Sr Designer

Overview Make an Impact! At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher's time and a student's learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within United States. How can you make an impact? McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions, is looking for a Senior Media Product Designer within our K-12 division who will be responsible for implementing the media design vision, strategy, and workflow into world-class educational products for the Literacy portfolio. The Sr. Media Product Designer is responsible for collaborating across cross-functional teams to create and deliver effective and engaging teaching and learning experiences. What you will be doing: Translate product goals into actionable steps for the team; Communicates how work relates to overall product vision. Develop visually engaging, effective, and user-friendly media from concept through final delivery by working with cross-functional product development teams to concept, design, research, acquire, track, and seek approval for all media assets: illustration; photo; video; sound; animation; etc. Expertly articulate rationale for media choices to cross-functional teams and key stakeholders. Facilitate meetings and conversations with internal teams, vendors, and cross-functional peers. Proactively identifies risks and develops contingency plans Manage external media vendors. Monitor and report project status and guide work to ensure media assets meet expectations for quality, data capture, scalability, alignment to media strategy, budget, and schedule. Develop guidelines for media development that align with product strategy and goals for both internal and external vendors based on project needs. Communicate, train, and mentor others on guidelines and expectations. Seek innovative and cost-saving ways to fulfill asset needs by reviewing specs and strategizing media objectives. Possess a high degree of creativity, visual communication, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrate a strong attention to detail, embody the work ethic and personality that thrives in a fast-paced culture with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and cross functional teams. Advocate for the user throughout product development. The Sr. Media Product Designer is accountable for delivering designs on time and on budget. You will operate in an environment that requires problem-solving, team collaboration, and communication skills. What you'll need to be successful: BA, BFA, or formal design degree in one of the following: art, film, audio, video, motion graphics, photography, design, or related field. 3+ years' work experience with art buying, media research and acquisition, media development, and project management. Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office. Smartsheet, Jira and Lucid expertise a plus and understanding of accessibility guidelines. Here's what we offer: At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions. The pay range for this position is between$55,000 - $76,000annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings.