Associate Instructional Animations Designer

I. Basic Functions:

Works closely with the Instructional Media team to storyboard, produce, edit and publish short educational animations for blended and online courses while maintaining a cohesive creative direction and quality standards for all online materials and other online education products. The Associate Instructional Animations Specialist assists with additional animation related work and responsibilities as needed. The successful candidate will need to provide animations for all course media productions or other productions needed at the Office of Innovation and Transformation. II. Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Media/Digital Production, Digital Design, Graphic Design, 2D or 3D Animation, Video Production, or related field with at least three years of experience working in E-learning media production or related field or Technical Diploma in Media/Digital Production, Digital Design, Graphic Design, 2D or 3D Animation, Video Production, or related field with at least five years of experience working in E-learning media production or related field.

A relevant portfolio of previous work demonstrating the needed skills to create innovative animations using esthetical pleasing visuals. A portfolio of animations related to higher education is a plus.

Must demonstrate basic competency level and aptitude pertaining to each essential function outlined.

Working knowledge of graphic design with an emphasis on animation.

Knowledge of the following software and applications is a must: Adobe Connect, Adobe Suite (including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, After Effects), Final Cut Pro, Articulate Storyline or other interactive lecture creation software, 3D Studio Max, Moodle and others.

Working technical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to production-level media production programs.

Demonstrated ability to proactively remain current on the use of animation in teaching and learning.

Proven ability to thrive and respond to frequent demands of multiple constituents, both internal and external, in a user-centric manner and high-demand environment.

User-focused: sees problems from the user’s perspective.

High emphasis placed on professionalism, efficiency and a positive attitude.

Excellent oral and written knowledge of English as well as excellent presentation skills.

Well-organized, dedicated, accurate, thorough, and punctual, with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.

Self-directed worker and creative problem solver. A high level of self-motivation, adaptability and integrity. Must have a high energy level.