Media Designer, Part-Time, Temporary

Strategic Education, Inc

Media Designer providing motion-based design work for course development projects at Sophia. Collaborating with the Academic Team to create effective visual communications and outstanding Learner experience.

Posted 7/14/2026part-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in motion graphics and video production, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite tools to create engaging educational content. Strong ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with visual and usability standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Motion Graphics CreationAdobe Creative Suite ProficiencyProject Management SkillsUnderstanding of Design PrinciplesAI Tools Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Motion GraphicsVideo ProductionDigital Media PresentationsHTMLCSSJavaScriptTypographyColor TheoryLayout DesignTemplate Creation

Soft Skills

CollaborationSelf-OrganizationDetail-OrientedAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignAdobe BridgeAdobe After EffectsAdobe PremiereAdobe AuditionProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Educational ContentCorporate SettingAgency ExperienceBest PracticesVisual StandardsUsability Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide motion-based design work for course development projects in an energetic, collaborative environment.
Conception, creation, and execution of video and static media for Sophia courses.
Support the Academic Team by working collaboratively across various teams.
Ensure all content complies with appropriate standards and guidelines.
Develop, organize and deliver media for new and reworked Sophia courses.
Work extensively with the rest of the Academic Team to ensure content is clear, intuitive, and meets learning objectives.
Strengthen existing relationships and build additional relationships as opportunities arise.
Facilitate direction and collaboration with offshore design vendors on project specific initiatives when needed.
Execute using established processes and standards to ensure timely delivery of best-in-class content.
Participate in the ongoing development of standards, processes, creative excellence, and innovation within the Media Team.
Ensure all materials meet visual and usability standards established by regulatory, accreditation, and other external authorities.
Bring new knowledge and ideas to the Media Team through networking, monitoring trends and emergent best practices, and participating in professional development opportunities.
Remain calm, focused, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, efficiently juggling projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years experience creating targeted, market-specific materials including motion graphics, video work, digital media presentations, and e-communications preferred.
Preferred industry experience in an educational, agency, or corporate setting.
Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, After-Effects, Premiere and Audition;
Highly experienced motion designer in After-Effects, using essential graphics, creating templates and setting expressions.
Strong understanding of AI tools & capabilities for generation and workflows.
Basic knowledge of markup, HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Self-organized and able to manage multiple project deadlines and production schedules within our project management tools.
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
Experience in ensuring the best use of proprietary photography, including both the brand aesthetic and purpose-specific fit.
Able to present, execute, implement, train, and manage established and emerging best practices.
Quick study – ability to absorb information and feedback quickly and apply to new projects.
Stays current on latest best practices, including new AI-assisted creative workflows, design trends, and productivity tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
well-being incentives
parental leave
paid time off
certain paid holidays
tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
tuition assistance
entertainment and retail discounts
overtime pay if applicable