Are you a creative artist with a passion for learning and education? Dreaming of a workplace that doesn’t just accept your creativity, but encourages it, nurturing your growth every step of the way?
Stanford’s leading-edge technology training program is on the lookout for an exceptional graphic designer and visual media artist. You will have the opportunity to transform typical PowerPoint content into engaging, visually stunning, and interactive learning modules. Craft memorable presentations, immersive e-learning modules, and captivating course announcements.
Join us, where passion meets purpose, you’ll collaborate with a remarkable ensemble of educators and professionals, turning ideas into compelling educational and instructional content. We’re excited to see what we can achieve together!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with team members, instructional designers, educators, and content creators to understand educational objectives and design requirements.
- Produce high-quality visual designs for PowerPoint presentations, ensuring brand consistency and alignment with the intended message.
- Create engaging graphics, animations, and illustrations for e-learning modules, instructional videos and program promotions.
- Revise and update existing educational materials based on feedback and evolving needs.
- Translate abstract educational concepts into visually engaging graphics and animations
- Develop storyboards for e-learning modules and videos, outlining the sequence of graphics, animations, and interactions.
- Optimize graphics for various online platforms ensuring clarity, consistency, and quick load times.
- Work with digital video editors and production tools to integrate graphics and illustrations into multimedia content.
- Test graphics across multiple platforms (mobile, web, etc.) to ensure compatibility and consistency.
- Review educational materials with stakeholders and incorporate feedback to produce final versions.
- Stay updated on the latest design tools, software, and trends in educational technology and media design.
- Provide recommendations for software and tools that can enhance the design process.
- Work closely with the Technology Training team to administer and provide support as required to deliver training programs and services.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, or related field and three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Qualifications:
- Candidates possessing robust graphic design and illustration capabilities.
- A deep understanding of typography, color theory, and a keen aesthetic sense, as showcased in your impressive design portfolio.
- Proficiency in graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects) and PowerPoint.
- Ability to interpret complex information and translate it into easily understandable visual content.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design and illustration work.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate is a plus.
- A dynamic, motivated individual with the prowess to grasp information rapidly and devise solutions on tight timelines.
- A collaborative spirit who thrives in a dynamic team environment
The expected pay range for this position is $69,000 to $90,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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