Production Assistant

Kibeam is an ed-tech startup developing a completely novel AI-enabled hands-on technology to tackle the global literacy crisis. We are helping young children develop essential reading skills while nurturing a lifelong passion for reading and learning - without screens. We are committed to empowering families and driving a quantum leap in literacy and education around the world. As we continue to grow we are seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our dynamic remote team and help shape the future of learning.

Are you looking for a foot in the door to the world of children’s ed-tech and media? We’re looking for a savvy detail-oriented Production Assistant to support our content team. This role is a great opportunity to learn the foundations of creative production in a kids education/games environment. If you're both technical and creative excel at multitasking and thrive on fast-paced dynamic teams this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Design Support:

• Shape and adjust digital spreads in Adobe Illustrator for machine learning (ML) training datasets.

• Digitally scan and process content to support production needs.

• Data Management:

• Edit skill codes into automatically generated report maps for completed projects.

• Upload and manage data in reporting systems including submissions to external stakeholders.

• Maintain and update Excel sheets with precision and efficiency.

• Documentation & Communication:

• Review and update design documents based on ongoing changes collaborating with producers to ensure accuracy.

• Analyze design documents to identify and establish associations between components.

• Project Coordination:

• Set up project infrastructure including Slack channels Jira boards and design documents based on templates.

• Assist producers with additional project setup and management tasks as needed.

• Workflow Optimization:

• Provide input on improving manual processes while working within a rapidly evolving production pipeline.

• Adapt seamlessly between tasks and contexts as priorities shift.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated interest in children’s products education games or media.

• Prior experience in production digital workflows or project coordination is a plus.

• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator Excel and Jira are all pluses.

• Sharp attention to detail and highly organized/

• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and switching contexts efficiently.

• Resourceful quick learner with strong problem-solving skills.

• A great sense of humor and sense of childlike whimsy!

$25 - $25 an hour

This role is scoped as a part-time contract position roughly 20-35 hours per week paying $25/hr. We are open to understanding an ideal schedule/workload for strong applicants.

A bit about our R.I.S.E. culture at Kibeam:

The R.I.S.E. acronym captures the essence of our company's culture and serves as a guiding framework for our team's actions and decisions. By embracing these values we strive to create a thriving and dynamic work environment where every team member can contribute their best and grow both personally and professionally while also empowering families and making a lasting difference in the world of education and literacy.

Resilience (R): Our team is characterized by its resilience adaptability and determination. We embrace challenges head-on learn from setbacks and bounce back with creative solutions and a positive outlook. Our resilience fuels our drive to achieve excellence and deliver groundbreaking products that will impact the lives of millions of young learners.

Innovation (I): Innovation is at the heart of our culture. We encourage our team members to think creatively explore new ideas and push the boundaries of what's possible. We are committed to staying at the forefront of our industry constantly seeking innovative ways to solve problems and improve the experiences of our users.

Support (S): We believe that a supportive work environment is crucial for our team's success and well-being. We prioritize open communication mutual respect gratitude and genuine care for one another. Our team members collaborate share knowledge and lift each other up creating a strong foundation for achieving our goals together.

Empowerment (E): Empowerment is central to our culture. We trust and invest in our team members providing them with the tools resources and autonomy they need to excel in their roles. We recognize and celebrate individual strengths fostering a sense of ownership and accountability that drives us to deliver exceptional results. Beyond our team we are committed to empowering families by offering products and services that support their role in nurturing their children's education well-being and development.

Location: Kibeam is a virtual distributed team with close continuous connection and support.  While we prefer candidates in the same time zone (west coast) we are much more interested in your skills and talents than where you work. You need to be able to work at home and join our full team (1-2 times per year) for in-person planning activities work and fun.

Kibeam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.