Media Product Designer - Remote

  • Posted 7 days ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

Remote
Full Time

Skills

Graphics design
Workflow
Teaching
Conceptual design
Illustration
Animation
Articulate
Management
Reporting
Data
Scalability
Strategy
Product strategy
Specification
Attention to detail
Work ethic
Budget
Problem solving
Business analysis
Business analytics
Audiovisual
Motion graphics
Photography
Design
Art
Media studies
Acquisition
Media
Project management
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Accessibility
Research design
FOCUS
Accountability
Usability testing
Product design
Documentation
Writing
User stories
Research
Product development
Organized
Communication
Product management
Software development
Quality assurance
Leadership
Negotiations
Conflict resolution
Collaboration
Critical thinking
Adaptability
Positive attitude
JIRA
Confluence
Slack

Job Details

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Our New York client has a remote contract opportunity for a Media Product Designer who is responsible for supporting multiple aspects of product development for client.

  • Candidate will do Visual Design and Product Build Reviews.


Job Summary:

  • The client, the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions, is looking for a 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 Media Product Designer is responsible for collaborating across cross-functional teams to create and deliver effective and engaging teaching and learning experiences.
  • As part of this role, you will:
  • 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.
  • Articulate choices clearly to cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • This position can work remotely within the continental United States but can also be based in one of our client offices.


We are looking for someone with:

  • 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 and Lucid expertise a plus.
  • Understanding of accessibility guidelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Job Description:

  • This role will partner with product managers, developers, content creators, school district partners, and external vendors to research, design, and develop product guidelines and solutions (print and digital) that align tightly with end-user needs and market requirements.
  • This role requires a strong focus on product value and is accountable to sponsors for schedule and quality of all program elements.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in product discovery (including user testing) and product design (including documenting requirements and writing user stories) for innovative, playful educational programs
  • Make appropriate product recommendations to best meet both internal and external customer needs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with school districts in support of ongoing research efforts
  • Coordinate with research sites to track progress, organize feedback and troubleshoot issues.
  • Coordinate with project managers to ensure delivery of projects on time and as specified.
  • Assist in product development RFPs
  • Coordinate with vendors to develop, enhance and maintain products.


Desired Attributes:

  • Self-motivated and well-organized; able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
    Able to work with a wide group of stakeholders in a positive and collaborative manner
  • Open style of communication to foster efficient flow of ideas and build consensus across the project
  • Cross-disciplinary understanding of product management, software development, and quality assurance
  • Flexible and adaptable to tools and ways of working
  • Demonstrated skills in leadership, negotiation, conflict management, collaboration, organizational and critical thinking
  • Capable of communicating with a wide audience of individuals
  • Growth mindset, adaptable and open to change, interested in improving over time
  • Positive attitude
  • Capable of influence in a matrix structure where authority may lie elsewhere
  • Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, Slack a plus.


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