Graphic Designer II
6 Months
SeaTac WA 98198
 
Role Summary?

• The Graphic Designer role is responsible for developing solutions to designing graphics, animations, and visual media. As an individual contributor, this role creates and makes recommendations to improve content that supports learning objectives and uses current and innovative graphic design techniques and strategies.

Key Duties?

• With limited direction from Senior Instructional Designer or manager, work independently to manage moderately complex projects, including timelines, development of visual materials, content, scripts, stakeholders, video recording, and audio.
• Apply industry knowledge to design and produce graphics, images, illustrations, animations, and layouts for e-learning modules, training content, or communication bulletins and ensure graphics and designs are consistent with training standards and within the company’s branding and design standards.
• Make recommendations based on design specifications, storyboards, and simulations for graphics or animations that could enhance the learner experience.
• Network with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and other team members to develop visually engaging learning materials and facilitate informal and formal reviews
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas to improve the visual impact of learning materials.
• Regularly report on project status and recognize potential problems and promptly report issues to manager or Senior Instructional Designer.
• Take initiative to stay up to date with industry trends and research new technologies to assist in the continued improvement of graphic design and animation, recommending changes required to match or surpass e-learning industry standards.
• Utilize the learning management system (LMS) to upload, test, create and edit course trees, archive courses as needed, and communicate with LMS administrator to ensure adherence to best practices.

 
 
Job-Specific Skills, Experience & Education?
 
Required?

• 2 years of experience in graphic design within learning and development or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, animation, graphic art, or related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other design and animation software.
• Proficiency in image/graphic creation and manipulation.
• Experience with one or more eLearning authoring tools such as: Articulate 360 Suite or Adobe Captivate.
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design and animation projects or other digital material.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to maintain and adhere to project and individual schedules with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly analyze the impact of development changes on projects and adjust workload appropriately.
• Ability to act as a consultant regarding all visual learning material needed within Instructional Design and Content Development.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred?

• A recent professional certificate in Graphic Design, Animation, or a related discipline.
• Experience in photography and videography.
• Strong working knowledge in web design.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 50.00/hr.