Media Designer

Woodcraft Rangers•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for you if you're passionate about creating visually compelling, immersive, and impactful educational experiences. In this dynamic position, you'll be at the heart of our mission to provide high-quality staff development through innovative training. You possess a unique ability to visualize, create, and deliver design and media elements for a wide variety of online training on key topics like social-emotional learning and program leadership, as well as spanning diverse areas such as STEM, Sports and Fitness, and the Arts. For those with a knack for detail, and a proactive and positive attitude, this role is your chance to make a significant impact on our team and the communities we serve. The L&D Graphic Designer plays a crucial role in enhancing our organization's learning and development initiatives by concepting, designing, and creating a wide variety of visual elements including, but not limited to photography, video, and interactive media elements to support our digital learning development process. This role involves researching and implementing best practices in the design and creation of both physical and digital content to support training across diverse topics such as social and emotional learning (SEL), behavior management, and leadership, to a wide array of content areas including STEM and the arts. Working collaboratively with the Learning and Development team, the L&D Graphic Designer contributes to the creation of comprehensive design materials and elements for scalable learning solutions. This position is designed for those committed to fostering an environment of continuous improvement and excellence in youth development practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Graphic Design, Media Design, Digital Media, or closely related fields.
Strong visual sense, creativity, and ability to translate ideas into visual concepts.
Demonstrable experience in graphic and video design, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital design, photography, and video content creation.
Expertise in using design software like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.) as well as familiarity with other creative tools such as Canva and Figma.
Understanding of eLearning platforms such as Articulate, Captivate, Udemy, Coursera, Udacity, EdX, Kajabi, and/or YouTube.
Familiarity with responsive web design and components, as well as media compression and display strategies.
Adeptness in navigating and utilizing the latest digital platforms, apps, and technologies relevant to digital education and design.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex design concepts clearly to different audiences.
Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and design trends in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
An understanding of diverse communities and the ability to incorporate cultural considerations into design and technology applications.
Computer literacy, including proficiency in educational technology platforms and virtual learning environments like Microsoft PowerPoint, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies is essential.
Demonstrated experience in working with ethnically and culturally diverse communities, along with a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of high-need areas in Los Angeles.
Valid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance, and CPR Certification (provided by Woodcraft Rangers).
Frequent standing is required during working hours
The ability to travel across the Great Los Angeles area, using either a car or public transportation, is necessary several times a month.
Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.
Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.
Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.

Responsibilities

Content: Capture visual media – video and photography – at Woodcraft Ranger sites throughout Southern California for various mediums, including digital, web, and print.
Design: Create, edit, and produce visual concepts, layouts, and media for various mediums, including digital, web, and print.
Collaboration: Work with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and other team members to understand design requirements and needs.
Software Proficiency: Utilize graphic and media design software and tools to create and manipulate media content.
Communication: Present designs to team members and stakeholders, explain design choices, and incorporate feedback.
Problem Solving: Address design challenges and develop creative solutions.
Staying Updated: Keep up to date with the latest design trends, software, and technologies.
Meeting Deadlines: Manage time effectively and meet project deadlines.