Learning & Development Graphic Designer

National Safety Council•Itasca, IL

1d•$80,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

The National Safety Council (NSC) is seeking a Learning & Development Graphic Designer to join their mission of saving lives and preventing injuries. This role is responsible for creating visually compelling and instructionally aligned designs for various training materials, including digital learning, instructor-led training, print publications, and other learner-facing assets. The designer will play a key role in maintaining a consistent visual identity for all NSC training products. The ideal candidate will possess strong visual design expertise, experience with eLearning environments, and the ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging graphics to enhance the learner experience.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience designing both eLearning and print products in a professional environment.
Portfolio demonstrating multi‑modality learning design work.
Strong understanding of storytelling through visual hierarchy, typography, layout, color theory, and branding.
Experience with instructional design team collaboration.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
Must be comfortable leading the development of new design systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating animations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality visual assets for eLearning modules, instructor-led training, microlearning, video, and blended learning experiences using Articulate 360.
Create professional layouts and graphics for print deliverables such as participant guides, job aids, infographics, workbooks, and other training publications.
Prepare files for print, determine print specifications, and conduct press checks.
Transform complex information into learner-friendly, accessible visual formats.
Ensure consistency in the look and feel of all NSC training products across digital and print mediums.
Develop and maintain visual standards, style guides, templates, and design systems specific to training content.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all training materials align with organizational branding and design best practices.
Work closely with instructional design, editorial, subject matter experts, and product development staff to support high-quality learning products.
Provide creative expertise and recommendations on layout, graphics, and visual storytelling techniques.
Organize and maintain design files, asset libraries, and version control processes to support efficient workflows.
Create digital assets using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), PowerPoint, and related design platforms.
Develop graphics optimized for use in eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or similar.
Ensure all visual designs meet accessibility guidelines, including color contrast standards and alternative text considerations.