[Remote] Instructional Graphic Designer - Contract

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Teachers of Tomorrow is seeking an Instructional Graphic Designer to build a reusable library of brand-aligned visual assets for its online learning program. The role focuses on creating editable Canva templates and instructional graphics that help course teams produce cohesive, accessible learner-facing content.

Responsibilities

• Design a reusable library of instructional assets and editable templates in Canva
• Apply established brand standards, including approved colors, typography, imagery, logo usage, and visual guidelines
• Create flexible templates that non-designers can easily update and reuse
• Partner with curriculum, content, and project teams to identify common design needs and opportunities for standardization
• Develop icons, illustrations, graphics, image treatments, callouts, and visual accents
• Create course banners, module headers, lesson graphics, worksheets, job aids, learner guides, and workbook templates
• Design process diagrams, infographics, comparison charts, timelines, concept maps, and other information-design assets
• Organize templates and assets using a clear naming and file structure that can scale over time
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback while maintaining brand consistency, usability, and accessibility
• Apply strong visual hierarchy, readability, and accessibility practices to every deliverable

Skills

• At least two years of professional graphic design experience
• Advanced Canva proficiency, including template development and Canva Brand Kits
• Experience designing within established brand guidelines and visual systems
• A strong portfolio featuring reusable templates, asset libraries, icons, infographics, or information design
• The ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, learner-friendly visuals
• A strong understanding of visual hierarchy, accessibility, readability, and layout
• The ability to build flexible templates that are easy for non-designers to maintain
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables
• Design work for online learning, training, workforce development, K–12, higher education, professional education, or educational publishing
• Experience supporting instructional design, curriculum development, or content teams
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and educational content development
• Experience creating scalable design systems or shared asset libraries
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign

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