Instructional Art Manager, UNLV Online Education (REMOTE) [R0153603]

University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts for employees and NS

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nevada-Las Vegas seeks an Instructional Art Manager to lead a cross‑functional team of designers, programmers, and editors in developing multimedia learning objects for online courses. You will guide design quality, support faculty, and ensure alignment with instructional design standards.

You will manage budgets, timelines, and resources while fostering growth and collaboration across departments to advance UNLV Online initiatives and improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Instructional Media Design, Digital Arts, Educational Technology, or related field with 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and multimedia production processes.
• Experience managing budgets and cross‑functional creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross‑functional team of instructional artists, multimedia designers, programmers, videographers, editors, and students.
• Align graphics/video production with instructional design and institutional branding.
• Oversee project management, timelines, and quality across design and development stages.
• Collaborate with faculty and program directors to translate course content into multimedia formats.
• Maintain organized media libraries and support ongoing professional development for the team.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Budget management

Team leadership

Project management

Instructional design

Video production

Editing and post-production

Collaboration across departments

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s degree in Instructional Media Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Instructional Art Manager works to develop a campus culture that embraces digital teaching and learning by supporting UNLV Online (UO) staff as they engage faculty in online and hybrid course development and revision. The Multimedia Production Manager uses a growth mindset (Dweck, 2007) to help the multimedia team function as members of a supportive UO team.

ROLE of the POSITION

The Instructional Art Manager manages a team of instructional artists, multimedia designers, computer programmers, videographers, editors, and students as they work to create and integrate learning objects in online courses. The incumbent aligns graphics and video production, as well as provides project management, managerial expertise, and delegation to team members in an ever-changing project landscape. The incumbent has strong pedagogical knowledge, art expertise, online education experience and collaborative supervisory skills that promote best practices in technology enhanced learning. The Manager supports the multimedia team and faculty through the course design and development stages; evaluates UO courses for consistency with multimedia learning principles; identifies and organizes resources for skill and knowledge development for the UO multimedia team; and brings research-based perspectives to the art and science of technology enhanced learning. The Multimedia Production Manager collaborates with the instructional design staff and supports UO by working on issues, programs or projects at the request of the Director.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment, retention, successful progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, in order to meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.

As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Master’s degree Master’s Degree in Instructional Media Design, Digital Arts, Educational Technology, or related field or comparable profession, from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Required Experience

• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• 3 years conceptualizing and transforming textual materials to visual element
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and multiple creative professionals in a wide variety of projects

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Principles of team management and supervision, including hiring, training, and mentoring.
• Project management methods, including scopes of work, workflows, milestones, and timelines.
• Media production processes, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Instructional design concepts and how multimedia supports online courses and programs.
• Budgeting and resource allocation for staff and equipment in media projects.
• Video production technologies, including lighting, audio, set design, and camera work.
• Post-production processes, including editing, animation, infographics, and branding.
• Institutional branding and style standards for multimedia.
• Hire, train, manage, and mentor a cross-functional creative/technical team.
• Plan and track project timelines, tasks, and milestones across production stages.
• Facilitate meetings with faculty, program directors, and subject matter experts.
• Translate course content into appropriate multimedia formats.
• Lead video shoots and ensure professional production values.
• Oversee editing and ensure quality control of final media products.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, faculty, and stakeholders.
• Maintain organized video archives and media libraries.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster professional growth.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects under deadlines.
• Ability to strategically plan workflows for efficiency and quality.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and balance academic and technical needs.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving technologies and trends in media and education.
• Ability to uphold high-quality standards under constraints.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Open Educational Resources (OERs) and copyright/licensing considerations.
• Emerging media technologies, including streaming platforms, interactive content, and VR/AR.
• Marketing and storytelling strategies for multimedia branding.
• Studio design and technical infrastructure planning.
• Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of multimedia learning objects.
• Curate and integrate OERs and publisher content into courses.
• Develop institutional resources, such as guides, style sheets, and toolkits, for stakeholders.
• Research and test new media delivery platforms and solutions.
• Design and optimize multimedia studio spaces.
• Apply storytelling and marketing strategies to instructional content.
• Ability to innovate with emerging technologies and delivery formats.
• Ability to evaluate media effectiveness and improve processes.
• Ability to design spaces that support long‑term multimedia growth.
• Ability to blend creativity and pedagogy to enhance student engagement.
• Ability to showcase multimedia outputs to both academic and non‑academic audiences.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background screening.

Commitment to Our Campus Values

Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision‑making and inspire excellence across our community.

Salary

Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and is contingent upon funding.

Benefits Of Working At Unlv

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — [e-mail] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Letter of interest, detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral‑degree‑granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332‑acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

• The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154‑1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 159, Telephone: (702) 895‑4055; Email: [e-mail], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202‑1100; Telephone: 1‑800‑421‑3481 FAX: 202‑453‑6012; TDD: 1‑800‑877‑8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

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