[Hiring] Media Designer @Strayer Education, Inc.

Role Description

The Sophia Media Team is looking for a Media Designer who can provide motion-based design work for course development projects in an energetic, collaborative environment. The position is responsible for the conception, creation, and execution of video and static media for Sophia courses.

The Media Designer must be highly organized, efficient with attention to detail, both in design and administrative tasks. This position is responsible for developing, organizing, and delivering media for new and reworked Sophia courses.

• Concept development & design
• Relationship management
• Art Direction / Vendor Management
• Process improvement and compliance
• Media Team enrichment and innovation
• Nimble and efficient

Qualifications

• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, After-Effects, Premiere, and Audition
• Highly experienced motion designer in After-Effects, using essential graphics, creating templates, and setting expressions
• Strong understanding of AI tools & capabilities for generation and workflows
• Basic knowledge of markup, HTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Self-organized and able to manage multiple project deadlines and production schedules within project management tools
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout
• Experience in ensuring the best use of proprietary photography, including both the brand aesthetic and purpose-specific fit
• Able to present, execute, implement, train, and manage established and emerging best practices
• Quick study – ability to absorb information and feedback quickly and apply to new projects
• Stays current on latest best practices, including new AI-assisted creative workflows, design trends, and productivity tools

Requirements

• 5+ years experience creating targeted, market-specific materials including motion graphics, video work, digital media presentations, and e-communications preferred
• Preferred industry experience in an educational, agency, or corporate setting
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Fully remote or hybrid (if in Minneapolis or Washington D.C. metro) work location
• Access information using a computer
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain
• Effectively cope with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this role
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

• $35.00-40.00/hour is the expected starting pay for this position
• Comprehensive package of benefits for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
• Well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays
• Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
• 401(k) retirement benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance
• Entertainment and retail discounts
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable