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Graphic and Instructional Designer

Firm Name
Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC)
Firm Location
Arlington, VA (Rosslyn metro)
Firm Website
https://crecstorage.blob.core.windows.net/crec/2021/11/Draft-Instructional-Design-Job-Description-1.pdf

Description

Position Summary:
Reporting to the curriculum and training team lead, the Instructional
Designer will collaborate in the development of innovative training
programs through the creation of asynchronous, blended, and live,
instructor-led training curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for
someone with graphic and video design skills who is eager to enter
the field of instructional design and eLearning development. Strong
project and relationship management skills are required, as well as
the ability to work independently.

Capabilities & Responsibilities:
• Serve as an in-house curriculum consultant and developer,
supporting training across different client groups, under the
supervision of the instructional design team lead.
• Provide graphic design services (e.g., producing visual aids,
designing original icon sets, creating custom motion
graphics, and editing videos) in support of curriculum
development and promotion.
• Organize workflow for multiple training/eLearning projects,
from initial design and prototyping stages to completion.
• Design and develop curriculums and other learning
solutions in multiple formats (e.g., diagrams and other visual
aids, instructional videos, SCORM-based eLearning
modules, animated demonstrations, PowerPoint
presentations, and supplemental learning resources).
• Determine and implement appropriate learning strategies
and approaches for diverse audiences.
• Provide editing and quality control for training deliverables
and communications.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Permission to work in the U.S. is required
• Preference will be given to bilingual, Spanish-speaking
candidates.
• Demonstrated visual design skills (whether from academic
coursework, volunteer work, or professional experience).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs), multiple teams, and stakeholders—soliciting and
incorporating feedback to make necessary changes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including
grammar, mechanics, standard usage, and punctuation.
• Highly effective time and project management skills, with the
ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and implement
multiple projects.
• Proficiency using graphic design tools (Snagit, Illustrator,
Photoshop, InDesign).
• Proficiency editing and producing professional-quality videos
(Camtasia, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Basic familiarity with learning management systems (LMSs)
such as Moodle and Canvas.

Application Requirements:
Send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and graphic design
sample to jallison@crec.net. Your cover letter should explain why
you are interested in the field of instructional design and what
attracts you to CREC’s mission and work. If we invite you to
interview, please be prepared to share several samples of your
graphic designs/videos.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
J. Allison
Contact Email
jallison@crec.net
The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.
Job Category:
Design, Economic Development
Job Sector:
Non Profit