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Educational Testing Service Senior Visual Designer in London, United Kingdom
About ETS:
For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.
Our portfolio of trusted measures include TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.
With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.
OVERVIEW
As a Senior Visual Designer on our team, you will be responsible for creating visually compelling designs and marketing materials that support our brand across multiple business units, both internally and externally. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as product marketing, research, and product innovation. You’ll interpret a diverse set of creative briefs and ensure the messaging is effectively delivered through stunning visual designs. Your creative expertise will help strengthen our brand, enhance the employee experience, and develop solutions that resonate with consumers both inside and outside our organization.
This role will be remote and will work very closely with their peers in the Princeton, NJ, US office headquarters, producing materials for the global market, predominantly in English. So needs to be willing to conduct meetings and communications with an EST NY time zone, within reason.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Visual Design: Create visually striking designs for use on branded materials, tradeshow graphics, web pages, print, presentations, social media, video titles, and other media.
Brand Consistency: Maintain and enforce brand guidelines to ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across all communications.
Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, gather feedback, and tailor design solutions to meet specific goals.
Visual Storytelling: Translate complex ideas and information into visually engaging and easy-to-understand designs.
Quality Assurance: Review and approve final designs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
Research and Innovation: Keep abreast of the latest design trends and bring those ideas to the client and team.
Communication: Keeps the team up to date about project status, including expectations and timelines. Must be able to handle multiple projects.
Portfolio required
Experience and Skills:
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
5+ years of professional experience in visual design, preferably in an agency or in-house marketing environment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Proficiency in design software, especially Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Exceptionally creative and solutions-oriented, as demonstrated through a portfolio showcasing a range of design work.
Experience designing clean and human styles in corporate, b2b, education, or other complex business verticals is a plus
Optimistic and passionate about the work the team is doing.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Very strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong time management skills combined with self-motivation to ensure deadlines are achieved.
Proven track record of success working in a very fast-paced environment, multi-tasking among a large number of work products and internal partners.
ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
5+ years of professional experience in visual design, preferably in an agency, in-house marketing or corporate environment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Proficiency in design software, especially Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Exceptionally creative and solutions-oriented, as demonstrated through a portfolio showcasing a range of design work.
Optimistic and passionate about the work the team is doing.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Very strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong time management skills combined with self-motivation to ensure deadlines are achieved.
Proven track record of success working in a very fast-paced environment, multi-tasking among a large number of work products and internal partners.
Knowledge of UI/UX principles is an advantage.
Experience with video editing and animation software is a plus.
Familiarity with Higher Education and/or Research & Learning industries, or similar fields, is a plus.
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ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App
ETS is mission driven and action oriented
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.
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