At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.
Role: Creative Designer
The Creative Designer will support the development of engaging, accessible, and instructionally effective student- and teacher-facing English and Spanish curriculum materials for our core Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) programs. Responsibilities include the design and production of core program materials, supporting instructional content, and accessible EPUBs for multiple grade levels. Success in this role requires a strong foundation in visual design principles, as well as an understanding of user experience and accessibility considerations for digital learning content.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and refine page layouts, templates, design systems, and production-ready files for print and digital curriculum products.
- Translate instructional content into engaging visual experiences for student- and teacher-facing mathematics and literacy materials.
- Create, adapt, and optimize artwork, illustrations, graphic organizers, and instructional assets for print and digital delivery.
- Review vendor-generated EPUB content and provide design feedback to support visual quality, consistency, and accessibility.
- Collaborate with editorial, instructional design, accessibility, production, and product teams throughout the development process.
- Contribute to style guides, templates, design prototypes, and other documentation that support consistent implementation.
How You’ll Contribute:
- Creative Design: Design page layouts, spreads, and visual systems for student- and teacher-facing print and digital curriculum materials.
- Visual Consistency & Accessibility: Maintain visual consistency and brand standards across a product line while applying accessibility best practices, including typography, color contrast, layout conventions, and readability considerations appropriate for different grade levels.
- Production: Prepare and maintain production-ready files that meet technical and quality requirements to support efficient handoffs and delivery.
- Art Development: Create or adapt artwork to meet print and digital requirements while adhering to accessibility standards.
- EPUB Review & Remediation: Review vendor-generated EPUB content and provide actionable feedback to ensure alignment with established visual design, content structure, styling, and accessibility standards.
- Documentation & Design Guidance: Contribute to style guides, templates, and design prototypes, and communicate design direction and implementation guidance to vendors to support consistent, high-quality deliverables.
- Project Management: Manage multiple assignments within iterative design workflows and collaborate across print and digital production processes to meet project goals and deadlines.
- undefinedWhat You’ll Bring:Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to engage thoughtfully with both mathematics and literacy curricula and develop effective visual solutions for diverse content types.UX & Accessibility Knowledge: Understanding of print and UX design best practices, accessibility principles, and WCAG standards.Prototyping & Collaboration Tools: Experience with prototyping and collaboration tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Mural, with a willingness to learn, adopt, and explore new tools and technologies as needed.Print Production Expertise: Knowledge of print design processes, including layout, typography, page composition, technical art, and the development of engaging illustration and photography programs.Digital Publishing Knowledge: Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.Organization & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication, collaboration, and listening skills, with a proactive approach to asking questions, seeking clarification, receiving feedback, and working effectively across teams.
Key Skills & Expertise:(Expert) Adobe InDesign; print layout; typography; page composition; templates; paragraph, character, and object styles (Proficient) Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; Figma prototyping and layout; accessible design practices(Working Knowledge) EPUB review and remediation; HTML and CSS; browser developer tools; WCAG compliance, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel(Preferred) Educational publishing; digital learning materials; MathML and MathType; SharePoint; Smartsheet; Mural(Bonus) WoodWing Studio and Assets; Spanish-language publishing; AI-assisted design and review workflows
Experience & Education:· 3-5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.· Portfolio demonstrating strong print and digital design work, including content-rich or instructional layouts.· Experience in educational publishing, curriculum products, or GK-12 learning materials preferred.· Spanish Language proficiency a plus.
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