What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Graphic Designer/Animator position at Northeastern University?
About The Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY:
Northeastern University’s Experiential Digital Global Education Division (EDGE) is seeking a Graphic Designer/Animator to create innovative educational media content supporting the teaching and learning goals of our digital learning products. This position is based in Boston, with the possibility of remote work. This is an exciting four-month contract opportunity with potential for contract extension and/or the chance to transition into a full-time role. On-campus attendance will be required periodically for quarterly meetings when and if this role becomes full-time.
Responsibilities Include
Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
JOB SUMMARY:
Northeastern University’s Experiential Digital Global Education Division (EDGE) is seeking a Graphic Designer/Animator to create innovative educational media content supporting the teaching and learning goals of our digital learning products. This position is based in Boston, with the possibility of remote work. This is an exciting four-month contract opportunity with potential for contract extension and/or the chance to transition into a full-time role. On-campus attendance will be required periodically for quarterly meetings when and if this role becomes full-time.
Responsibilities Include
- Collaborate with learning experience designers, video producers, and faculty to conceptualize, design, and develop engaging educational content, including custom digital graphics, interactives, motion graphics, and animations.
- Build scalable assets by designing reusable effects, animations, and styles.
- Apply strong typographic and visualization skills to develop high-quality designs.
- Manage medium to large-scale multimedia projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with program guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media/Visual Communications, or related field.
- 3–5 years of professional design experience creating multimedia from concept to production.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator with knowledge of Premiere Pro, PowerPoint other layout programs.
- Proven ability to translate instructional concepts into visuals and interactive designs.
- Strong commitment to user-centered, inclusive design principles and ADA compliance.
- Ability to storyboard, present clear ideas, and align with brand and product guidelines.
- Adaptability to take on new projects and assignments on short notice.
- Detail-oriented with strong decision-making and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated multitasking ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
- Collaborative team player with experience working with vendors.
- Positive, professional attitude with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and effective in both independent and team settings.
- Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment through respect, open communication, and feedback, elevating the standard of quality for deliverables.
Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
