Media Designer II

Responsibilities

• Produce highly engaging video, print, and social media designs, including motion graphics and branding, to enhance brand visibility.
• Design, illustrate, and animate world-class digital and print graphics, 2D/3D animations, and kinetic typography.
• Uphold and refine brand identity across all touchpoints through well-executed design systems and scalable templates.
• Translate complex strategic objectives and data into compelling visual narratives and consumer-centric storytelling.
• Interface with executives and company leaders to translate complex topics into visual designs for events and presentations.
• Create storyboards and animatics to scope animation projects and communicate milestones to stakeholders.
• Maintain a detailed library of content and assets and stay updated on emerging design trends and technologies.

Requirements

• 4 or more years of experience in an agency, in-house team, or post-production studio focusing on videography, editing, or motion graphics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder).
• Expertise in the entire video post-production process, including color correction, audio sweetening, and compositing.
• Experience with 3D programs such as Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, Cinema 4D, or Blender.
• Strong conceptual thinking with a keen eye for typography, composition, and color theory.
• A professional portfolio of work demonstrating relevant design and animation skills.
• Ability to lift and transport audio equipment up to 60 lbs and travel up to 25% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Avid Pro Tools.
• Experience with rigging plugins such as Duik Bassel, Limber, or Rubberhose.
• Knowledge of digital environment projection and photogrammetry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Film/TV Production, Communications, Multimedia, or a related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and flexible paid sick time.
• 11 paid holidays and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
• Discounted WGU tuition.

About the Company

Western Governors University (WGU) is a leading accredited online university dedicated to expanding access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs. Founded by a coalition of U.S. governors, WGU pioneers innovative ways to learn in the 21st century, helping students graduate and build better futures for themselves and their families.