Illustrator (Freelance)

IXL Learning; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in EdTech is seeking a skilled illustrator and graphic designer to enhance their curriculum team. In this remote role, you will collaborate with curriculum designers to craft engaging images for online educational materials. Your expertise in illustration and graphic design will contribute to creating visually appealing content that captivates learners. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on education and enjoy the flexibility of remote work while contributing to meaningful projects that reach millions of students.

Qualifications

• Experience as an illustrator/graphic designer for online content, preferably in education.
• Ability to create engaging, kid-friendly illustrations that align with style guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing images for online materials across multiple subjects.
• Revise images based on feedback from curriculum designers.

Skills

Illustration skills

Graphic design

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Illustration

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Suite

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a skilled illustrator and graphic designer to join our curriculum team. In this role, you will work closely with IXL curriculum designers to create engaging images for online materials across multiple subject areas, including math, language arts, science, and social studies. #LI-REMOTE

This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for three months with a possible extension.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Create visually appealing images for online materials, including accurate maps, engaging illustrations that complement stories, and mathematically and scientifically precise diagrams and graphs
• Maintain visual consistency and ensure adherence to IXL style guidelines
• Effectively manage multiple illustration projects under tight deadlines
• Revise images based on feedback from curriculum designers

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong craftsmanship and illustration skills with a keen eye for design
• The ability to create engaging, clean, kid-friendly illustrations and designs (both SVGs and raster images) that align with IXL's style guidelines
• Experience as an illustrator/graphic designer for online content, preferably in an education-related field
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly through sketches, verbal communication, and written formats
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple design requests efficiently and meet deadlines
• Experience sourcing and manipulating images from Shutterstock
• A degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, or a related field

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

• Your resume
• A cover letter under 500 words that addresses what an illustrator should consider when creating educational illustrations for an online platform
  
• A link to your portfolio

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

• 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
• Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

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.