Job Description

ManchesterCF is an energetic and growing organisation, specialising in financial intelligence training. The eLearning Media Designer creates and produces meticulous and engaging digital learning modules with a focus on user experience. The person in this role is driven to design training components that meet ManchesterCF\xe2\x80\x99s high standards and quality. This is an in-office position. The successful candidate must reside in the Greater Toronto Area. Be prepared to share an online portfolio. Responsibilities/Duties:

• Produce rich media assets including digital textbook layout, enriched photos, infographic illustrations, etc.
• Establish appropriate design templates and carry these through in project builds.
• Create design deliverables including design concepts, prototypes and layout templates.
• Manipulate, source and maintain course graphics as needed.
• Adapt media to a variety of business and user objectives, brand guidelines, and channel specifications or requirements (eg, websites, mobile applications, email, LMS).
• Work closely with content developers to ensure all functionality and design is meeting client and user expectations.
• Prototype interactive learning components with high standards of usability in mind.
• Modify content and layout for use on multiple devices (desktop computers/mobile phones/tablets).
• Develop and maintain web-based objects to support the ManchesterCF\xe2\x80\x99s online course offerings (eg, learning objects, games, interactive web components, etc).
• Bring each project to life through instructionally sound, creative and immersive design.
• Successfully juggle multiple projects.
• Communicate regularly with members of the project team and provide development updates.
• Assist content developers on larger course development projects, developer templates, standards and ad hoc development requests.
• Work with the content development team to implement requested and required online course revisions.
• Test and troubleshoot course components for functionality, usability, custom interactives and other technical issues.
• Develop and test course components using accessibility software to ensure courses are AODA compliant.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail: developing materials that are grammatically correct and error-free.
• Investigate and recommend (when applicable) alternative formats for eLearning components.

• Successful completion of a college or university degree in graphic design, digital design, visual communication or education-related discipline, or equivalent.
• Professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign), particularly InDesign, as well as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and UI/UX website experience.
• Experience creating graphics in different sizes and aspect ratios for a variety of social media platforms.
• Computer proficiency with internet protocols (eg, http, ftp), Wordpress, information and document management software (eg, Adobe Acrobat), and markup languages (eg, XML, HTML).
• Knowledge of web design process and best practices, including image optimisation, responsive design, basic HTML and CSS.
• Understanding of electronic publishing protocols and technology.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and ADDIE/agile design methodology.
• Knowledge of the publishing industry and familiarity with obtaining licences and permissions for image use.
• Knowledge of current ebook trends, devices, software, and file formats.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to work effectively both within a team environment as well as independently with little supervision.
• Adept at handling changing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards for compliance.

• Understanding of web design constraints, including a strong understanding of designing for an LMS.
• Experience working with ebook platforms and software.
• Experience using Adobe After Effects or similar motion graphics programs.
• Experience converting approved designs to responsive, accessible HTML5 web pages for the LMS.
• Experience incorporating technology and media to improve the learners\xe2\x80\x99 experience and supporting users with technical support.
• Experience developing content for a variety of LMSs, particularly Brightspace and/or Blackboard.
• Understanding of responsive designs and how they function across desktops, tablets and mobile phones.