Senior Design – Template Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Transform creative direction and established visual designs into scalable templates, reusable components, styles, patterns, libraries, and documentation.

• Implement typography, layout, hierarchy, color, and information-design principles in both static and dynamic design solutions.

• Collaborate with Design Leads and fellow Design and Template Specialists to maintain creative intent within structured production systems.

• Create, update, and manage templates and production systems using Figma, InDesign, PowerPoint, and various other platforms.

• Ensure consistency between print and digital representations of the same content.

• Connect print design and template workflows with CMS-based publishing.

• Convert Figma and other prototypes into specifications, components, and patterns suitable for CMS implementation.

• Design flexible, scalable, and maintainable solutions within CMS capabilities and limitations.

• Work collaboratively with Digital, Product Management, Content & Editorial teams, and other cross-functional partners.

• Engage in CMS component testing and refinement to meet visual, functional, and accessibility standards.

• Develop documentation, specifications, and usage guidance for designers, production teams, vendors, and partners.

• Incorporate accessibility requirements, including color contrast, typography, reading order, semantic structure, and alternative text.

• Disseminate technical knowledge and emerging best practices within the Design & Brand team.

• Assist designers in transitioning from page- and template-based workflows to component- and system-based design methodologies.

• Contribute to experimentation, learning, craftsmanship, and ongoing improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital design, production design, design systems, publishing design, or a related field.

• Proven experience in both design and technical implementation.

• A portfolio or work samples showcasing advanced visual design skills and the ability to convert design systems into functional, reusable templates, components, or digital experiences.

• Extensive expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, PowerPoint, and other relevant design tools.

• Familiarity with CMS-based digital workflows.

• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS is advantageous.

• Experience in creating and managing design components within a CMS-based workflow.

• Excellent collaboration, communication, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both creative and technical partners.

• A strong sense of intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn new software, platforms, and methods.

• Comprehensive understanding of design systems, including reusable components, styles, variables, patterns, libraries, and documentation.

• Preferred experience in educational publishing, complex content, or large-scale content production.

• Experience with scripting, structured content, or AI-assisted production tools is a plus.

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent related education and/or professional experience.

• A cover letter and resume are required.

• Successful completion of a background check is mandatory for new employees.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship requirements will be addressed in the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel is less than 10%.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Background check process and hiring communications from verified company domains.