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McGraw Hill is hiring a Product Design Supervisor to lead a team in developing and implementing design strategies for educational products in the K-12 Social Studies portfolio. The role involves managing design workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring delivery of engaging print and digital learning experiences within budget and on schedule.

Highlights

Manage a team of product designers to deliver effective, user-friendly print and digital designs.
Contribute to portfolio and team planning; prioritize team workload.
Translate product vision into actionable goals for the team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
Communicate design rationale to stakeholders and lead meetings.
Monitor project budgets and mitigate risks.
Require a Bachelor's degree in design or related field with 5 years of experience.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and knowledge of web technologies including CSS, HTML, and Figma.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Lucidchart, and JIRA.
Annual salary range is $79,800 to $85,000, with medical and other benefits available.

Supervisor, Product Design Full Description

Supervisor, Product Design

United States
Product Development
School
Remote

Make an Impact!
At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.

How can you make an impact?
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions, is looking for a Product Design Supervisor within our K-12 division who will be responsible for developing and implementing the design vision, strategy, and workflow to build world-class educational products for the Social Studies portfolio. The Product Design Supervisor is responsible for managing a team of product designers and collaborating across cross-functional teams to create and deliver effective and engaging, print and digital, teaching and learning experiences.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. This is a Project Status Worker (PSW) role with an end date of 04/30/2027.

What you will be doing:

Manage a team of Product Designers to create engaging, effective, user friendly, print, and digital designs are delivered on time, scalable, and within budget.
Contribute to portfolio plans, develop own team plans, and effectively prioritize work within the team
Understand the product vision and strategy for a given product and where own team goals fit into the broader context. Translates product goals into actionable steps for the team
Partner with cross-functional teams to understand problems to be solved and associated constraints; collaboratively generate potential innovative solutions within constraints
Expertly articulate rationale for design choices to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Facilitate meetings and conversations with internal teams, vendors, and cross-functional peers
Proactively identifies risks and develops contingency plans
Demonstrates a strong collaborative style through a climate of trust, respect, empathy, and psychological safety
Oversees development of guidelines and expectations for vendors and project partners
Decisions and problem-solving are guided by the policies, procedures, and business plan
Track against budgets; is aware of what impacts costs and mitigates budget risks within part of a project; raises flags early when variances emerge

What you need to be considered:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital design, human centered design, or related field or relevant expertise required
5 years of work experience with web and/or print visual design
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
A portfolio demonstrating strong visual sensibilities, compelling ideas, and a thorough understanding of design process
Understanding web standards, software, and technologies, including CSS, HTML, and Figma.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of agile methodologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Lucidchart, JIRA

Here’s what we offer:

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions.

The pay range for this position is between $79,800 - $85,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings.

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” or "@careers.mheducation.com” email addresses and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.

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Original Job Description

Supervisor, Product Design

United States
Product Development
School
Remote

Manage a team of Product Designers to create engaging, effective, user friendly, print, and digital designs are delivered on time, scalable, and within budget.
Contribute to portfolio plans, develop own team plans, and effectively prioritize work within the team
Understand the product vision and strategy for a given product and where own team goals fit into the broader context. Translates product goals into actionable steps for the team
Partner with cross-functional teams to understand problems to be solved and associated constraints; collaboratively generate potential innovative solutions within constraints
Expertly articulate rationale for design choices to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Facilitate meetings and conversations with internal teams, vendors, and cross-functional peers
Proactively identifies risks and develops contingency plans
Demonstrates a strong collaborative style through a climate of trust, respect, empathy, and psychological safety
Oversees development of guidelines and expectations for vendors and project partners
Decisions and problem-solving are guided by the policies, procedures, and business plan
Track against budgets; is aware of what impacts costs and mitigates budget risks within part of a project; raises flags early when variances emerge

What you need to be considered:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital design, human centered design, or related field or relevant expertise required
5 years of work experience with web and/or print visual design
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
A portfolio demonstrating strong visual sensibilities, compelling ideas, and a thorough understanding of design process
Understanding web standards, software, and technologies, including CSS, HTML, and Figma.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of agile methodologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Lucidchart, JIRA

Here’s what we offer:

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions.

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