Supervisor, Studio Media Design

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of multimedia designers, providing creative direction and professional development.
• Drive the graphic design strategy and vision for digital, print, video motion graphics, and branding.
• Champion and uphold WGU’s brand identity across all touchpoints through scalable design systems.
• Design and animate high-quality 2D/3D assets, storyboards, and animatics for various platforms.
• Lead art direction for video and photography shoots, ensuring content is on-brand and within budget.
• Partner with producers, content strategists, and executives to translate complex concepts into engaging visual narratives.
• Oversee the development of media assets, digital campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Maintain a detailed library of content and assets and assist in establishing industry-best workflow processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Film/TV Production, Multimedia, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
• 8+ years of experience in an agency, in-house team, or post-production studio.
• 1-2 years of experience leading, directing, or formally mentoring creative team members.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Proficiency in 3D programs such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, or equivalent.
• A strong portfolio of work demonstrating expertise in motion graphics, video editing, and visual design.
• Experience managing video, live production, and photoshoots.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DaVinci Resolve or Avid Pro Tools.
• Ability to visualize complex data for marketing and editorial videos.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven studio environment.

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 innovative, competency-based degree programs. Founded by a coalition of U.S. governors, WGU serves a diverse community of students by providing flexible, high-quality learning opportunities designed for the 21st century.