Senior Design Manager (FT, Temporary)

Curriculum Associates; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven company making a significant impact in education as a Senior Design Manager. This role involves leading the design of innovative Spanish Language Arts curriculum products, collaborating with diverse teams to create engaging and effective learning experiences. With a focus on user-centered design, you'll contribute to establishing best practices and mentoring fellow designers. If you're passionate about education and design, this is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of students and teachers across the country.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Paid Holidays

Accrued Sick Time

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in K–12 education and children's publishing.
• Expert level in Adobe CC and print design processes.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and user experience for Spanish Language Arts curriculum.
• Collaborate with teams to create engaging design solutions.
• Establish design best practices and mentor other designers.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

User-Centered Design

Design Thinking

Print Design Processes

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

7+ years in K-12 education

Tools

Adobe XD

Figma

Mural

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Design Manager (FT, Temporary)

Apply remote type Remote locations US Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 19, 2025 (10 days left to apply) job requisition id JR03920

At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

This is freelance role, with a 6-month contract.

*A portfolio of relevant graphic design work is required to be considered for this position.

Do you want to work at a mission-driven companythatis making an impact on educationfor millions of studentsacross the country? We are looking for a talented and collaborativeSenior Manager, Graphic Designto bring engaging and innovative design to our portfolio of Spanish Language Arts curriculum products.

TheSenior Manager, Graphic DesignK-6 reports to theDesign Director, Spanish Language Artsand is responsible for working independently—as well as with the internal design team, editorial team, and with key stakeholders—to help define, develop, produce, and manage engaging design solutions for students and teachers from conception through to the completed product. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, and will have a passion for exploring and working to solve issues of inequity within education.

The impact you’ll have:

• Team Upwith theDesign Director, Spanish Language Arts, and the broader CA Design Team to establish creative direction, and define the user experience, for new core and supplemental Spanish Reading products (print + digital), using iterative and collaborative design techniques
• Createunique and compelling design solutions that promote a sense of fun and engagement, and ensure continuity and cohesion between print components and their digital counterparts
• Lead + Managethe design and user experience of product components, layouts, and features with a focus on teacher and student usability, never losing focus on the idea that engaged learners are better learners
• Collaboratewith other team leads and cross-functional Product Design team members, ensuring solutions are research-driven, user-focused, highly engaging, and relevant to students of various abilities and varied demographics
• Contributeto establishing Design Best Practices for all phases of product development, including the creation and implementation of style guides, templates, spec sheets, branding guidelines, process documentation and streamlining of design and production workflows
• Developinnovative products in collaboration with educators and industry leaders to create culturally responsive resources for the students and teachers we serve

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, or similar creative field, or a comparable level of experience
• 7+ years of experience in the K–12 education space, children's publishing and/or media required, with a focus on Language Arts/Spanish Language Arts/Reading preferred
• 5+ years of experience in print design processes and production, including layout, page composition, image manipulation/preparation and careful attention to typography
• Experience developing and implementing a product-specific visual design plan – including the interiors of multiple components, covers and product packaging – from prototyping through production, while remaining true to the product guidelines established
• Experience implementing Design Thinking and User-Centered Design practices to define, build, test, and deliver effective and engaging experiences – print + digital
• Familiarity with UX artifacts (Personas, User Journeys, Wireframes, User Flows, etc.) to inform prototyping for internal review and user testing.
• Experience leading design efforts with internal staff, freelancers, and design vendor partners to deliver high-quality educational products
• A willingness to mentor and educate other designers, provide art direction, and guide development teams through unfamiliar processes
• Highly detail-oriented and developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a love of collaboration
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to rapidly exercise independent judgement, along with the ability to present and articulate Design/Art/UX strategy to non-designers
• Expert level Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of prototyping and collaborative tools (Adobe XD, Figma, Mural, etc.) and a willingness to explore and implement new tools or applications as needed

A plus to have experience with:

• Proficiency in Spanish
• Design systems and repeatable patterns
• WCAG accessibility standards for digital content
• Understanding of HTML, CSS & other web standards
• Agile methodology and workflow

Location: Remote USA or Brooklyn, NYC or Billerica, MA

Benefits and Pay Range:

Pay Range – This role’s range is $55 - $65 per hour. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits – Temporary and per-diem employees who average at least 30 hours of work per week within the Company’s look-back period are eligible to enroll in medical coverage after 90 days of employment. Temporary and per-diem employees working more than 20 hours per week are eligible for twelve paid holidays. All temporary and per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.

Application deadline: May 19, 2025 . This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.