Instructional Art Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nevada.

📋 Description

• Foster a campus environment that champions digital teaching and learning.

• Assist UNLV Online personnel in engaging faculty for the development and revision of online and hybrid courses.

• Supervise instructional artists, multimedia designers, computer programmers, videographers, editors, and students.

• Develop and incorporate learning objects into online courses.

• Coordinate graphics and video production efforts.

• Provide project management, managerial skills, and delegation to team members.

• Support the multimedia team and faculty throughout the course design and development phases.

• Assess UNLV Online courses to ensure alignment with multimedia learning principles.

• Identify and curate resources for skill enhancement and knowledge development for the multimedia team.

• Introduce research-based insights into technology-enhanced learning.

• Collaborate with instructional design staff.

• Assist with UNLV Online issues, programs, or projects as directed by the Director.

• Recruit, train, manage, and mentor a diverse creative and technical team.

• Plan and monitor project timelines, tasks, and milestones throughout production stages.

• Conduct meetings with faculty, program directors, and subject matter experts.

• Convert course content into suitable multimedia formats.

• Direct video shoots while ensuring high production standards.

• Oversee the editing and quality assurance of final media deliverables.

• Maintain organized video archives and media libraries.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Instructional Media Design, Digital Arts, Educational Technology, or a related field, or a comparable profession from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA.

• Credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.

• 3 years of experience in conceptualizing and translating textual content into visual elements.

• Proven experience in managing budgets and overseeing multiple creative professionals across diverse projects.

• Strong understanding of team management and supervision, including hiring, training, and mentoring.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies, scopes of work, workflows, milestones, and timelines.

• Knowledge of media production processes, including pre-production, production, and post-production stages.

• Understanding of instructional design principles and multimedia support for online courses and programs.

• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation for staff and equipment in media projects.

• Familiarity with video production technologies, including lighting, audio, set design, and camera operation.

• Understanding of post-production processes, including editing, animation, infographics, and branding.

• Awareness of institutional branding and style standards for multimedia content.

• Capability to lead multidisciplinary teams and promote professional development.

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects within deadlines.

• Skill in strategically planning workflows to maximize efficiency and quality.

• Ability to collaborate across departments while balancing academic and technical needs.

• Ability to swiftly adapt to evolving technologies and trends in media and education.

• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards under constraints.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Extensive retirement plans and optional benefits programs.

• No state income tax.

• Tuition discounts available at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions.

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

• Employee recognition and appreciation initiatives.

• Discounts on UNLV athletics tickets.

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.

• RebelCard discounts available on and off campus.

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.

• Opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions.

• Networking with colleagues who share similar interests.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

• A thorough onboarding program known as Rebels: Onboard.

• Support and resources available for veteran applicants.