Context Experience Designer

Strategic Education • Full-time • Remote from United States of America • $66,000 - $99,000 / year • 1w ago

Fast Facts

The Context Experience Designer will craft engaging online learning materials and interactions to enhance the educational experience, combining visual design, UI/UX, and instructional design skills.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include designing intuitive online learning experiences, collaborating with subject matter experts to create instructional content, and conducting user research to improve learning interactions.

Skills: Required skills include experience in visual design, UI/UX, instructional design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with e-learning platforms and accessibility standards.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include 2-4 years in an adult learning environment, a bachelor's degree in Education or Graphic Design, and a master's degree being desirable.

Location: This position is located in the United States with possible occasional travel requirements.

Compensation: $66000 - $99000 / Annually

The Content Experience Designer plays a crucial role in modernizing education by creating visually engaging learning materials and interactions to enhance the student experience in our online learning environment. This role leverages a blend of skills, including visual design, UI/UX, and instructional design to create a course room that is intuitive, visually appealing, and engaging.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop engaging, interactive, and intuitive online learning experiences.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create instructional content that meets learning objectives.

• Apply principles of instructional design, visual design, and UI/UX to create user-friendly and visually appealing content.

• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and improve learning experiences.

• Develop and maintain design documentation, including storyboards, wireframes, and prototypes.

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in instructional design, visual design, and UI/UX.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including interactive designers, instructional designers, learning technologists, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of content.

Job Skills:

• Experience in visual design, UI/UX, and instructional design, preferably in an online adult learning environment.

• Experience with web standards technologies, including creating solutions with HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, and e-authoring tools.

• Strong understanding of learning theories and instructional design models.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Previous experience completing projects with cross-functional teams is preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Experience with e-learning platforms and LMS. Experience with Canvas design elements and patterns to modernize and enhance interactivity is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices.

Work Experience:

2-4 years of related experience in an adult learning environment.

Education:

A bachelor's degree in Education, Graphic Design, or a related field is required; a master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Other:

Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).
Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
Able to access information using a computer.
Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of 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 as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$66,000.00 - $99,000.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.