Astrid is a gaming studio that brings together accomplished worldbuilders and game developers to create multiplayer creative experiences. Our first title is a cooperative open-world life simulation set in a natural world inspired by the wonder of Studio Ghibli and the playfulness of Nintendo. This is a living world shared by a small group of players that are given creative tools and freedom to evolve the world through the connections they form and the choices they pursue. Our team spans the US, the UK, and beyond. We are taking a fully remote approach, but have regular in-person meetups to synchronize, huddle and build our culture. Astrid is seeking an experienced Senior Level Designer to join us as a contractor with an option to join our team in a full time position later. In this role, you will work with our Design and Art teams to craft memorable spaces, encounters, and game moments that bring our world to life. The Role We are looking for a Senior Level Designer who can collaborate with our creative, design, and art teams to turn our open world demo into a fully playable map driven by exploration and environmental storytelling. You will be responsible for shaping how players move through a natural world, designing spaces that reveal narrative through layout, pacing, and player discovery rather than exposition. This role requires someone who can think beyond set pieces and build environments that feel systemic, immersive, and worth exploring. The game launches with a single large biome. Rather than building a vast map, our focus is on density, readability, and creating a place players come to know intimately over time. Within that biome, we aim to craft a rich variety of distinct locations that each feel unique in mood, composition, and identity, avoiding repetition. You'll apply the compositional principles that make Breath of the Wild feel masterfully structured, using terrain, landmarks, and sightlines to shape exploration across a richly detailed biome roughly the size and density of one of its zones. You'll be designing two types of playspace: - Wild areas are playgrounds - spaces where players explore, gather, and encounter wildlife, and where the terrain itself becomes part of the play — full of opportunities for emergent physical play and satisfying traversal - Settled areas are player-shaped - outposts and settlements that players build up, expand, and personalise over time, and which need to evolve spatially as they grow. You will need to consider the following critical elements of the game: - The gameplay is Nintendo-like. Kinetic, joyful and hands-on; players run, jump, climb, throw, and bounce through the world. This isn't a "walk and interact" game, and the level design needs to reflect that at every turn. - The world is dynamic. Systems will change the landscape over time — areas will gradually come alive and evolve as players invest in them. Every space you design needs to support transformation without breaking the underlying spatial logic. - The world is shared. A small group of players inhabits this world together. Moments of discovery need to land whether solo or with friends, terrain needs to be fun to traverse as a group, and layouts should give players reasons to split up and regroup.

• Collaborate with our creative, design, and art teams to turn our open world demo into a fully playable map driven by exploration and environmental storytelling. • Shape how players move through a natural world, designing spaces that reveal narrative through layout, pacing, and player discovery rather than exposition. • Think beyond set pieces and build environments that feel systemic, immersive, and worth exploring. • Design wild areas that are playgrounds where players explore, gather, and encounter wildlife. • Design settled areas that are player-shaped, where outposts and settlements are built up, expanded, and personalized over time. • Consider the dynamic nature of the world and support transformation without breaking underlying spatial logic. • Create spaces that support moments of discovery, both solo and with friends, and encourage fun traversal.

What You'll Do Avalara is looking for an Instructional Designer to esign performance-driven learning experiences that directly impact revenue productivity and operational excellence within Avalara's Enablement organization. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex tax, product, and sales concepts into clear, measurable learning solutions. You will also build scalable certification and capability programs that support our global GTM teams and drive measurable skill adoption. You will be able to work remotely and report to Enablement Leadership as part of the Learning Strategy & Design team. #LI-Remote What Your Responsibilities Will Be - You will conduct performance and learner analysis; define measurable goals using Backwards Design and Action Mapping principles. - You will develop eLearning, instructor-led workshops, certification materials, and executive-ready PowerPoint presentations that simplify complex information into structured, visually compelling content. - You will collaborate with SMEs to translate expertise into clear learning assets, aligned assessments, and performance support tools. - You will measure program effectiveness using learner data and evaluation models; iterate based on insights. What You'll Need to be Successful - 5+ years of experience designing instructional solutions in a corporate environment. - Demonstrated expertise applying outcome-based design methodologies and writing measurable learning goals. - Advanced PowerPoint, with the ability to simplify complex material into clear frameworks and executive-ready presentations. - Experience developing eLearning using authoring tools such as Articulate 360 or similar platforms. - Practical experience using AI tools to accelerate content development, scenario creation, or workflow efficiency. - Proficient writer who can translate complex ideas into clear learning content and deliver high-quality work Pay Range Details The base pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. Colorado $100,300 - $165,500 (annually) Washington $100,300 - $177,200 (annually) California $100,300 - $194,300 (annually) NYC $110,800 - $194,300 (annually) The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual salary/wage may be based on various factors, such as geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance, depending on the terms of the applicable plan and the employee’s role. Avalara is an AI-first Company AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products. Success here requires embracing AI as an essential capability. - You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here. - You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers. - You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too. How We'll Take Care of You Total Rewards In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses. Health & Wellness Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance. Inclusive culture and diversity Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship. What You Need To Know About Avalara We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech. We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion dollar business - and we’re not slowing down until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world. We’re bright, innovative, and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too. We’re An Equal Opportunity Employer Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

🚨 Urgent Hiring — Applications Reviewed on a Rolling Basis. The selection process may take up to 4 weeks, but early applicants are strongly encouraged. Make Your Mark in Design, Lead Creativity, and Contribute to Our Vision. Hadley Designs is seeking a Creative Designer for E-commerce to join our creative team and play a pivotal role in crafting high-quality, visually stunning designs that enhance our brand presence. If you are a creative powerhouse proficient in Adobe Illustrator with a keen eye for design, we want you to help bring our vision to life. This is a hands-on, dynamic role ideal for a creative professional passionate about design and eager to make an impact on a fast-growing company. You’ll collaborate with leadership, work on high-priority assignments, and ensure the seamless execution of design projects that elevate Hadley Designs' brand. About Hadley Designs Hadley Designs is a family-founded, female-led brand committed to shaping brighter futures through creativity and purposeful design. We create screen-free learning tools that spark curiosity, build confidence, and transform everyday moments into meaningful growth. Each product is hand-drawn, crafted with input from teachers, parents, and child development experts, ensuring learning is joyful, engaging, and accessible. Our mission is simple: to help families and educators unlock children’s potential with tools that inspire curiosity, strengthen connections, and support learning without screens. Trusted by over two million customers worldwide, we are passionate about designing experiences that make children feel supported, capable, and excited to learn. If you’re looking for a company that designs with purpose and builds with heart, you’ll feel right at home here. How You’ll Win at Hadley Designs We believe in structured creativity. Success in this role means owning your projects and delivering high-quality designs that resonate with our customers while maintaining our visual standards. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a creative environment, is proactive, and possesses a strong attention to detail. Every Design Assistant is expected to: - Learn the Playbook – Understand our design standards, expectations, and creative processes. - Apply the Playbook – Execute designs consistently, meeting project requirements and adhering to brand guidelines. - Enhance the Playbook – Suggest creative improvements and innovative design strategies after mastering the basic framework. We value innovation grounded in proven execution and a clear understanding of design principles. What You’ll Own - Creation of high-quality, error-free design assets for advertising and marketing campaigns. - Maintaining consistency in typography, color schemes, and layout across all platforms. - Regular updates and design of storefront assets for Amazon, Shopify, and other platforms. - Designing A+ Content templates and custom brand image ads. - Handling urgent design needs for product launches and special projects. - Working closely with leadership to ensure deadlines are met and projects are delivered on time. What Success Looks Like Within your first 90 days, you will: - Learn and execute Hadley Designs’ design standards with precision. - Contribute fresh design ideas that align with the brand and improve our current processes. - Deliver high-quality artwork that meets or exceeds expectations and is on-brand. - Support Becca and leadership with urgent creative tasks and maintain consistency in all design work. Apply Now, Lead Creativity, and Shape Our Future.