Production Designer

Who We Are

Podium Education partners with colleges and companies to supercharge the undergraduate degree with skills, experience, and a bridge to a great career. In 2023, Podium was the largest accredited producer of technical talent in the United States. Podium serves a population of over 1,000,000 students across more than 100 of the largest and most well-known universities in the country, including Georgetown, UNC, Harvard, ASU, and Texas A&M. In 2023, Podium acquired Untapped, the leading all in one early career software and talent marketplace, to further our mission of making sure every college student has a path to a great career.


Podium Education programs are offered as online courses within standard university semesters. Through Podium, students gain real-world experience while tackling projects from the world's most recognized brands, such as Spotify, Netflix, Shopify, Uber, Google, and Airbnb. Our flagship program is the Global Career Accelerator (here's an example: which runs at 70+ universities around the country.

• Student Experience - Customer NPS is better than Netflix, Apple, and Amazon.
• Student Access - Programs are for credit, count towards graduation, and are financial aid eligible.
• Student Outcomes - Their undergraduate students go on to work at places like JP Morgan, Airbnb, Stripe and Deloitte directly through our careers marketplace.

Podium Education is a privately held Series B company based in Austin, TX with prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital, Owl Ventures, Lumos Capital Group, Learn Capital, Lachy Groom, Goldcrest Capital, and Album VC.


Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Production Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will work closely with a seasoned designer to execute high-quality design projects efficiently, often under tight deadlines. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and is looking to grow their skills in a collaborative and innovative company. Podium is headquartered in Austin, TX, USA.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute design assets across various mediums, including digital, print, and web, ensuring brand consistency and quality (with the majority of the work focused on web).
• Translate creative briefs into polished, production-ready designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing partnerships, and product, to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactively manage feedback, revisions, and file organization to streamline the production process.
• Support the lead designer on high-impact projects, with opportunities to take ownership of smaller initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience or willingness to work on a web platform. (currently use Duda)
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on consistency, alignment, and precision.
• Ability to work quickly and independently in a high-velocity business environment.
• 2-5+ years of design-related experience in a fast-paced industry (education, tech, or similar fields preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with limited oversight.
• Eagerness to learn and grow under the mentorship of a seasoned designer.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.

• Familiarity with front-end web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• A degree in design, art, or a related field.
• Experience creating assets for responsive web design and/or knowledge of UX/UI best practices.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and design optimization for digital platforms.