• Job Description

  Req#: 4209

  Job Description

  MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER

  RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC INNOVATION

  NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to making a difference working as a Multimedia Designer with our Curriculum Development, Digital Education & Faculty Development, and Academic Strategy & Integration teams. The successful candidate will embody our intentional values of being dependable, boldly curious and intentionally courageous, while displaying creativity, energy and passion in developing high-quality multimedia resources to support and enhance learning for multiple projects and types of learners.

  As a member of the Curriculum Development team, you will also support Digital Education & Faculty Development, and Academic Strategy and Integration teams with media asset development. Collaborating with multiple team members including instructional designers, faculty members, managers and subject matter experts, you will create meaningful and captivating multimedia resources and learning assets that support learner engagement and teaching excellence. This is a full-time, permanent position.

  HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Design and create engaging multimedia assets and digital learning objects/activities to enhance student learning, such as motion graphics, animations, video, audio or gamified activities.
  • Collaborate with team members across disciplines and with varying levels of expertise to develop multimedia solutions that align with pedagogical best practices.
  • Use your creative talents to design visually appealing graphics, animations, and learning activities that are user-friendly, inclusive, and meet accessibility requirements.
  • Explore and implement emerging multimedia technologies and tools to improve the quality of educational content.
  • Manage multiple deliverables and tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality multimedia assets.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and with cross-functional teams.
  • Stay current with changing trends and advancements in multimedia design and educational technology.

  WHAT YOU BRING

  • Certification in multimedia design, digital design, graphic design, or related field, with specialization in educational technology. A Bachelors degree in any of the above is considered an asset.
  • Proven experience in higher education developing multimedia assets and digital learning objects for online courses.
  • Expert technical skills with Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Vyond, Microsoft Office, and Articulate 360 or other elearning authoring tools.
  • A portfolio of previous digital design work to showcase experience and creativity. Examples showcasing educational experiences an asset.
  • Experience with Human Centered Design.
  • Implementation of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles.
  • Excellent organization and planning skills.
  • Highly developed abilities in the areas of project management, collaborative work, interpersonal communication, time management, and effective teamwork.
  • Commitment to advancing anti-racism, decolonization, equity, and inclusion at NorQuest.

  WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

  As a difference maker you bring:

  • Big ideas and creativity to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to demonstrate your ability to lead from where you are.
  • Agility is your superpower!
  • Desire to design and create multimedia assets that generate excitement and motivation for learning.
  • Ability to juggle with finesse! Projects, timelines, priorities, and tasks frequently present the need to be flexible and agile.

  SALARY: $48,403 - $62,910 annually reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

  We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

  Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion :

  We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

  NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

  NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

  ACCESSIBILITY: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to human.resources@norquest.ca.

  APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

  PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

  COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-4209

  CLOSING DATE: Thursday, September 28 2023 @ 11:59 PM

• About the company

  NorQuest College is a publicly funded community college in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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