Educational Testing Service is hiring: Graphic Design Specialist in Springfield

Overview

About ETS:

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE and Praxis tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

Position Summary

Role is responsible for creating graphics for programs and projects. Create high-quality artwork for tests and test-related products. Assess requests for graphics and respond to inquiries from Assessment Development staff.

Responsibilities

• Assesses requests for graphics and responds to inquiries from Assessment Development staff
• Provides clear production updates to the Project Lead and Supervisor (as needed) of current workflow which includes volume, estimations for task completion, and issues impacting completion duration
• Communicates with Content to discuss queries of Art production and provides basic guidance for art style, layout, and universal design while adhering to project specifications
• Ensures that newly created art is proofed against art requests to check for quality and accuracy
• Strictly follows documented procedures for creation and revision of art
• Shares and contributes to general team and department knowledge as it relates to shortcuts, efficiencies, and expands upon overall department understanding of software skills and techniques, and with proper documentation
• Learns and works in proprietary and partner item banking systems
• Understands file management and works between various and unique testing programs
• Understands and adheres to diversified style and technical specifications between numerous testing programs
• Meets established deadlines and internal milestones or as directed by supervisor or project schedules
• Generates report information for assigned projects and as requested by Supervisors
• Coordinates with external vendors for technical specifications, needs, and capabilities; communicates needs and capabilities to vendors accurately and clearly to ensure that all file handoffs are completed according to established processes, and that materials provided are all in accord with client specifications
• Assists Sr. Graphic Design Specialist, Graphic Design Specialist Lead and Supervisor in coordination of vendor work
• Adheres to ethical standards and complies with the laws and regulations applicable to the job function

Education

Associates Degree in Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Commercial Art, or Graphics Arts is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired, is necessary.

Experience

Minimum one year of graphic design experience is required.

Other Requirements

• Working knowledge of latest versions of graphics software, including Photoshop and Illustrator
• Understanding of tools and techniques used to create and manipulate various types of artwork
• Knowledge of typography, graphic design, color theory, printing, and information design
• Ability to work as part of team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks within scheduled deadlines and budgets under pressure
• Ability to understand project management

Equal Opportunity

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.