CodeAI is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science (CS) as part of their core K-12 education. We increase participation in AI+CS education by reaching students of all backgrounds where they are — at their skill level, in their schools, and in ways that inspire them to keep learning, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 AI+CS education curriculum across the globe, CodeAI also organizes the annual Hour of AI campaign, building on the legacy of the Hour of Code, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world!
A unifying approach in a divided worldCodeAI's global role in the K-12 computer science movement is only possible because we use a unifying approach across diverse and often divided stakeholders. At a time of increasing polarization, the idea of increasing opportunity for students unites people from across the political spectrum. CodeAI's team members, students, teachers, and supporters have diverse and diverging view points, and they are all welcome in our mission. Read more.
As our Sr. Designer & Art Director, you’ll bring the CodeAI brand to life through design, visual direction, and creative ideas across every channel we use. Reporting to the Executive Producer of Creative and Delivery, you’ll lead the visual side of how our brand shows up everywhere and partner with our copywriter on integrated campaigns of every size.
This role leans toward design. You’ll concept alongside your copywriter, direct the look of the work, and design much of it yourself, from video and social to out of home, experiential, and everyday channel assets. We have an established brand and campaigns already in market, and finding fresh ways to express them is at the heart of this job.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn this role, you will own the visual direction of the CodeAI brand and design much of the work that carries it.
Visual Direction & Design
- Set the visual direction for campaigns and channel work, and design key pieces yourself, from key visuals to social, email, web, and paid assets.
- Bring strong typography, layout, composition, and color to every deliverable, and carry the work through to final, production-ready files.
- Design for motion and platform-native formats, including vertical video and social-first content.
- Build accessible work that meets WCAG standards across digital channels.
- Use AI tools in your design workflow and help the team keep pushing how we use them.
Concepting & Art Direction
- Concept integrated campaigns with your copywriter partner from first brief to final delivery, and translate each idea into a visual system that works across channels.
- Bring forward new ideas that engage our audiences and solve brand challenges, often before a brief asks for them.
- Art direct photo and video shoots from shot list through post, while production partners handle logistics and vendors.
- Direct contract designers and creatives when they’re brought on, with clear feedback that raises the quality of the work.
Brand Stewardship
- Own the visual elements of the CodeAI brand guidelines and evolve them over time, with final approval resting with the Executive Producer.
- Be the go-to resource for visual brand questions, helping teams across CodeAI and external partners apply the guidelines well.
- Present your work to leadership and stakeholders with clear strategic reasoning, using audience insights and performance data to sharpen it.
We seek candidates who have:
- 8 to 10 years in graphic design and art direction, including time at a senior level.
- A portfolio showing both hands-on design craft and integrated campaign work, with your specific role noted on each project.
- Expert typography, layout, and composition skills, with the ability to flex across visual styles.
- Experience concepting with copywriters, with produced campaign work to show for it.
- Experience art directing photo or video shoots through post.
- Experience building or evolving brand guidelines and helping other teams apply them.
- Experience directing the work of other creatives.
- Experience using AI tools in a creative workflow.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
We prefer candidates who also have:
- Agency or design studio experience.
- Experience with education, nonprofit, or mission-driven brands.
- Motion design or video editing skills.
In addition, candidates must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Work within the continental United States
- Pass a pre-employment background check
- Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events
The way we work matters as much as the work itself. Before you apply, we invite you to take a look at our cultural principles. They reflect who we are, how we show up for each other, and what we look for in the people who join us.
OUR APPROACH TO AI IN HIRINGAt CodeAI, we use AI thoughtfully and responsibly to support human-centered hiring. AI may help with administrative tasks, but every hiring decision is made by real people on our team. We welcome candidates to use AI appropriately in their job search while upholding our values of honesty and integrity throughout the process.
Read our full AI Use Policy in Hiring here.
WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?Step 1: Informational Interview - learn more about the role and share your experience (30 minutes)
Step 2: Interviews with several members of the Code.org team (~3 hours)
Step 3: Final Interview (1 hour)
Step 4: Reference Checks
All interviews are currently being conducted virtually via Google Meet
TO APPLYOur team will review all applications on an ongoing basis and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we'll contact you to schedule an informational interview.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGEThe expected salary range for this position is $100,800 - $112,000. Most offers are on the lower end of the salary range and are at the company’s sole discretion based on the final candidate’s experience. This allows us to provide a fair and equitable approach to compensation when setting pay and maintaining internal pay equity.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
- Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment
- Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment
- Paid time off: 5 weeks total, comprised of 3 weeks vacation annually, plus a 2-week winter break office closure (including Christmas and New Year's), and sick leave
- Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents
- Option to participate in 403b retirement plan
- The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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