:

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.