Intern (Product Design)

　　United StatesReq #1550

　　Monday, January 22, 2024

　　Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

　　Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

　　Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual's abilities and learning styles.

　　Are you a current undergraduate student looking for an exciting opportunity next summer? Savvas Learning Company is currently seeking undergraduate students who want to join our summer 2024 internship program in Northbrook, IL. The internship lasts for eight weeks and is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable experience. During the program, participants will receive guidance from top teams in the K - 12 education field, work on real-life business projects, attend weekly informational sessions to learn about other business areas, network with other students, attend off-site events, and finally, present their project at the end of the summer to showcase the impact you've made on our business.

　　The Learning Experience Design Intern is a contributing member of the LXD team. This person brings experience and passion around user experience design, user interface design, product design, or visual design to embed themselves in the UX and Product Design teams at Savvas Learning Company. They show curiosity, efficiency, and clear communication, and will help ensure that Savvas products are engaging to students and save educators time.

　　The LXD Intern is responsible for contributing to user experience projects by providing wireframes, flows, research questions, and high-fidelity design concepts. They may also contribute visual design concepts for Product Design projects, such as concepts for branding, visual design strategy presentations, and interactive ideation and prototyping. The LXD Intern is a detail-oriented self-starter who is skilled and experienced in collaborating and learning. Their passion for user-focused design solutions and creative excellence is critical to their success.

　　Main Responsibilities:

　　Design wireframes, flows, prototypes using Figma or Adobe Creative SuiteDevelop innovative visual and interaction designs that meet and exceed user expectationsContribute to ideation across projects assignedMaintain timelines and adhere to schedules for project workCollaborate with the overall Learning Experience Design team as well as cross-functional teamsOffer perspective to the product and user experience design processWork independently and cooperatively on multiple projects with the design teamTranslate strategic direction into high-quality designBe the voice of the user through understanding of user research and market trends

　　Skills and Knowledge:

　　1-3+ years of education in Design or UX, requiredA Design Portfolio is required and should demonstrate experience and evidence of visual, UX, and UI design, and showcase product design from initial strategy through final detailed design applicationAbility to thrive in a fast-paced culture with tight deadlines and shifting prioritiesComfortable working with cross-functional teams in multiple locations and with a blend of expertise and shared missionProficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Figma. Knowledge of responsive design, HTML, Sketch, Axure, and other digital design tools is a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to collaborate with other groups in a team environment (e.g. Marketing, Editorial, Production); Ability to self-manage and work independently; Knowledge of design and typographyProficiency in MS Office and Google G-Suite

　　Our Hiring Process:

　　You will participate in the following interview process.

　　Phone Screen - Qualified applicants will be invited to a prescreen with a member of our Talent Acquisition Team. During this call, we would like to learn more about your background and your career interests. This is also a great time to ask any questions that you may have about the company or the internship program.Formal Interview - During this stage of our interview process, you will have an opportunity to meet with a panel of interviewers. This interview will include your potential intern mentor and other members of the intern leadership team. You'll have an opportunity to learn more about the internship and what you can expect to gain over the summer while sharing more about the skills and experience you can bring to the team. Offer - If identified as the most qualified candidate for the internship program, you can expect to receive an offer of employment, outlining details and compensation.

　　If determined that you are not the best fit for our internship program, you may be declined at any stage of the process.

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　　Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.

　　Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, region, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. .

　　Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participate in E-Verify.E-Verify Know Your Rights

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