What you'll do:
We are seeking a talented creative, with at least 3 years of experience working in graphic design. You're a fast learner with an aptitude for design mentorship, creative career development, and community engagement-both online and off. An innovative go-getter, you enjoy building relationships, teaching and exploring creative initiatives and collaborations internationally. On a day to day basis, you will:
- Create educational content and lead workshops and events related to web design
- Mentor educational programs run by Wix Playground Academy for young design professionals
- Take an active part in the graphic design community in NYC, grow connections, nurture collaborations and partnerships.
- Be the face of Wix Playground by participating in and moderating design events, panels & interviews
- Grow an online community of designers by creating original content and opportunities
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Qualifications:
- Passionate about working within the design community of NYC and educating the next generation of designers
- Tech savvy and curious about learning new technologies and tools with a knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite & Figma
- Familiar with web design platforms & basic knowledge of code- experience in working with the Wix Classic editor and Wix Studio is an advantage
- A conceptual thinker, sensitive to details and aesthetics, exceptional with layout and typography
- A great communicator who can give constructive critique and feedback to students
We are:
The Wix Design Guild's Wix Playground is a dynamic team dedicated to championing the professional growth of designers. Through a combination of experiential learning programs, strategic industry collaborations, active community engagement, and curated educational and inspirational content, we empower designers with the tools, knowledge, and experiences essential for success in a competitive industry. Our team is committed to fostering a supportive environment that nurtures creativity, fosters collaboration, and encourages continuous learning and development.
At this time we are seeking NY-based candidates who can commute to our office in NYC. Our employees work in a hybrid model and are expected in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
Wix is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S. without any sponsorship requirements.
Approximate base compensation is $80,000-100,000 per year. In addition to base pay, you will receive company RSUs as part of the compensation package. The final package may vary and will be determined by various factors including the location the role is expected to be performed, shift, candidate profile, and ideal qualifications.
In addition to a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth, Wix offers comprehensive benefits to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive health & life benefits including fully covered medical, dental, and vision.
- Generous and flexible time off for personal recharge and special life moments
- Emotional and mental health support programs
- Allowances supporting nutrition, fitness, and productivity
- 401K matching, with no vesting period
- Equity & ESPP -We grant RSUs (restricted share units) to all of our employees. We believe that our employees directly impact our success and thus should benefit from our successes.
- All employees are also eligible for the ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) allowing employees a unique opportunity to benefit from Wix's success by purchasing Wix shares at a discounted rate.