Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Who we are:
On average, u.sStudents are with substitute teachers for 5% of the typical school yearThat means our students have substitute teachers for more than six months of their k-12 school careerThe problem? we`re suffering from a national shortage of substitute teachers.
Swing education is focused on tackling the substitute teacher shortageWe make it easy for great schools and quality subs to find each otherWe help schools access more subs and offload tedious work (recruiting, screening, payroll, etc.) and we help subs find jobs, gain experience and build their professional network.
We’re a diverse and inclusive team, based out of san mateo, caWe find it easy to get up in the morning and work for teachers, schools, and students.
Who you are:
A visual designer, with a deep interest in user experience design and productYou are a perpetual learner, committed to personal growthYou`re also a great teammate, happy to help when neededYou have an eye for new trends in design, while keeping a strong foundation in the basicsYou will be the visual bridge between our product design, marketing and our customer-facing teams, keeping our visual language consistent and clear between communication platforms from e-mails, to web, app, and even the occasional print material.
This is a great position for someone who is looking to learn about ux and product design, while playing to their strengths in visual designThere is a transition path to full time product design for this roleOur team is committed to mentoring less experienced candidates by providing professional development and growth opportunities.
The job:
You will collaborate with product design, product management, and marketing to ensure visual continuity across lines of communication with our substitute teachers, teachers, and school administratorsYou will also play a key role in developing and updating our visual brand identity, in collaboration with the marketing teamOver time, you will learn the ins and outs of product design and development and assist.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with product design, marketing, customer success, and sub ops to ensure all design is cohesive across communication channels & follows swing’s brand and accessibility guidelines.
Update and improve swing’s brand.
Facilitate the development of visual design language.
Help build and maintain product design systems.
Ideate user-centered design solutions with the product team.
Design clear and simple interfaces.
Improve visual communication within the product.
Contribute to the development of swing’s design culture, process, and infrastructure.
Qualifications:
Experience with and passion for simple, beautiful and clean visual design.
Experience or deep interest in user-centered digital product design.
Understanding of how websites and apps are built.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Mission-driven & inspired by educators and their service.
Commitment to learning, self-improvement, and growth.
Bonus skills:
Illustration skills
Print design skills
Html/css abilities
Perks:
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Generous pto
Paid holidays
Family leave
Stock options
Yearly professional development budget
Mission-driven work
Fun, collaborative, balanced culture
Swing education is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and lgbtq+ applicants.
This is a remote position.
