Age of Learning · 10 hours ago
Creative Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $240K/yrAge of Learning is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 5th grade learning resources. The Creative Director will own the experience system for ABCmouse, shaping the experience of millions of kids by designing cohesive worlds and motivating game loops to create engaging learning experiences.
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Responsibilities
Define and own the creative vision, tone, and style for ABCmouse across all experiences and features
Lead the end-to-end creative direction for gameplay, UI/UX, visual design, animation, characters, and worldbuilding
Ensure a cohesive, high-quality learning experience by integrating art, design, curriculum, and user experience into a unified product vision
Drive the design of engaging play patterns across digital pet interactions, exploration features, rewards, and educational activities
Partner closely with product, engineering, and research to translate strategy and learning objectives into delightful, developmentally appropriate interactive experiences
Oversee creative development from concept through production, guiding prototyping, iteration, and polish
Mentor and lead multidisciplinary creative teams, including design, art, animation, and curriculum
Provide clear, actionable creative feedback that elevates work quality and aligns teams around the vision
Establish and maintain a high bar for craft, including interaction quality, animation fidelity, usability for young children, and emotional resonance
Apply observational research, usability studies, and data insights to refine and evolve experiences while staying true to the creative vision
Collaborate on long-term content and feature roadmaps, ensuring new additions extend the world in meaningful, engaging ways
Champion the child’s experience and developmental needs in every design decision
Foster a culture of creativity, curiosity, and thoughtful experimentation across the team
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading creative direction for mobile or casual games, with a strong portfolio of polished, high-quality interactive experiences
Deep understanding of mobile gameplay loops, progression systems and player motivation
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, including game designers, artists, animators, and UX/UI designers
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Product and Engineering and Research partners
Strong capability in crafting cohesive product experiences, ensuring gameplay, visual design, UI/UX, animation, and sound all work together seamlessly
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, able to articulate vision clearly and align cross-functional partners
High standards for craft and usability, with a sharp eye for detail, interaction quality, and overall product polish
Comfort using data, user insights, and iterative testing to refine creative decisions and elevate player experience
A portfolio demonstrating creative excellence, strong craft, and thoughtful product or gameplay design
Systems-level thinking across visuals, interactions, and gameplay
Preferred
Experience with early childhood, educational products, or learning-focused platforms
Experience working on long-lived, large-scale consumer products
Benefits
90% of employee health and welfare benefits premiums & 65% of dependent benefits premiums
A 401(k) program with employer match
15 paid vacation days (increases to 20 days on your 3rd anniversary), 12 observed national paid holidays, 9 sick days, and 16 paid volunteer hours per year
Our flexible work culture means 2 or more days in the office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote options available for most positions
Company
Age of Learning
Age of Learning provides a comprehensive and engaging online curriculum for pre-k, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school programs.
Founded in 2007
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
2024 (4)
2023 (13)
2022 (12)
2021 (17)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$531.5MKey Investors
TPGTencentICONIQ Growth
2021-06-29Series C· $300M
2020-08-15Series B· $50M
2016-05-03Series A· $150M
Leadership Team
Alex Galvagni
Chief Executive Officer
Christine Woertink
SVP Product
Recent News
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