Organization Description:
JUMP Math is a federally registered Canadian charity with an equity-driven mission to transform children’s experience with math learning and empower them to achieve their full potential. At JUMP Math, we believe every child can not only learn math but love it. Our evidence-based, Preschool to Grade 8 math program empowers teachers to help over 600,000 students annually in classrooms across the globe to master important foundational math skills.

The JUMP Math program was started in 1998 by award-winning mathematician, author and playwright, Dr. John Mighton, later becoming a registered charity in 2002. Rooted in science of learning research, this innovative program builds upon the best aspects of math programs from around the world, providing a uniquely structured instructional resource that is changing the way math is taught and opening doors to brighter futures for every student it reaches. Learn more at: www.jumpmath.org.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Publications, the Graphic Designer is responsible for laying out content in an accurate, suitable, timely, and appealing manner, using mainly InDesign and Illustrator to transform manuscripts to print-ready and digital layout. The Graphic Designer coordinates with other team members to ensure quality and consistency of output, ensuring that in-house files are in compliance with specified formats/styles. The Graphic Designer also makes suitable revisions or changes in overall design (or new design as needed).

This is a full‑time (37.5 hours/week) 3‑month contract role. This role may be fully remote.

Salary Range:
$57,000 to $62,000 per year based on experience.

Key Accountabilities:

Lay out manuscript using InDesign following JUMP Math production standards and guidelines

Ensure that writers’ art manuscript is of adequate quality at production handover





Create artwork using Illustrator, following standards and guidelines

Work with editors and writers to resolve design issues/problems

Ensure layouts are completed in a timely fashion and deadlines are met

Coordinate with other Graphic Designers to ensure quality and compatibility of layout

Report at weekly production meetings, updating on status of files and production issues

Other design work as required

Skills:

Strong design capabilities and sensibilities

Proficient computer skills on PC – Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft 365

Good communication, written and oral

Solid multi‑tasking, organizational, time‑management skills

Personal Attributes:

Detail‑oriented

Technically minded

Creative

Quick, adaptable, and flexible

Self‑motivated

Team player

Education and Experience (minimums):

2 years’ experience using InDesign and Illustrator

Post‑secondary Graphic Design Degree or Diploma or equivalent work experience

Textbook‑format publishing experiencean asset

Figma experience an asset

Vector illustration skills an asset

Production pre‑press experience an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest. Qualified candidates will be interviewed as applications are received until a suitable candidate is hired. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

JUMP Math is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you require accessibility accommodation, please indicate in your application. Application is only open to those legally eligible to work in Canada.

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📌 Graphic Designer (Alberta)
🏢 JUMP Math
📍 Alberta