Remote Test Assembly Designer (InDesign & Accessibility)

Center for Applied Linguistics; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Applied Linguistics in Washington, DC, seeks a Test Assembly Research Assistant to support layout, formatting, and QC of large-scale English tests. You will transfer content into InDesign, ensure accessibility, and follow CAL style guides and WCAG standards.

Required: a bachelor’s in Graphic Design, Education, Applied Linguistics, or related field, plus 2+ years producing educational materials, and proficiency with InDesign and Microsoft Office. Full-time, remote-friendly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Education, Applied Linguistics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of experience contributing to production of educational or assessment materials.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office in professional or academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and lay out test content in InDesign following templates and style guides.
• Create and maintain test booklets and ancillary materials in print and digital formats.
• Prepare and review test blueprints and inventories to support form construction.
• Collaborate with the Desktop Publishing Graphic Designer for layout adjustments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Time management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Database familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Education, Applied Linguistics, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Center for Applied Linguistics in Washington, DC, seeks a Test Assembly Research Assistant to support layout, formatting, and QC of large-scale English tests. You will transfer content into InDesign, ensure accessibility, and follow CAL style guides and WCAG standards.

Required: a bachelor’s in Graphic Design, Education, Applied Linguistics, or related field, plus 2+ years producing educational materials, and proficiency with InDesign and Microsoft Office. Full-time, remote-friendly.