Photoshop & Adobe Graphic Designer at Great Minds

Founded by educators in 2007, Great Minds is a rapidly growing, mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming education through high-quality instructional materials.

As a for-profit Public Benefit Corporation, the company believes every student deserves access to meaningful, challenging learning experiences, while every teacher should have access to practical, effective, and easy-to-use tools that meet the demands of modern classrooms.

Great Minds develops research-based, knowledge-rich curricula in mathematics, science, and English Language Arts (ELA), working closely with educators to ensure its educational resources reflect real classroom needs and support meaningful, long-term student achievement.

The organization places strong emphasis on usability, curriculum consistency, and practical classroom implementation.

Beyond developing instructional materials, Great Minds supports educators through professional development, innovative technology, and responsive customer service designed to encourage effective adoption and improve educational outcomes.

What We Build

Great Minds develops several widely recognized educational programs, including Eureka Math, Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, Geodes, and the newly introduced Arts & Letters ELA.

These products are trusted by thousands of schools and school districts throughout the United States.

Its educational offerings include:

Eureka Math: One of the most widely adopted mathematics curricula in the United States, designed to develop students’ conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and ability to apply mathematical knowledge to real-world situations.

Wit & Wisdom® and Arts & Letters ELA™: Comprehensive literacy programs that deliver engaging, grade-level reading instruction through literature, history, and the arts, incorporating research-based principles of the science of reading.

Geodes®: A complementary literacy resource featuring carefully developed decodable texts that combine phonics instruction with meaningful subject matter to strengthen foundational reading skills.

Together, these programs demonstrate Great Minds’ commitment to maintaining high academic standards, making learning engaging, and recognizing the important contributions of both teachers and students.

Where We’re Headed

Great Minds is entering an exciting period of expansion and product development, with a growing focus on creating more integrated and customer-centered experiences throughout the educational journey.

The organization aims to strengthen the connections between its curriculum offerings, professional learning programs, digital platforms, and customer support services.

Its long-term ambition is to become a trusted partner in educational achievement, going beyond curriculum development to help schools and educators deliver measurable learning outcomes on a broader scale.

Job Purpose

Great Minds is seeking a talented, creative, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join its Marketing Creative team.

The ideal candidate will have strong visual design skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, and a passion for transforming ideas into compelling visual experiences.

Reporting directly to the Design Manager, you will contribute to the visual identity of Great Minds across its marketing and communication channels.

Your work will include developing professional PowerPoint presentations, digital marketing campaigns, promotional materials, and branded experiences.

You will collaborate with designers, marketing professionals, and content teams to produce visually engaging, purposeful, and high-quality creative assets that communicate the organization’s mission and strengthen its brand presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design visually compelling, brand-consistent PowerPoint presentations that transform complex information into clear and engaging visual narratives through effective typography, color selection, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Develop a wide range of marketing materials for print and digital platforms, including flyers, brochures, informational sheets, infographics, social media graphics, and promotional campaign assets.
• Assist in creating event and experiential marketing designs, including exhibition graphics, trade show displays, signage, and other branded materials.
• Work closely with marketing, content, and creative teams to understand project requirements and translate business objectives into effective visual communication solutions.
• Maintain and apply Great Minds’ brand guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across all marketing and communication materials.
• Introduce innovative design ideas and creative approaches that enhance existing visual systems while preserving the organization’s established brand identity.
• Develop creative concepts, design layouts, and visual mockups for team reviews, feedback, and further refinement.
• Identify, select, edit, and retouch photography and other visual assets to support high-quality creative projects.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, professionally organized, production-ready design files for print, digital publication, and presentation purposes.
• Coordinate multiple projects and competing deadlines, working with project managers and colleagues to ensure timely delivery without compromising design quality.
• Respond constructively to feedback, communicate effectively with team members, and contribute to a supportive and collaborative creative working environment.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Great Minds is looking for a designer with a strong understanding of visual communication, excellent technical skills, and the ability to produce creative work across different marketing formats.

Required qualifications include:

• A minimum of three years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within a marketing department, creative agency, or in-house design team.
• A strong professional portfolio demonstrating excellent design fundamentals, creativity, attention to detail, and experience producing print, digital, and presentation materials.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including the ability to develop polished, visually sophisticated presentations beyond conventional templates.
• A portfolio containing at least one professionally designed presentation or slide deck that demonstrates strong visual storytelling and design judgment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• A solid understanding of typography, color theory, composition, visual hierarchy, and maintaining consistent brand identities.
• The ability to simplify complex information, concepts, and marketing messages into attractive, easy-to-understand visual content.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines while introducing fresh creative ideas and innovative design solutions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to handle multiple assignments, manage deadlines, and incorporate constructive feedback.
• A proactive, curious, and adaptable approach to design, including an interest in exploring new technologies, learning creative tools, and continuously improving professional skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following additional skills or experience will have an advantage:

• Familiarity with Canva and other collaborative graphic design platforms.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Previous experience working with educational institutions, publishing companies, or purpose-driven organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating the required skills and expertise.

The anticipated base salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $68,000 annually.

However, the final compensation offered may fall above or below this range depending on several considerations, including the candidate’s geographical location, professional experience, relevant skills, and internal compensation equity.

This salary range does not include additional benefits or other potential incentives.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates must submit both a current resume and a cover letter to be considered for the position.

Successful applicants will also be required to complete a background screening as part of the company’s onboarding process.