Supervisor, Studio Media Design

About this role

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:   Grade: Management_Executive 605

Pay Range: $78,200.00 - $129,000.00 Job Description

The Supervisor, Studio Media Design is a senior creative leader responsible for elevating the overall visual quality and strategic coherence of WGU Studios multimedia output, with a key focus on producing highly engaging video, print, conference/event content and social media designs. This hands-on leader will be involved in day-to-day design and utilize their professional skillset to lead a team of multimedia designers/animators, providing day-to-day creative direction, mentorship and project oversight across video, motion graphics, digital, print and experiential/live event platforms.

The Supervisor, Studio Media Design will partner closely with studio producers, content strategists, technical staff and clients spanning the university and corporate enterprise. It is also critical that this leader has experience interfacing with executives and is comfortable turning complex ideas/concepts into strong visual outputs. Typical outputs include (but are not limited to) print graphics, digital & web graphics, titles, illustration, animation, motion graphics and kinetic typography across digital, print, video and experiential platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep craft expertise, a collaborative spirit and the leadership presence to coach and grow a high-performing design function inside a fast-paced, purpose-driven studio environment serving all partners across the university.   Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and mentor a team of multimedia designers, providing clear creative direction, ongoing feedback and professional development support.

• Use creativity and artistic vision to shape and drive the graphic design strategy and vision, working alongside designers, producers, and video and audio technicians to tell compelling stories by producing digital and print graphics, video motion graphics and branding.

• Champion, steward and uphold WGU’s brand and visual identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints through well-executed design systems and scalable templates .

• Design, illustrate and animate best-in-class digital and print graphics, video motion graphics, and 2D/3D animations.

• Create storyboards and animatics to scope animation projects and communicate milestones with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

• Lead art direction for video and photography shoots, delivering dynamic, on-brand content that resonates with diverse audiences while adhering to budget parameters.

• Oversee the development of world-class media assets, digital campaigns, and promotional materials, ensuring a cohesive brand experience.

• Craft compelling visual narratives that translate complex, strategic objectives into engaging, consumer-centric storytelling.

• Responsible for maintaining a library of content and assets with a high level of detail.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for process improvement, social media best practices, and platform-specific requirements.

• Responsible for communicating and effectively collaborating with team members and stakeholders at all levels to ensure a smooth transition from initial concept to final deliverable. 

• Assist other departments as directed, including live events, podcasts, and more.

• Effectively visualize data in marketing and editorial videos to make complex concepts compelling and understandable.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that encourages creative risk-taking, curiosity and continuous improvement.

• Train and assist staff in the operation of design software, equipment, and systems where needed.

• Continuously explore emerging design trends, tools, and technologies to push creative boundaries and maintain a competitive edge.

• Assist producers and management in establishing industry best-practice workflows.

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities.  The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong conceptual thinker with a keen eye for typography, composition, and color theory.

• Skilled in group presentation and excels in nuanced communication that can be tailored to company organizations and executives for maximum effect.

• Familiarity and experience interfacing with and translating complex topics and ideas from leaders into visual designs (for events, presentations, and more).

• Mastery in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, P

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