Senior Designer Graphics & Animation

Creative Strategy

• Lead the concepting design and execution of motion graphics and animated content supporting internal initiatives educational content and storytelling projects.
• Provide day-to-day mentorship and guidance to a team of junior animators fostering skill development creative growth and professional confidence.
• Cultivate a supportive and growth-oriented team environment by demonstrating patience approachability and a mentorship mindset with a focus on elevating junior creatives to succeed in their roles.
• Work closely with the Assistant Director of Video Production & Content Strategy to uphold and evolve qualitative standards for the Teaching & Learning Center ensuring all deliverables align with institutional goals and expectations.

Development of Resources

• Lead select end-to-end creative projects including explainer videos instructional content faculty and student success stories training materials and multimedia assets.
• Develop visually engaging animations title sequences and narrative-driven content that enhances learning and communication.
• Contribute to workflow optimization including implementation of automation AI-assisted tools and process and workflow improvements.
• Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in motion design and animation.
• Support multimedia production efforts including videography photography and live or recorded content.
• Present creative concepts and supporting rationale in a clear accessible way for both creative teams and stakeholders unfamiliar with animation production or creative pipelines.
• Review critique and refine team output to ensure quality consistency and alignment with project goals and institutional standards.
• Guide projects through the full production lifecycle from concept and storyboarding through final delivery.

Management and Collaboration

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously balancing hands-on design work with leadership responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop custom creative solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with directors producers videographers faculty and stakeholders to translate ideas into clear and impactful visual experiences.

• Bachelors degree in graphic design Motion Design Animation Multimedia or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 58 years of professional experience in motion graphics animation or multimedia design.
• MUST provide a strong professional portfolio showcasing a wide range of design skills animation work and visual storytelling abilities.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign After Effects and Premiere Pro).
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of design principles (color theory composition typography spacing hierarchy and flow) with the ability to apply and teach these principles to other junior designers.
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of animation principles (timing easing squash and stretch anticipation offset action); with the ability to apply and teach these principles to other junior designers.
• Proven experience mentoring leading or developing junior creatives.
• Expert-level ability to communicate information feeling and emotion through design and animation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to clearly present ideas feedback and decisions to both creative and non-creative audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative cross-functional environment across multiple teams and departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload meet deadlines adapt to change and maintain composure under pressure.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling pacing and multimedia production workflows.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience in higher education educational media or similar environments.
• Experience with project management tools such as (or similar platforms).
• Experience with Maxon One Studio tools (Cinema 4D Redshift Red Giant Universe or ZBrush).
• Familiarity with interactive media or digital learning content.