Graphic Designer at Ascend Learning
Job Description
Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.
We’re always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you’d thrive, read on to learn more.
Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs.
What You’ll Do
The Graphic Designer (GD) is a key member of the creative team, responsible for designing storyboards and graphics for animated learning videos and marketing materials in alignment with the Clover Learning brand identity. Working within a collaborative sprint team, the GD manages their own workload and shares progress in weekly sprint meetings. This role requires a strong foundation in graphic design principles, attention to detail, and excellent self-organization. The GD works closely with graphic designers, motion designers, instructional designers, and SMEs to ensure visuals are educational, accurate, and engaging.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position will work remote within the United States.
How You’ll Spend Your Time
Collaborate with the content team and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality storyboards and video designs that align with project timelines and Clover Learning’s brand identity
Produce creative work using Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard tools, with a focus on healthcare and STEM content
Create graphics for a variety of media including video content, websites, marketing materials, and internal communications
Prepare, organize, and manage files according to established file structures and media specifications
Manage large-scale production independently with oversight and guidance from the Creative Director, ensuring alignment with creative goals and timelines
Participate in mentorship and professional development to enhance design skills and improve workload management
Learn Scrum methodology in order to function in a fast-paced sprint environment
Report weekly progress in sprint meetings and manage daily tasks using Trello, Frame.io, and Dropbox
Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and external partners to ensure content accuracy and effectiveness
Continuously learn subject matter concepts and apply best practices for creating engaging, educational video content
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field is required.
Advanced degrees a plus
3+ years of relevant professional experience required
Experience in video content creation preferred
Experience with digital illustration, layering, layout, and working the RGB color space
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator. Basic knowledge of Photoshop.
Experience with InDesign and other Adobe apps is a plus
Strong organizational and communication skills with a focus on meeting deadlines
Capable of managing multiple projects independently
Collaborative mindset with flexibility to adapt to shifting production needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desire to participate in positive team culture
Benefits
Flexible and generous paid time off
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) employer matching program
Parental leave
Wellness resources
Charitable matching program
Hybrid work
On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
Community outreach groups
Tuition reimbursement
Fostering A Sense of Belonging
We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
About Ascend Learning
As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We’re committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
