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
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