Product Designer

About the Role

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a Product Designer to create K-12 print and digital product experiences. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of product design (combination of visual design, interaction design, and applications of Human-centered design) and branding, with the ability to shift the design approach depending on the project. This role collaborates with Design Leads, Illustrators, Multimedia Designers, UX Designers, Editors, cross-functional teams, and vendors under the Design Manager's direction.

Responsibilities

• Design the product experience of Savvas programs for both print and digital deliverables.
• Work on a wide range of projects using various computer software to visualize and develop innovative visual and interaction designs that meet and exceed user expectations.
• Incorporate usage analytics and feedback and apply them intelligently into interactive design solutions that optimize existing features and functionality.
• Create thoughtful, user-centered, well-reasoned visual design solutions that embody the product strategy and user needs.
• Employ rapid prototyping techniques, including AI, to deliver multiple solutions that improve the learning and teaching experience.
• Work independently and cooperatively on multiple projects with the design team, meeting deadlines and budget constraints, and scheduling project implementation based on workload.
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• 1-3+ years of experience as a Designer required, preferably in a product development environment.
• A Design Portfolio is required and should demonstrate experience and evidence of visual, UX, and UI design, usability best practices, rapid prototyping, and showcase product design from initial strategy through final detailed design application.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced culture with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, remotely, across multiple time zones, with a blend of expertise and shared mission.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Figma, AI prompting, and other digital design tools.
• Familiar with the latest WCAG accessibility guidelines and responsive design strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to collaborate with other groups in a team environment (e.g. Instructional Design, Product Management, Editorial, Production, Marketing); Ability to self-manage and work independently; Detail-oriented with creative skills; Knowledge of design and typography.

Pay

Hiring Range: $64,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Vacation time and 10 paid holidays
• Sick time and leave programs
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Wellness programs
• Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and more