K-5 Design Specialist – Contract, 1099 Full Time NEW

Description

K-5 Design Specialist (1099, Part-Time)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Location: Remote (US-based)

WHO WE ARE: 

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive. 

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth. 

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

MGT is seeking a talented Design Specialist with deep experience in educational design—particularly for K–5 instructional materials. This role blends graphic design expertise, curriculum design sensibilities, and a detail‑oriented approach to producing high‑quality instructional products.

The ideal candidate has worked as a designer for a K–5 publisher and brings hands-on experience with both digital and print design. While this is not a leadership or people‑management role, it requires someone skilled in collaborating with vendors, reviewing instructional prototypes, and ensuring all materials adhere to our design vision and instructional quality standards

Design & Template Development

• Define expectations for and support the creation, refinement, and finalization of design templates, and prototypes for K–5 instructional materials.
• Translate instructional intents and pedagogical principles into cohesive, teacher‑ and student‑friendly design structures.
• Develop visual frameworks that support clarity, accessibility, and an excellent user experience for educators and students.
• Apply strong knowledge of lesson and unit design principles to support decisions around structure, sequencing, and clarity.
• Offer expert input on visual hierarchy, graphic design approaches, and learner‑centered design techniques.
• Support overall improvement of instructional product quality through a design lens.

Quality Review & Production

• Review publisher-ready drafts with precision to ensure all design outputs are error-free, consistent, and aligned with templates and standards.
• Conduct spot check formatting and style reviews across large volumes of instructional content.

Vendor Collaboration

• Work closely with an external vendor partner to ensure the accurate interpretation and execution of MGT’s design expectations.
• Communicate guidance, resolve questions, and provide timely feedback on drafts and poured materials.
• Monitor consistency and quality across multiple production batches and timelines.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field required.
• Three (3) years of experience working in product or graphic design, educational design or instructional product design experience a plus.
• Strong graphic design skills with fluency in common design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of lesson and unit design principles, ideally for grades K–5.
• Experience designing for both digital and print formats.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, work within rapid production cycles, and manage multiple design tasks simultaneously.
• High attention to detail, especially in reviewing and proofreading instructional materials.

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a designer at a K–5 curriculum or publishing company.
• Familiarity with designing instructional templates, student-facing materials, or teacher guides.
• Strong understanding of accessibility considerations in educational design (optional but beneficial).
• Experience collaborating with external production or design vendors.
• Note: This is a 1099 part-time role.

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.