Illustrator

Summary

Join IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company, as a skilled illustrator and graphic designer to create engaging images for online learning materials. This is a remote, three-month 1099 consulting role with a potential extension. You will collaborate with curriculum designers to produce visually appealing and accurate images for math, language arts, science, and social studies. The role demands strong illustration skills, proficiency in Adobe Suite, and experience creating kid-friendly designs. You will manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and revise images based on feedback. A portfolio and cover letter addressing educational illustration considerations are required for application.

Requirements

• Strong craftsmanship and illustration skills with a keen eye for design
• The ability to create engaging, clean, kid-friendly illustrations and designs (both SVGs and raster images) that align with IXL's style guidelines
• Experience as an illustrator/graphic designer for online content, preferably in an education-related field
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly through sketches, verbal communication, and written formats
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple design requests efficiently and meet deadlines
• Experience sourcing and manipulating images from Shutterstock
• A degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Your resume
• A cover letter under 500 words that addresses what an illustrator should consider when creating educational illustrations for an online platform
• A link to your portfolio

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing images for online materials, including accurate maps, engaging illustrations that complement stories, and mathematically and scientifically precise diagrams and graphs
• Maintain visual consistency and ensure adherence to IXL style guidelines
• Effectively manage multiple illustration projects under tight deadlines
• Revise images based on feedback from curriculum designers

Benefits

This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for three months with a possible extension