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Graphic Design Artist I

Art of Problem Solving

Salary undisclosed

San Diego, California, United StatesTemporaryHybridIntermediate

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Description

Job Overview:

As a Graphic Design Artist I you will play a key role in bringing our Beast Academy practice books to life, converting them to full color and updating them to our new design templates. This role is a 1-Year Temporary, Full-Time position and an opportunity to make an immediate, meaningful impact as we scale the teams inspiring the next generation of problem solvers.

The Graphic Designer I will:

  • Create graphic designs and assets for print materials
  • Collaborate effectively with the requesting departments, teams, and individuals through all phases of the design process
  • Perform image retouching and manipulation as necessary
  • Create designs and materials that are consistent with existing materials, templates, style guides, brand identity, as well as updating materials across multiple AoPS entities to create a consistent identity
  • Organize and manage files so that they can be easily found for future projects and updates
  • Act as a creative resource for other teams providing unique artistic and design solutions to solve complex problems

The ideal candidate has:

  • A bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field, or equivalent graphic design experience
  • An understanding of design principles, including layout, typography, and color theory; basic illustration skills a plus
  • The ability to communicate clearly and collaborate on a team
  • A high level of skill with the Adobe creative suite with a particular emphasis on Adobe InDesign.; familiarity with Clip Studio is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently meet deadlines
  • A strong portfolio of web and/or print design
  • The ability to work in a team setting

Why Join AoPS:

This is a hybrid full-time position based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. The hiring salary range for this position is 65k-75k. Here are some things you can look forward to:

  • Impact: As a Graphic Designer I, you will directly shape the visual identity of Beast Academy's practice books, helping bring math concepts to life for students through color, clarity, and design consistency across our growing catalog
  • Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling
  • Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Future Planning: 401(k) with company match
  • Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve
  • Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)

Background Check:

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Work Authorization:

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.

About AoPS:

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • paid time off

About this role

Art of Problem Solving is seeking a Graphic Designer I to convert Beast Academy practice books to full color while implementing updated design templates—a two-year temporary position based in San Diego with hybrid flexibility. You'll work directly with requesting departments to create print assets, handle image retouching, and ensure visual consistency across multiple AoPS entities as the organization scales. This role offers immediate, visible impact: the designs you produce will help students engage with math concepts through color and clarity.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent experience, with strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign and a solid grasp of layout, typography, and color theory. You'll need a portfolio demonstrating web or print design work, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while collaborating across teams. Familiarity with Clip Studio and basic illustration skills are valued additions. Beyond technical skills, this role rewards clear communication and the ability to serve as a creative problem-solver for colleagues seeking design solutions.

The position offers a salary range of $65,000–$75,000 with medical, dental, and vision plan options, a 401(k) match, PTO, and a relocation bonus if you're moving to San Diego from elsewhere. You'll work in a casual, supportive environment with flexible scheduling. Note that this is a temporary full-time role contingent on a background check, and you must be legally authorized to work in the US; the company does not offer visa sponsorship.

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