MGT · 19 hours ago
K-5 Design Specialist
United States
Part-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expMGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies across the United States. The K-5 Design Specialist role involves creating high-quality instructional materials through graphic design and curriculum design, collaborating with vendors, and ensuring adherence to design standards.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Define expectations for and support the creation, refinement, and finalization of design templates, and prototypes for K–5 instructional materials
Translate instructional intents and pedagogical principles into cohesive, teacher‑ and student‑friendly design structures
Develop visual frameworks that support clarity, accessibility, and an excellent user experience for educators and students
Apply strong knowledge of lesson and unit design principles to support decisions around structure, sequencing, and clarity
Offer expert input on visual hierarchy, graphic design approaches, and learner‑centered design techniques
Support overall improvement of instructional product quality through a design lens
Review publisher-ready drafts with precision to ensure all design outputs are error-free, consistent, and aligned with templates and standards
Conduct spot check formatting and style reviews across large volumes of instructional content
Work closely with an external vendor partner to ensure the accurate interpretation and execution of MGT’s design expectations
Communicate guidance, resolve questions, and provide timely feedback on drafts and poured materials
Monitor consistency and quality across multiple production batches and timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field required
Three (3) years of experience working in product or graphic design, educational design or instructional product design experience a plus
Strong graphic design skills with fluency in common design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, or equivalent)
Solid understanding of lesson and unit design principles, ideally for grades K–5
Experience designing for both digital and print formats
Proven ability to meet deadlines, work within rapid production cycles, and manage multiple design tasks simultaneously
High attention to detail, especially in reviewing and proofreading instructional materials
Preferred
Experience as a designer at a K–5 curriculum or publishing company
Familiarity with designing instructional templates, student-facing materials, or teacher guides
Strong understanding of accessibility considerations in educational design (optional but beneficial)
Experience collaborating with external production or design vendors
Company
MGT
MGT is a national technology and advisory solutions leader serving state, local government, education (SLED) and targeted commercial clients.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Vistria GroupTrivest Partners
2023-06-15Private Equity
2020-04-21Private Equity
Leadership Team
Trey Traviesa
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2023-06-26
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