Visual Designer

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Grade:
Professional 306 Pay Range: $60,300.00 - $90,500.00

The Visual Designer is a media creator who leads, manages, or coordinates multiple projects related to the creation of engaging digital content for instructional media. This individual ensures projects are implemented successfully and are aligned to course, departmental, and university goals. The Visual Designer enjoys taking on creative challenges, learning and improving their own skills and institutional methods and practices.

• Stays current with trends, innovations, and research in instructional media, particularly graphic design, animation, scripting, and storyboard/wireframe.
• Produces graphics, videos, animations, documents, and other multimedia assets for online courses.
• Identifies and recommends appropriate programs and vendors.
• Manages projects in learning experience.
• Works with stakeholders in Program Development to improve learning and design of courses.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Proficiency with Adobe products (After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Graphic design and animation skills and concepts.
• Self‑initiative and self‑motivation.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at a time.
• Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Organizational Impact:

• Works to achieve operational targets within job areas impacting department, function, and office results.
• Work is performed independently on moderately complex projects and assignments with some guidance required for direction and complex tasks. Sets objectives for oneself to meet the goals of projects or assignments.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• Responsible for employing adjustments or recommended enhancements to systems and processes to solve problems or improve the job area's effectiveness while leveraging a systems‑thinking approach.
• Problems faced may require an understanding of a broader set of issues and job areas.

Communication & Influence:

• Collaborates with contacts typically within the job area to obtain or provide information requiring some explanation or interpretation.

Leadership & Talent Management:

• May provide guidance and assistance to entry‑level professionals and support employees.
• Demonstrates the WGU leadership principles in all aspects of service to students, employees, and partners of WGU.

Department Specific

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in animation, graphic design, digital media, or relevant field.
• 3 years' experience working in graphic design, animation, multimedia or relevant field.
• Successful creative project management experience.
• Experience with shooting or editing video.
• Audio or voice‑over experience.
• Experience with instructional…