Digital Training & Development Specialist

Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Training & Development Specialist to design, develop, and deliver engaging digital learning experiences. The role blends graphic design, video editing, and content development to produce online courses, videos, infographics, and interactive assets for university staff and faculty.

Collaborating with instructional designers and subject matter experts, you will translate complex information into clear visual explanations, ensuring accessibility and instructional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in multimedia design, graphic design, digital media, instructional technology, communication, educational technology, or a related field; or equivalency.
• Experience developing multimedia content for employee training, professional development, higher education, or corporate learning environments.
• Experience creating animated explainer videos, instructional videos, infographics, and online micro-learning modules.
• Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.
• Experience with graphic design and multimedia software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or After Effects, or comparable tools.
• Experience using animation platforms, such as Vyond, or similar tools for creating instructional videos and scenario-based learning content.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and edit multimedia content, including animated videos, instructional videos, graphics, infographics, GIFs, and other digital assets.
• Develop interactive learning experiences, including scenario-based activities and simulations, using e-learning authoring tools.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and training team members to define project requirements, establish deliverables, and meet deadlines.
• Translate complex policies, procedures, systems, and concepts into accessible visual explanations, scenarios, and learning activities.
• Ensure multimedia materials support established learning objectives and are appropriate for the intended audience.
• Incorporate accessibility features, including captions, transcripts, appropriate color contrast, and other accessible design practices.
• Review and test digital learning materials for visual consistency, functionality, accuracy, usability, and technical quality.
• Maintain organized project files, reusable design assets, templates, and multimedia resources.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate multimedia formats and visual approaches based on project goals, audience needs, and available resources.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and production quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of multimedia development processes, templates, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Training and Development.

Skills

Graphic design

Video editing

Digital content development

Instructional design collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Adobe Captivate

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)

Vyond

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking a Training & Development Specialist to design, develop, and deliver engaging digital learning experiences. The role blends graphic design, video editing, and content development to produce online courses, videos, infographics, and interactive assets for university staff and faculty.

Collaborating with instructional designers and subject matter experts, you will translate complex information into clear visual explanations, ensuring accessibility and instructional