This position is onsite at our New Rochelle office.Position Purpose:The Chief Creative Officer will lead Benchmark Education''s creative vision, strategy, and execution across all product lines and platforms. This executive leadership role will drive innovation in educational product development and UX while ensuring our materials are engaging, effective, and aligned with our mission to advance literacy for all students.Duties and Responsibilities:Lead and inspire the creative direction of all Benchmark Education products, ensuring cohesive design and branding, consistent structure, and sound pedagogical approaches across print and digital platformsCollaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement creative strategies that align with company goals and market demandsGuide large, cross-functional teams including designers, writers, editors, and digital developers to create cutting-edge learning materials informed by data and user researchOversee the visual design and UX of all products to ensure they meet high standards for engagement, accessibility, ease-of-use, and cultural relevanceEstablish creative processes that balance quality, efficiency, and scalabilityEstablish and manage production schedules and budgets, identifying risks and mitigation strategies as neededStay at the forefront of educational trends, research, and technology to inform creative directionJob Requirements/Skills and Experience:15+ years of creative leadership experience, preferably in educational publishing or related fieldBachelor''s degree required; advanced degree in education, design, or related field preferredProven track record of leading large creative teams and developing successful learning products spanning print and digital formatsExperience managing the creative aspects of complex, multi-component educational programsStrong understanding of PK-12 curriculum, literacy instruction, and diverse learning needsBackground in educational technology and digital learning environmentsExceptional communication and presentation skillsAbility to balance creative vision with business objectives and educational effectivenessAbility to work on site at New Rochelle 4-5 days per weekSalary Range: $150,000 - $250,000*The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level. ABOUT BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANYBenchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, with valid and reliable digital assessments that inform instruction. BEC is also a provider of exceptional professional development to educators.BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher that offers equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research. BEC monitors research outcomes carefully to create effective foundational resources that include strong decoding materials with systematic and explicit instruction and high-quality resources focused on language development and comprehension. BEC's content-rich and authentic texts offer instruction in close reading and analysis, multiple perspectives, and authentic literature while building world knowledge and reflecting the individuality of every student in each diverse classroom.Family owned and operated for more than 25 years, BEC is committed to partnering with educators to provide the best for all students through resources of exceptional quality, world-class professional learning, and effective and dedicated customer support.Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com