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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: Professional 308
Pay Range: $73,000.00 - $109,400.00
Job Description
The Media Designer II (Video, Print & Social) will be responsible for producing highly engaging video, print, and social-media designs and will utilize their professional skillset to design top-shelf print and presentation graphics, digital & web graphics, generate titles, illustrate and animate motion graphics and kinetic typography, and deliver high-impact creative solutions across digital, print, video, and experiential platforms to enhance brand visibility and drive business growth using a variety of formats while following industry best practices. This role will work collaboratively with the studio production teams, studio clients and partners, executives, presenters, and technical staff to achieve exceptional results.
Primary Responsibilities
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.
Design, illustrate, and animate world-class digital and print graphics, presentation design, video motion graphics, 2D and 3D animations.
Uphold and refine brand identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints through well-executed design systems and scalable templates .
Design digital, print, and video assets, including product imagery, presentation design, slide decks, digital campaigns, packaging, and promotional materials, ensuring a cohesive brand experience.
Experience interfacing with executives and company leaders and translating complex topics into visual designs for events, offsites, presentations and more
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.
Create storyboards and animatics to scope animation projects and communicate milestones with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
Effectively visualize data in marketing and editorial videos to make complex concepts compelling and understandable.
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.
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