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Great MindsSenior Design & Template Specialist
Great Minds, a Public Benefit Corporation founded by educators in 2007, seeks a full-time Senior Design & Template Specialist to join its team. The organization develops…
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Great Minds, a Public Benefit Corporation founded by educators in 2007, seeks a full-time Senior Design & Template Specialist to join its team. The organization develops research-backed math, science, and English language arts curricula utilized by schools and districts nationwide, including well-known programs like Eureka Math, Wit & Wisdom, and Arts & Letters ELA. This multidisciplinary position operates at the intersection of visual design, design systems, and technical implementation. The…
Job Description
Great Minds, a Public Benefit Corporation founded by educators in 2007, seeks a full-time Senior Design & Template Specialist to join its team. The organization develops research-backed math, science, and English language arts curricula utilized by schools and districts nationwide, including well-known programs like Eureka Math, Wit & Wisdom, and Arts & Letters ELA.
This multidisciplinary position operates at the intersection of visual design, design systems, and technical implementation. The professional in this role will help transition established template workflows into CMS-driven publishing models, turning creative concepts into scalable systems for both print and digital mediums. This role suits individuals who are equally comfortable utilizing visual design software and technical publishing workflows.
The person hired will collaborate with design leads, digital teams, and cross-functional partners to maintain visual integrity across various formats. Responsibilities include building reusable components, drafting design documentation, and applying accessibility principles. Candidates must submit both a resume and a cover letter to be considered, and new hires must pass a background check. Communication regarding the hiring process originates strictly from greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com domains.
Responsibilities
- Transform creative direction and visual designs into scalable templates, reusable components, styles, patterns, and documentation for print and digital platforms
- Apply typography, layout, hierarchy, color, and information-design principles to static and dynamic projects
- Maintain consistency between print and digital expressions of shared content while respecting medium-specific requirements
- Translate Figma prototypes into specifications and patterns compatible with CMS publishing environments
- Collaborate with digital, product management, and editorial teams to align design requirements with platform capabilities
- Participate in testing and refining CMS components to meet visual, functional, and accessibility expectations
- Construct clear usage guidance, specifications, and documentation for internal teams and external vendors
- Incorporate accessibility standards such as color contrast, semantic structure, reading order, and alternative text
- Share technical knowledge and emerging practices with the broader design and brand group
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of professional experience across graphic design, digital design, production design, design systems, or publishing design
- Portfolio or work samples showing advanced visual design skills and experience building functional, reusable templates and components
- Extensive proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and PowerPoint
- Experience working within CMS-based digital workflows and evolving digital environments
- Strong communication, time-management, and collaboration skills
- Comprehensive understanding of design systems, including variables, libraries, patterns, and styles
- Submission of both a resume and a cover letter for application
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Background in educational publishing, complex content, or large-scale content production
- Familiarity with scripting, structured content, or AI-assisted production tools
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related education and professional experience
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the role is remote and requires less than 10% travel.
What is the salary range for the Senior Design & Template Specialist?
The expected base salary range is between $65,000 and $75,000 per year, which may vary based on factors like location, experience, and internal equity.
What application materials are required?
Candidates must submit both a resume and a cover letter to be considered for the position.
What software proficiency is needed?
Applicants need extensive proficiency with Figma, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite, along with experience using CMS-based digital workflows.
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