Educational Illustrator

Hi, we’re MyEdSpace and we’re reimagining what education can be.

We find the world’s best teachers and give them the tools, tech and platform to inspire students everywhere - no matter their background. Because every child deserves the chance to dream big, achieve more, and build a brighter future.

Since 2022, we’ve grown to support thousands of students across the UK with engaging online programmes that boost both grades and confidence. Families love us (we’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot) and investors back us. We’re scaling fast, and now’s the time to join the journey.

Your Impact at MyEdSpace

We’re looking for an Educational Designer to join our educational team. You’ll redraw educational visuals, craft thumbnails that spark clicks, and build template packs that teachers can repurpose at speed. Your work will shape how millions of students experience our lessons.

The Job to Be Done

• Redraw & polish educational diagrams and illustrations to match our brand.

• Create eye‑catching thumbnails for lesson videos, social media, and landing pages.

• Design reusable templates (slides, worksheets, hand‑outs) for teachers.

• Collaborate with educators and marketers to keep every asset on‑brand and learner‑friendly.

• Iterate on designs using feedback and performance data to maximise engagement.

The Profile We’re Looking For

• Experience: Studied at a design or art school and has some experience (ideally 6+ months) working in a design role within a professional envionrment

• Tools: Comfortable in Figma and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

• Fundamentals: Good grasp of colour theory, typography, and modular grid layouts.

• Communication: Upper‑intermediate (B2) English or higher.

• Mindset: Detail‑oriented, eager to learn, and excited to grow within a fast‑moving EdTech team.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Familiarity with the UK curriculum or online education.

• Basic motion‑graphics skills (simple GIFs/Lottie animations).

• Experience designing for social‑first brands or YouTube channels.

Compensation: starting at $800 USD per month,

Location: Remote

✨ Why you’ll love working here

We’re a team on a mission to transform education for the better. Joining MES means you’ll be part of something ambitious, fast-moving, and full of purpose. Here’s what you can expect:

• The chance to make a real impact: your work directly shapes the future of education.

• A fast-paced and high-growth environment where ideas move quickly and careers accelerate.

• A collaborative, supportive culture: we’re head quartered in the UK, but we’re a global team with colleagues in 15+ countries, bringing a rich mix of perspectives and energy.

Our values:

PUT INTEGRITY FIRST - Honesty matters. Tell the truth, and be straight-up. Be transparent and do the right thing. This builds respect and reliability for our students, families and team members.

KNOW YOUR COORDINATES - Understand where you are and where you want to get to. Know your strengths and acknowledge your gaps. Think from first principles. Question things, and never pretend to know what you don't.

RAISE THE BAR - Own it and get it done. Do better. Iterate quickly and seek feedback. Deliver real value. Be excellent and lift others up. Share learnings and help your teammates improve.

LOVE TO BE WRONG - Push boundaries. Be outside your comfort zone. Naturally you'll get some things wrong and that's okay. Embrace feedback. Learn from it and get closer to excellence.

WIN TOGETHER - To achieve our mission, we have to work together. We all have a role to play, so help each other get there. We’re stronger as a team so inspire, support and respect each other.