Supervisor, Studio Media Design

Job Description

The Supervisor, Studio Media Design is a senior creative leader responsible for elevating the overall visual quality and strategic coherence of WGU Studios multimedia output, with a key focus on producing highly engaging video, print, conference/event content and social media designs. This hands-on leader will be involved in day-to-day design and utilize their professional skillset to lead a team of multimedia designers/animators, providing day-to-day creative direction, mentorship and project oversight across video, motion graphics, digital, print and experiential/live event platforms.

The Supervisor, Studio Media Design will partner closely with studio producers, content strategists, technical staff and clients spanning the university and corporate enterprise. It is also critical that this leader has experience interfacing with executives and is comfortable turning complex ideas/concepts into strong visual outputs. Typical outputs include (but are not limited to) print graphics, digital & web graphics, titles, illustration, animation, motion graphics and kinetic typography across digital, print, video and experiential platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and mentor a team of multimedia designers, providing clear creative direction, ongoing feedback and professional development support.
• Use creativity and artistic vision to shape and drive the graphic design strategy and vision, working alongside designers, producers, and video and audio technicians to tell compelling stories by producing digital and print graphics, video motion graphics and branding.
• Champion, steward and uphold WGU's brand and visual identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints through well-executed design systems and scalable templates.
• Design, illustrate and animate best-in-class digital and print graphics, video motion graphics, and 2D/3D animations.
• Create storyboards and animatics to scope animation projects and communicate milestones with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Lead art direction for video and photography shoots, delivering dynamic, on-brand content that resonates with diverse audiences while adhering to budget parameters.
• Oversee the development of world-class media assets, digital campaigns, and promotional materials, ensuring a cohesive brand experience.
• Craft compelling visual narratives that translate complex, strategic objectives into engaging, consumer-centric storytelling.
• Responsible for maintaining a library of content and assets with a high level of detail.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for process improvement, social media best practices, and platform-specific requirements.
• Responsible for communicating and effectively collaborating with team members and stakeholders at all levels to ensure a smooth transition from initial concept to final deliverable.
• Assist other departments as directed, including live events, podcasts, and more.
• Effectively visualize data in marketing and editorial videos to make complex concepts compelling and understandable.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that encourages creative risk-taking, curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Train and assist staff in the operation of design software, equipment, and systems where needed.
• Continuously explore emerging design trends, tools, and technologies to push creative boundaries and maintain a competitive edge.
• Assist producers and management in establishing industry best-practice workflows.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.