Multimedia & Visual Design Contractor (EdTech)
Description:
About Axiom Learning
Axiom Learning is an EdTech company focused on helping students become more effective, independent learners through neuroscience-informed assessment and curriculum. Our products support educators in developing executive functioning skills that drive academic success, engagement, and long-term outcomes.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled, versatile Multimedia & Visual Design Contractor to support the creation of engaging, high-quality visual and video content across our product, curriculum, and marketing efforts.
Rather than owning a fixed set of responsibilities, this role flexes based on business needs—ideal for someone who enjoys variety and can quickly shift between different types of creative work.
This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, can work independently with minimal direction, and is excited to leverage the latest AI-powered tools to produce impactful, scalable content.
Work will be project-based and variable, depending on business needs.
Example Projects & Areas of Support
This is a flexible, project-based role. The specific work will vary depending on current priorities, and contractors will typically focus on a subset of the areas below at any given time.
Examples of projects may include:
Video Production & Editing
• Creating marketing videos (e.g., product demos, testimonials, social media content)
• Developing educator-facing “how-to” and onboarding videos
• Producing student-facing instructional videos to explain concepts and increase engagement
Visual & Graphic Design
• Designing infographics and marketing visuals
• Creating visuals for teacher trainings (e.g., slide decks, frameworks, diagrams)
• Developing student-facing graphics and imagery for curriculum content
Curriculum & Instructional Materials
• Designing worksheets, classroom materials, games, and posters
• Supporting development of teacher-facing resources (e.g., manuals, handbooks, guides)
Branding & UX/UI Support
• Contributing to a cohesive visual identity across products and materials
• Providing input on UI/UX design and feature mockups
• Supporting consistency across student, teacher, and district-facing assets
Requirements:
Ideal Candidate Profile
Core Skills & Experience
• Proven experience producing high-quality videos and visual assets efficiently
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both marketing and instructional/student-facing content
• Proficiency in modern design and video tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, video editing platforms)
AI & Innovation
• Actively uses and stays up to date with AI tools for content creation (e.g., image generation, video generation, rapid prototyping)
• Able to leverage emerging technologies to improve both quality and speed of output
Work Style
• Highly self-directed and comfortable working with abstract or evolving requirements
• Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
• Fast learner who can quickly internalize brand voice, audience needs, and product context
Mindset Fit
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for design, clarity, and user experience
• Adaptable and responsive to feedback
• Comfortable collaborating asynchronously with a distributed team
Nice-to-Have Experience
• Experience working in EdTech or education-focused organizations
• Background designing for K–12 audiences (both student- and teacher-facing)
• Familiarity with instructional design principles or learning science
• Experience supporting product teams with UI/UX design
Engagement Details
• Flexible, project-based workload
• Remote/offshore preferred
• Opportunity for ongoing collaboration based on performance and business needs
How to Apply
Candidates should provide:
• Portfolio showcasing relevant video and design work (especially education or instructional content)
• Brief description of experience using AI tools in their workflow
• Availability and typical turnaround times