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

University Of Illinois Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Hybrid $74,173 - $74,173 Full-time Entry Level

The Graphic Designer Associate creates visually engaging and pedagogically effective design solutions for educational materials and digital platforms. They collaborate with instructional designers and subject-matter experts to produce graphics, videos, animations, and interactive elements that support learning objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Design and produce visuals for online, asynchronous, and blended courses, including illustrations, infographics, images, video, animations, 2D/3D assets, games, and simulations
  • Incorporate feedback and revise visual products to meet client requirements
  • Determine cost‑effective methods for creating artwork that enhances subject matter
  • Assist collaborators in meeting deadlines throughout the creative and project‑management process
  • Develop engaging visual content within Learning Management System modules
  • Combine graphics with type to optimize learning experiences in line with multimedia learning principles
  • Collaborate with video specialists, instructional designers, and subject‑matter experts to solve teaching challenges
  • Update and redesign existing course visuals as needed
  • Stay current with industry tools, trends, and accessibility standards

Requirements

  • At least 36 months of college coursework in graphic/visual arts or a related degree
  • 12 months of progressive graphic design work experience equivalent to Graphic Designer Assistant level
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, video production tools, and Microsoft Office
  • Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition
  • Knowledge of ADA/WCAG accessibility standards and instructional design principles
  • Web development skills (HTML5, CSS3) and experience with LMS platforms
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Key Skills

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Premiere Adobe Audition Procreate HTML5 CSS3 Learning Management Systems (LMS) Instructional design principles Multimedia learning theory ADA/WCAG compliance Typography Layout design Illustration Animation Video production Audio editing 3D asset creation Game design basics Project management Collaboration Communication Time management Problem solving Attention to detail

About University Of Illinois Chicago

The University of Illinois Chicago is a large public research university serving over 34,000 students and employing more than 300,000 staff members.

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