Marketing Designer

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Newport (TN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is a learning technology company delivering connected solutions for students, educators, and schools. This Marketing Designer role supports the Brand and Creative team in designing marketing collateral for multiple brands and initiatives, across print and digital media, maintaining typography, color, layout, and brand consistency.

The candidate will collaborate with senior designers, manage multiple timelines, and stay current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of graphic design experience.
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking across functions.
• High attention to detail and typography/layout expertise.
• Proficient in digital marketing design and editorial skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentations.
• Experience with design systems and scalable production.
• Experience using AI-assisted design with responsible use.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, MS Office, and Figma.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing collateral aligning with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with senior designers and stakeholders.
• Meet deadlines and manage workload effectively.
• Stay current with design and digital trends.
• Present and justify design solutions to briefs.
• Iterate designs based on feedback.
• Contribute to process improvements for efficiency.
• Ensure technical precision and organized handoff between designers.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Editorial design sensibility

Design systems experience

AI-assisted design awareness

Brand translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Figma

Canva

Job description

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K-12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities.

HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com

Marketing Designer

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Location: Remote (this job may be performed in any state in the U.S.)

What you'll do:

As a Designer for HMH's Brand and Creative team, you'll act as a visual storyteller, responsible for designing marketing collateral for our brands, products, solutions, and initiatives. As a Brand and Marketing Designer, you're expected to have a broad range of skills across print and digital media. Designers are fluent in design fundamentals of typography, color, and composition. You are a hands-on creator who collaborates with senior team members to execute against our brand and marketing goals. As a strong brand translator, you create designs that bring strategies to life while adhering to multiple style guides. This role supports work across HMH's portfolio of brands, balancing creative quality with speed, scalability, and brand consistency.

Working in Marketing, Designers will be responsible for the following primary duties:

• Execute Strategic and Brand-Aligned Designs - Create compelling marketing and sales collateral that adheres to brand guidelines while effectively communicating the intended message across HMH's portfolio of brands.
• Collaborate with Team Members and Stakeholders - Work closely with senior designers, managers, and requestors to refine ideas, incorporate feedback, and deliver high-quality creative solutions.
• Effectively Manage Time and Workload - Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and communicate any bandwidth or scheduling issues to leadership for smooth project execution.
• Stay Current with Design and Digital Trends - Continuously improve skills, apply industry best practices, and bring fresh, innovative ideas to design projects.
• Present and Justify Design Solutions - Clearly communicate design choices, ensuring that they align with creative briefs and contribute to initiative goals.
• Adapt and Improve Designs Based on Feedback - Seek and integrate feedback from colleagues and supervisors to refine and enhance creative work.
• Contribute to Innovation and Process Improvement - Challenge assumptions, suggest process enhancements, and introduce new ideas that improve team efficiency and creativity.
• Demonstrate Technical Expertise and Precision - Maintain accuracy in design execution, build and manage files properly, and produce polished, high-quality work. Optimize personal organization and workflow to support seamless project handoff between designers.
• Show Leadership and Initiative in Projects - Take ownership of assignments, involve others when necessary, and proactively contribute to the team's success and growth.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 2+ years of experience in graphic design or related field
• Strong time-management and project management skills: ability to multi-task, manage multiple timelines, and work across functions
• High attention to detail
• Expertise in digital channels and marketing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong editorial design sensibility/eye, with excellent typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy across print and digital
• Strong client-service orientation
• Strong decision-making skills: find solutions quickly and with confidence
• Experience working within design systems, templates, and reusable assets to support scalable production and self-service.
• Experience using AI-assisted design or other emerging creative tools, with sound judgment to use them responsibly and effectively.
• Proficient with in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and Figma (not required but highly preferred)

Nice to Have:

Workfront; Agile; designing for B2B solutions; Education industry; Canva or similar template-based design tools; experience with scalable marketing production

Physical Requirements:

• Might be in a stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing)
• Constantly operate a computer
• Must be able to collaborate with colleagues via face to face, conference calls, and online meetings
• Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends

Salary:$70,000 - $75,00

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October13, 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed.

HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.