Aofl
Creative Director
180k - 240k USD
Remote
Full Time
#Creative
#Education
#Learning
#Creative Direction
#Game Design
#UI UX
#Animation
#Visual Design
#Product Vision
#Team Leadership
#Storytelling
#Data Insights
#Systems
Aofl is looking for a Creative Director
Full TimeSeniorRemoteCreativeEducationLearningCreative DirectionGame DesignUI UXAnimationVisual DesignProduct VisionTeam LeadershipStorytellingData InsightsSystemsEnglish401kPaid time offFlexible hours
Company Overview:
Age of Learning® is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 5th grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based curriculum, developed by education experts, includes the award-winning programs ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy and Adventure Academy™, as well as the adaptive, personalized school solutions, My Math Academy®, My Reading Academy®, and My Reading Academy Español. Having served over 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning, visit www.AgeofLearning.com.
Summary:
The Creative Director will own the experience system for ABCmouse, our flagship product—defining how visual design, game mechanics, and educational outcomes come together to create engaging, effective learning for young children. This role shapes the experience of millions of kids by designing cohesive worlds, motivating game loops, and progression systems that make learning feel playful, rewarding, and meaningful. You will lead creative direction across art, UI/UX, animation, and game design, while guiding core gameplay systems such as progression, rewards, and meta-mechanics. Partnering closely with curriculum, research, product, and engineering, you will ensure that every creative and gameplay decision supports learning goals, usability, and long-term engagement at scale
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Why You’ll Love Working Here
· Mission-driven work focused on helping children learn and grow
· High-impact ownership of our most important and widely used product
· Opportunity to shape the long-term creative direction of a beloved learning platform
This role is ideal for a seasoned creative leader who thrives at the intersection of visuals, UX/UI, and game or feature design, and who enjoys partnering cross-functionally to build meaningful, learner-centered product experiences.
Total Compensation:
The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position is $180,000 to $240,000 USD, depending on factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on overall company performance and individual contributions.
Age of Learning currently provides:
• 90% of employee health and welfare benefits premiums & 65% of dependent benefits premiums
• A 401(k) program with employer match
• 15 paid vacation days (increases to 20 days on your 3rd anniversary), 12 observed national paid holidays, 9 sick days, and 16 paid volunteer hours per year
• Our flexible work culture means 2 or more days in the office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote options available for most positions
Security Advisory
At Age of Learning, we prioritize a safe recruitment process. Communication will come solely from official Age of Learning email addresses, @aofl.com, or our verified LinkedIn Recruiter accounts — be cautious of deviations. We will never request sensitive personal information during the early application stages. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or Zoom — never through messaging apps. Job offers are communicated verbally and followed by written documentation via Docusign. Any requests for personal information will occur through secure channels only.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to EEOC requirements and state applicable laws, e.g. New York City Fair Chance Act.
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