Senior Visual and Graphic Designer

As a Senior Visual and Graphic Designer at Bezos Academy, you will lead visual designs for educational materials and software, creating impactful graphic content for families and caregivers. Your work will span digital and print mediums, focusing on a mission-driven approach to expand access to early childhood education.

To qualify as a Senior Visual and Graphic Designer at Bezos Academy, you should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least eight years in the field, and a robust portfolio showcasing diverse visual design projects. Experience with tools like Figma and a commitment to user-centered design are also essential.

Your primary responsibilities will include developing visual languages for various products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating accessible designs, and leading art direction across projects. You'll aim to deliver design solutions that effectively meet the needs of our users.

Bezos Academy offers a competitive salary range of $98,000 to $157,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a 401(k) with employer matching, and parental leave, among other benefits focused on your well-being.

The work culture at Bezos Academy is fast-paced and collaborative, designed to foster innovation and creativity. As a Senior Visual and Graphic Designer, you will work in an environment that values the importance of designing for impact while ensuring a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional development.

While the Senior Visual and Graphic Designer role is based in Seattle, Washington, Bezos Academy provides some relocation support for candidates willing to move. Remote work may also be negotiated depending on specific situations, especially during the onboarding phase.

To apply for the Senior Visual and Graphic Designer position at Bezos Academy, you can submit your application directly through our careers page or internal board if you are a current employee. Ensure to include your resume and an impressive portfolio that highlights your visual design work.

In your response, elaborate on your design process by outlining how you initiate projects, prioritize user feedback, and iterate on designs. Highlight your use of tools and collaboration with other team members to bring concepts to life effectively.

Discuss how you incorporate user research, accessibility standards, and engage with various stakeholders to understand different perspectives when designing. Provide examples of previous work where you successfully catered to diverse customer needs.

Mention your proficiency in software like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and any other design tools you find essential. Explain why you enjoy using these tools and how they enhance your design process.

Share a specific project that posed unique challenges—whether time constraints, conflicting feedback, or technical limitations. Explain how you navigated these challenges, the decisions made, and the impact your solutions had.

Talk about your methods for staying current with design trends, such as following key industry leaders, participating in webinars, or engaging with design communities. Share how you apply new trends to your work to keep your designs fresh and relevant.

Discuss metrics or KPIs you use to evaluate design success, like user engagement, conversion rates, or user satisfaction scores. Provide examples of how this data has influenced your design revisions in the past.

Share a detailed example of a project where you teamworked closely with product managers, engineers, and other designers. Emphasize your communication strategies and how the collaboration led to a successful outcome.

Focus on the importance of constructive criticism and how you approach feedback. Provide an example of how you received feedback in the past and translated it into actionable changes that improved your design.

Talk about your sources of inspiration—be it art, nature, or other designers. Share how these influences manifest in your work and the role they play in shaping your creative vision.

Reflect on the mission-driven aspect of Bezos Academy and how it aligns with your personal values and career goals. Mention your enthusiasm for utilizing design to make a difference in the field of education, especially for early childhood development.