Media Designer (Part-Time, Temporary)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Concept development & design – Develop, organize, and deliver media for new and reworked Sophia courses.
• Relationship management – Work collaboratively with the Media Manager, other Media Designers, Instructional Designers, Course Producers, SMEs, Project Managers, Web Developers, and other stakeholders to ensure an excellent learner experience.
• Art Direction / Vendor Management – Set direction for new projects and collaborate with offshore design vendors on project-specific initiatives.
• Process improvement and compliance – Execute using established processes and standards to ensure timely delivery of best-in-class content.
• Media Team enrichment and innovation – Bring new knowledge and ideas to the Media Team through networking, monitoring trends, and professional development opportunities.
• Nimble and efficient – Remain calm, focused, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, efficiently juggling projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, After-Effects, Premiere, and Audition; highly experienced motion designer in After-Effects.
• Strong understanding of AI tools & capabilities for generation and workflows.
• Basic knowledge of markup, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Self-organized and able to manage multiple project deadlines and production schedules within project management tools.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
• Experience in ensuring the best use of proprietary photography, including both the brand aesthetic and purpose-specific fit.
• Able to present, execute, implement, train, and manage established and emerging best practices.
• Quick study – ability to absorb information and feedback quickly and apply to new projects.
• Stays current on latest best practices, including new AI-assisted creative workflows, design trends, and productivity tools.

Work Experience

• 5+ years experience creating targeted, market-specific materials including motion graphics, video work, digital media presentations, and e-communications preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Other

• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this role.

Pay

$35.00-40.00/hour is the expected starting pay for this position. This offer is based on current budgetary guidelines and the additional factors outlined below. SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.