Learning Design Studio Designer
University of Alberta
DescriptionThis position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day with the possibility of extension and offers a .Location – This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Working for the Learning Design StudioThe Learning Design Studio is a service and support unit under the Vice Dean Education in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) that delivers innovative and design-oriented solutions to improve health sciences education. The Learning Design Studio is an inter-professional team that delivers a wide variety of innovative educational design services including: educational technology enhancement and consultation, learning design, digital and physical materials design, educational multimedia development, development of web-based and eLearning content, visual communication design, graphic design, 2D and 3D digital and physical design, animation, and photography/audio/video production and post production.The Learning Design Studio is a ‘cost recovery’ group generating its budget through a combination of funds from the Vice Dean Education and project-generated revenue. Members of this team work collaboratively on a wide range of projects, while being responsible for meeting time-demands on components assigned to them. Each member contributes and is given responsibility based upon the knowledge and specialized skills they bring to each project. The successful candidate needs to be self-motivated, a team player, focused on accuracy and detail, and able to learn new tools, technologies, and skills rapidly based upon the projects they are involved in.Position SummaryThe Learning Design Studio is seeking a new Designer with a specialization in visual communication design to add to its team of health sciences education and learning designers. If you are excited about applying your design background to innovative health sciences education development, this role may be a good fit for you.The work of the Designer is varied and requires: the ability to think creatively and execute on creative design plans using aligned tools and software; analytical skills focused on detail and accuracy; exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills; evidence of good organizational skills including design-related project management responsibilities within the team, and delivering within expected timeframes; and the ability and willingness to develop new design competencies.This position reports to the Manager, Office of Education in FoMD, and works closely with other Learning Design Studio team members, as they evaluate and deliver results on project activities. This position will include being collaboratively involved in all aspects of project development, including research and discovery interviews, development of initial design requirements, development of possible solutions through an iterative development process while closely involving the client. The Designer works closely with a variety of internal and external clients, faculty, staff, and subject matter experts.The Designer participates within a range of projects, all in some way related to medical/health education, including: educational technology development, educational multimedia development, learning design, development of eLearning content within a learning management system, visual communication design, graphic design, user experience design, modeling, prototyping, creating and production of 3D images, animations, printing, illustration, photography and video creation and editing, as well as writing, editing and researching. Many of these projects will involve development of web-ready content either for websites or within eLearning courses.Within this team, we are seeking a Designer to provide specialized skills related to visual communication design, information design, identity design, digital and physical materials design, and development of web-based educational content and multimedia.Duties
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Preferred Qualifications
Application InstructionsClick “Apply” and submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF file. In your cover letter, please include the following:
Those invited for an interview will be asked to complete a short assignment demonstrating their approach to visual communication design applied to learning materials.At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight March 26, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
$47918.92 – 64697.48 per year
Edmonton, AB
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:33 GMT
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