Product Designer

Media Product Designer

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McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions, is looking for a MediaProduct Designerwithin our K-12 division who will be responsible for implementing the media design vision, strategy, and workflow 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.

• 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.

The pay range for this position is between $54,000 - $64,000 annually, 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 benefit offerings.