Design role in support of all current CEP programs. Responsible for working collaboratively with the Senior Creative Director to oversee the design and delivery of a wide array of digital and print documents including wireframes and front-end designs for websites, digital marketing suites, curriculum resources, PowerPoint presentations, illustrations, animations, and more.
Candidates located in Charlotte, NC and Washington, DC are eligible to apply.
About the Role
- Take a leadership role in sometimes supporting and sometime determining the artistic direction of projects.
- Articulating a vision when necessary or encouraging and nurturing the vision of team members
- Reviewing and approving design comps.
- Developing and reviewing budgets and timelines; and determining how to best represent the best interests of DE and CEP’s partners.
- Work with account team, client, and creative director to produce impactful, innovative design that expresses the program brand and project objectives.
- Oversee the design of assets for a wide range of marketing deliverables including brand development with style guides, GIFs, photography, HTM emails (header/footer), digital ads, social media graphics, and print collateral (flyers, event signage etc.).
- Work collaboratively with multiple team members to on compelling presentations and templates for downloadable educational material.
- Curate photography.
- Convey feedback from internal team members and clients to ensure work is in-line with overall briefs and client expectations and goals.
- Provide visual QA feedback to account and technology teams to ensure creative quality and consistency.
Requirements
- 10 - 15 years direct experience managing a design team for marketing campaigns (traditional, digital, and/or social), print and presentation material (PDFs and PPTs), and interactive experiences (sites and/or web apps).
- Outstanding portfolio showcasing innovative digital concepts and creative design solutions, including the types of work listed above.
- In-depth knowledge of the following applications: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite.
- Grace and focus under tight deadline pressure.
- Laser-sharp attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Solid foundation in typography, layout, and fundamental graphic design principles.
- Sketching/Illustration skills a big plus.
- Maintain an understanding of industry trends, current events, anything that may impact the business by reading professional publications, researching all available prospect/product resources.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate across levels of an organization, including with executives and other senior-level officers.
- Proven leadership skills and a talent for providing effective feedback and direction.
- Understand new technologies and industry trends and be able to speak to how they impact Discovery Education.
- Establish strong working relationships with DE colleagues across the business.
- Use DE resources wisely to ensure the maximum impact and look for opportunities to reduce costs and ensure a successful customer experience.
- Maintain a deep and current knowledge of all products and value-added offerings at Discovery Education.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience required.
- Experience in business systems, Microsoft Office tools, organization, and time management.
- Strong knowledge and experience with office technology and proficiencies using digital communication and organizational tools such as Slack and ASANA.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, organizational and verbal/written communication skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage a diverse workload.
- Legal right to work in the United States.
Benefits
We are proud to offer employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical-Dental-Vision
- Health Care Dependent Care
- Short amp; Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- FSA/HSA
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- 7 Paid Holidays + Annual Winter Holiday Break (Typically the last week of December)
Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified