Graphic Designer, Education

As a Graphic Designer on the Education team at Brightwheel, your primary responsibility will be to lead design projects from concept to completion, focusing on creating high-quality assets across digital, print, and video platforms. You will transform early education training materials into visually appealing designs that are clear and relatable, ensuring they align with our brand standards. Managing multiple projects effectively and delivering on deadline while incorporating feedback will also be a large part of your role.

To be a successful Graphic Designer with Brightwheel, you should have 3-5 years of experience in a design studio, agency, or in-house creative team. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is essential, along with a strong skill set in Canva, especially for presentation design and audio/video editing. A solid understanding of visual storytelling and effective communication skills for collaborating in virtual settings is also necessary.

Brightwheel values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package that includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid parental leave, and a flexible paid time off policy. Additionally, you’ll have access to a monthly wellness and productivity stipend and a Learning & Development stipend to support your professional growth as a Graphic Designer.

Success as a Graphic Designer at Brightwheel requires a combination of creative and organizational skills. Proficiency in key design software like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is critical, but so is the ability to manage multiple deadlines efficiently. Strong communication skills for collaboration with team members and the ability to understand and implement feedback will also set you apart in this role.

Yes! The Graphic Designer position at Brightwheel is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the U.S. This flexibility is a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we strive to create a collaborative atmosphere among team members spread across different time zones.

In your response, explain how you start by understanding the project goals and target audience. Discuss how you gather inspiration, brainstorm ideas, create initial sketches, and then move on to digital design, ensuring that you're open to feedback throughout the process.

Share your expertise in tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, explaining how you've used each program effectively in previous roles. Highlight specific projects where these tools have helped produce excellent results.

Discuss your methods for thoroughly understanding the brand guidelines, referencing past experiences where you've had to adapt your designs to meet specific branding criteria. Emphasize the importance of consistency across various platforms and mediums.

Provide insight into your time management techniques, such as creating to-do lists, setting milestones, or using project management tools. Discuss how clear communication with stakeholders is essential during busy periods.

Talk about the importance of staying open-minded and receptive to constructive criticism. Give examples from your experience where you effectively integrated feedback and how it improved the final design.

Highlight a specific project that posed challenges, detailing the obstacles and how you addressed them. Share the skills you used and what you learned from the experience to showcase your problem-solving abilities.

Explain your collaborative approach, emphasizing active communication and unity within the team. Share experiences where you’ve contributed positively to group efforts and how you respect opinions while advocating for your design choices.

Discuss elements such as clarity, emotional resonance, and audience engagement. Illustrate your answer by sharing a project where you successfully employed visual storytelling to communicate a message or concept.

Mention ways you keep yourself informed, such as following design blogs, participating in online courses, or engaging with design communities. Highlight your passion for continuous learning in the design field.

Share your genuine interest in early education, discussing how your personal or professional experiences have shaped this passion. Explain how you believe design can positively impact the learning environment for both educators and students.