Graphic Designer II

Overview

This is a remote, part-time, ongoing position. 5-20 hours per week based on project need. Pacific Time Zone preferred.

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization dedicated to fostering continuous learning and development within its workforce. This client is committed to empowering their employees through innovative and engaging educational experiences, leveraging cutting-edge design and technology to create impactful learning solutions that drive organizational success.

Step into a pivotal role where your creative vision will directly shape the learning journey of countless individuals! We are seeking a talented design professional to bring educational content to life through stunning graphics, dynamic animations, and captivating visual media. You’ll be instrumental in transforming complex information into accessible and engaging learning experiences, making a tangible impact on employee growth and organizational success.

### Key Responsibilities

* Independently manage moderately complex visual design projects, including timelines, content development, scripting, and stakeholder coordination.
* Design and produce high-quality graphics, images, illustrations, animations, and layouts for various learning modules and communication materials, ensuring consistency with established design and branding standards.
* Proactively recommend design specifications, storyboards, and simulations to enhance the learner experience and achieve optimal learning outcomes.
* Collaborate closely with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and team members to develop visually compelling learning materials and facilitate design reviews.
* Contribute creative ideas and insights in stakeholder meetings to elevate the visual impact of all learning content.
* Regularly report on project status, identify potential challenges, and communicate issues promptly to leadership.
* Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in graphic design and animation, recommending innovative approaches to continuously improve and surpass e-learning industry standards.
* Utilize learning management systems for uploading, testing, editing, and archiving course content, ensuring best practices in collaboration with administrators.

### Must-Have Qualifications

* 2 years of experience in graphic design within learning and development or a related field.
* Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, animation, graphic art, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of a degree.
* Proficiency with industry-standard design and animation software.
* Expertise in image/graphic creation and manipulation.
* Experience with one or more e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate 360 Suite or Adobe Captivate.
* Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills.
* A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design and animation projects or other digital material.
* Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and collaboration skills.
* Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage projects and 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.
* Minimum age of 18.
* Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

### Nice-to-Have Qualifications

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

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