Extra Help - Graphic Designer Associate - Instructional Design & Media Studio

Position Summary The Extra Help Graphic Designer Associate (Multimedia Designer) is responsible for creating visually engaging and pedagogically effective design solutions for various educational materials and digital platforms. This role will offer project assistance by generating various visual and multimedia elements, including graphics, illustrations, animations, videos, and audio content. The Graphic Designer Associate incorporates design principles and accessibility standards that enhance the quality of educational experiences. Duties Responsibilities Design and produce visuals in support of online, asynchronous, and blended courses, including illustrations, infographics, images, video, animations, 2D assets, 3D assets, games, and simulation elements. Seek feedback and revise visual products to meet client requirements. Determine the most efficient and economical means of producing artwork to convey or enhance the subject matter. Assist collaborators in meeting due dates and producing throughout the creative and project management process Design and develop engaging visual content within Learning Management System modules. Combine graphics with type for optimal learning opportunities that align with principles of learning with multimedia. Collaborate with video specialists, instructional designers, and subject-matter experts to identify and solve teaching and learning challenges using visual multimedia solutions. Update and redesign existing course visuals to meet project requirements. Remain current with and incorporate the latest industry technology tools and trends in online education and instructional media. Proactively engage in professional development to stay up to date on the use of applications and emergent technologies that support the learning process as well as institutional policies and industry standards for ADA / WCAG compliance, UIC marketing/brand management, etc. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.