Remote Job Graphic Designer (BEGiN) (Remote in US)

Little Passports, part of the BEGiN family, has newly created an opportunity for a Graphic Designer to join our growing team! This role will report to our Creative Director in our San Francisco office or can be remote based in select US locations*.

BEGiN is an award-winning educational technology company with a worldwide impact. With products as effective as they are fun, BEGiN’s family of brands builds critical skills for school and life. 

Little Passports is a direct-to-consumer children’s brand developing original stories and activities focused on geography, culture, science, and art. We are a mission-driven company inspired to help children discover the wonders and mysteries of the world around them. Our award-winning subscriptions have delivered millions of one-of-a-kind activity kits to children around the globe. With our products, children not only learn about a subject but go on an imaginative global adventure, enriching their minds and developing an awareness of the wider world.

We’re a diverse team of talented people passionate about creating educational content kids love. At BEGiN, we have the rare opportunity to make a dent in the universe by bringing high-quality at-home learning to kids globally!

Reporting to our Creative Director, the Graphic Designer will work closely with our Creative and Email teams to drive, design, and evolve the look and feel for various click-worthy emails, from content and promotions to seasonal campaigns and automated renewal messages. This person will also manage the quality of work of any external partners and coordinate the sharing of any related digital resources and required assets.

Our ideal candidate is collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, analytical, enthusiastic, and always excited to learn while bringing their design expertise to the table. They love being part of all aspects of the design process, from brainstorming, strategy, concept development to detailed design and implementation and learning from the results. Their voice and vision will play a pivotal part in the creative process, and they’ll be a decision-maker in the brand’s evolution.

When approaching creative work, this person loves to delight subscribers with beautiful and relevant work, rewarding clicks with fresh, fun, and on-brand content. They’re constantly pushing what’s possible and looking down the road for where to take the work next. They continuously inspire the team with creative examples from across the industry. They stay on top of marketplace and tech trends to create the most exciting work possible.

If this person sounds like you, and you’d like to see your creative direction skills grow and your portfolio expand while working with a team that’s dedicated to doing its best work with you, we’d love to hear from you!

• Design eye-catching email layouts that lead to higher levels of engagement and increased click-through rates, as well as sales growth where possible 

• Recommend opportunities to optimize email creative and campaigns based on results of executed emails (e.g., open rates, click-thru rates) and email marketing best practices

• Build email design templates, create and edit photo files, and help with intermittent presentations pertaining to the design team

• Concept and create designs for various digital marketing initiatives, including performance marketing, social media designs, blog, web, email, and much more

• Develop templates and design systems for email, blog, and social

• Be responsible in part for the extension of the company’s brand identity

• Research up-to-date and emerging technologies and developments in the design field and implement them when appropriate

• Be a part of occasional photoshoots in our studio or on location for use on social media or in other marketing materials

• Stay aware of industry trends and developments and recommend changes to ensure Little Passports are current and competitive

• Apply ingenuity, creativity, analytical, and organizational skills to identify and evaluate design problems and develop robust solutions

• Be comfortable pitching creative concepts to Marketing colleagues 

• Keep an organized archive/library where content be easily accessed (tagging, etc)

• Manage personal workflow and schedule

• Strong eye, attention to detail, organized, creative problem solver and can present creativity with key stakeholders using design, UX, and mockups to communicate inspiring brand experiences

• Experience in email marketing (ecrm) design required 

• 5+ years of digital experience (E-commerce and/or Retail preferred)

• 4-6 years of design experience 

• A compelling portfolio demonstrating excellence in graphic design and a strong understanding and application of art direction and email design

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)

• Experience with a wide range of creative applications and file formats (image, GIF, video, web)

• Basic photo retouching skills

• Strong sense of composition and layout, typography, and color

• Motion graphics experience a plus, though not required 

• Time management and organizational skills

• Previous experience working with a marketing team

• Experience creating performance marketing/paid media assets for social

• Expertise in cross-functional collaboration

• Exceptional typography skills and understanding for visual hierarchy

• A great sense of humor and appreciation of fun

• Motion graphics experience a plus, though not required 

• A creative thinker with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Able to work under the creative direction and respond well to feedback and critique 

• Collaborative and excited to work as part of a team

• Highly organized with an attention to detail

• Naturally curious and passionate about design with a keen awareness of the evolving landscapes of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends

• Have a great sense of humor and appreciation of fun

• Are open to suggestions, collaborative, and thrive in team environments

• Love and are willing to learn new technologies and styles

• Are scrappy, entrepreneurial with the ability to turn around high-quality projects quickly without depending on a large team

• BEGiN offers competitive compensation, including equity and full benefits.

• Smart, passionate, and engaged co-workers.

• Excellent top-tier Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• The chance to have a big impact, quickly

• The rare opportunity to make a dent in the universe. We’re bringing a love of reading and learning to children globally!

 

*Remote Locations: AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY.

This role is not eligible for CO.

BEGiN is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At BEGiN, we are committed to building a diverse team of talented people who are passionate about creating educational content kids love. We believe in fostering a culture where productivity can flourish, one that is empathetic, respectful, and inclusive. At BEGiN, we know that diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just an idea, a one-time initiative, or phrases to throw into a job post: they’re a daily practice and an ongoing conversation. We survey our team about inclusivity, run training on DEI topics, and have a committee to ensure we are all continuing to learn and grow.  

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