At Sparks Music, we believe that art and music can transform how children learn. We are looking for a Graphic Designer & Illustrator to create visuals that bring our story-driven curriculum to life. From designing worksheets and characters to developing campaign assets, you'll help make learning both fun and visually inspiring for children ages 3–15.
What You'll Do-
Design worksheets, activity books, and visual learning aids for Sparks Music's adventure-based curriculum.
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Create character illustrations, icons, and story elements that align with the program's story-driven world.
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Develop creative assets for campaigns: posters, flyers, social media visuals, website graphics, and ads.
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Ensure brand consistency across all Sparks Music visual touchpoints.
Produce original illustrations for mascots, characters, and narrative worlds.
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Collaborate with curriculum writers and narrative designers to visually tell stories.
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Work closely with curriculum developers, teachers, and the marketing team to align visuals with pedagogy and brand.
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Coordinate with external vendors (printers, agencies) when needed.
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Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Visual Communication, or related field.
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4+ years of experience in graphic design and/or illustration (experience in children's content or education is a strong plus).
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
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Strong illustration ability (digital and/or hand-drawn).
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Knowledge of motion/animation tools (After Effects, Canva, or similar) is a plus.
Passionate about children's education, art, and music.
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A creative thinker with the ability to translate abstract curriculum ideas into engaging visuals.
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Detail-oriented with strong sense of color, typography, and storytelling.
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Collaborative, open to feedback, and able to deliver on deadlines.