Multimedia Specialist

**NOTE**:This is a temporary position ending on or before May 15th, 2025, with the possibility of extension.**

**NOTE: This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.**

NAIT’s Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) is seeking an enthusiastic and talented multimedia designer responsible for the creation of digital Learning Resources (LR), as directed by CCE’s Curriculum Development team. Reporting to the Multimedia Lead in Curriculum Development, you will be responsible for the visual design and development of graphics (still and animated) and interactive web-delivered LR as part of a high-functioning, multi-disciplinary production team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in design and production of documents, graphics, interactive LR, video, and audio to enhance user experience in non-credit NAIT courses, workshops, micro credentials, and webinars. These products are used as learning objects for various methods of educational delivery; however, much of the work is for online delivery in NAIT’s learning management system (LMS).
- Consult on project scope and contribute to curriculum development decision making guided by User Experience (UX) principles, as part of a diverse team.
- Develop storyboards for videos and interactive LR.
- Develop scripts and create audio components.
- Transcribe and caption videos for accessibility.
- Collaborate to devise and optimize multimedia design processes which will be implemented in various CCE curriculum development projects.
- Assist project/team members to determine project needs and develop prototypes to guide project decisions.
- Incorporate accessibility features into LR and LMS course sites.
- Produce design materials using appropriate equipment and software and provide technical support and expertise in the creation of specialized graphics.
- Research and consult on the use of appropriate and innovative digital tools for development projects and other stakeholders.
- Provide support in the ongoing LMS transition regarding SCORM objects, interactive activities, multimedia components, course developments, and training as needed.
- Provide assistance for Curriculum Support as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Strong learning design skills for e-authoring and digital media such as motion graphics and interactive web apps.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Stock) and Microsoft Office365.
- Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles and graphic design principles.
- Familiarity with the production processes used to create multimedia components such as digital images, digital video, and interactive multimedia programming as well as the ability to work with Windows and Mac operating systems.
- Familiarity with e-authoring and e-learning technologies (Articulate360, Adobe Captivate, H5P), Vyond, and cross-platform production tools preferred.
- Knowledge of CSS, HTML5, or other programming languages is an asset.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
- Ability to prioritize work across multiple projects with diverse stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:

- A diploma or degree in graphic design, UX design, or visual communication.
- Considerable applicable professional experience is required.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Portfolio of recent projects.

**Remuneration**:$58,522.10 - $77,722.06 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Multimedia Specialist I)
- This position is covered by the AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of recent projects to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials eval