Lead Multimedia Content Designer WGU Academy

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 88300 - 132400

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

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 310

Pay Range: $88300.00 - $132400.00

Job Description

As a Lead Multimedia Content Designer youll play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and brand of our educational content. Your work will directly impact the quality and effectiveness of our learning materials ensuring they are engaging accessible and aligned with WGUs mission of student success.

What Youll Do In this role you will lead the design and development of multimedia content for product health and interventions. You will create and review visual designs ensuring they meet brand standards and project requirements. You will consult on course design and provide expertise in visual storytelling and multimedia production. Additionally you will resource and distribute designers to various projects ensuring optimal team performance. You will take on intervention work and test new features to enhance our educational offerings. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality multimedia content will be essential. You will also support upcoming sprints and larger initiatives with innovative design solutions.

What Youll Bring

To be successful in this role you should have 7 years of experience with a bachelors degree or 4 years with a masters degree or a doctorate with 2 years of experience.
A strong portfolio showcasing your multimedia design work is essential.
Proficiency in a variety of platforms including Microsoft Office Google Suite Articulate 360 h5p Adobe Acrobat Open EdX Learnosity and the ability to quickly learn proprietary tools is required.
Familiarity with web accessibility standards including alternate text color contrast multiple means of representation and keyboard controls is important.
Excellent collaboration skills and experience working with learning and performance solutions teams are necessary.
Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design models is beneficial.
The ability to create graphics and assets for digital print and motion graphics is required. Experience working within a brand system across multiple channels is also important.

Bonus Points if You Have

A graduate degree and evidence of continued learning will be advantageous. Experience in media production for education is a plus.
Comfort in leveraging AI and engineering prompts for improved workflows is also beneficial.

Experience in lieu of education

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

What to Expect

At WGU our mission drives everything we doincluding how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations practical problem-solving and authentic collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected youll hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide you through the process and help you know what to expect at each stage. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Heres what that typically looks like: Introductory call (30 minutes): Well walk you through who we are at WGU and learn about your relevant experience. MS Teams interview (1 hour) with hiring leaders including short design challenge.

Work Location This is a full-time in-office position at WGUs office in Salt Lake City Utah.

Were looking forward to getting to know you and seeing how you think collaborate and build. Welcome to WGU.

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Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.