Role Description

The Associate Director, AP Assessment Graphics will play an integral role in the AP Assessment Production Graphics workstream, producing and delivering AP exam and instructional graphics. You are a skilled, collaborative, and creative individual, with a keen eye for detail and dedication to creating assessment resources that are accurate, accessible, and fair.

• Create and deliver technically accurate graphics that adhere to AP Graphics standards – 60%
• Intake, triage, and resolve a wide variety of graphic requests including graphs, math and science figures, infographics, maps, realia, photo edits, and illustrated sequences.
• Resolve ad-hoc requests for revisions or iterations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Check all deliverables thoroughly for compliance with accessibility standards.
• Contribute to resource development and continuous improvement efforts within and beyond the AP Graphics team – 20%
• Contribute to style guides and asset library development.
• Assist Graphics team members with proofing and QC reviews.
• Ensure efficient and timely production of all AP assessment and other resource graphics according to evolving production schedules and protocols – 20%
• Expedite and prioritize deliverables dynamically as necessitated by shifting schedules or other circumstances.
• Engage in both independent and collaborative troubleshooting for technical issues and process improvements.
• Connect with Content and Assessment Production colleagues semi-regularly to ensure smooth production and clear communications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional technical art, graphic design, and/or illustration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, illustration, or another related field.
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (Proficiency with Adobe InDesign or other Creative Cloud apps is a plus).
• Portfolio demonstrating excellent vector graphic and illustration skills.
• Competent photo editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of basic mathematical concepts like scale, ratios, and percentages.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple assignments in concert.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to travel to onsite meetings approximately 3-5 times per year.
• Working knowledge of Smartsheet is a plus.

Requirements

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Tools (or a willingness to learn).
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.
• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal.
• Evidence of skills and mindsets required to live out College Board’s Operating Principles.
• A commitment to candid, timely, respectful feedback.
• A learner orientation and an openness to ideas and diverse perspectives.
• The ability to push for excellence through data-informed decision-making, iterative learning, external benchmarking and user-inputs.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down complex issues and identify clear paths forward.
• A track record of prioritizing high-impact work, simplifying complexity, taking initiative, and making decisions quickly with clarity of purpose.
• A habit of collaborating across differences, practicing empathy, and contributing to a culture of trust and shared success.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions.
• A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters.
• A team that invests in your development and success.