Skillsoft
Multimedia Analyst
Brand: Skillsoft
Req#: 493633
Updated: 01/16/2019
Job Type: Regular
Location: Dublin Ireland
Category: Content Development
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Job Description
Position Overview

Are you a creative designer with a passion for learning new things, a critical and creative thinker, and a problem solver? We're looking to recruit a design specialist to join our team of media analysts. This team works to keep Skillsoft ahead of the learning curve, in the products we create and how we produce them. We are a team of creative individuals from various backgrounds and disciplines, whose unique perspectives and insights collectively support the creation of engaging content and beautiful technology.

We have skills in video, audio, design, screenwriting, editing etc, and require a creative design specialist to help us as we continue to shape the digital learning space. Our team are more than “doers”, though doing is important. We are thinkers and communicators who can conceptualize and articulate our vision to teams and partners worldwide.

Position Responsibilities

• Performing strategic visual design reviews on storyboards and post produced videos, and providing actionable feedback to partners and internal stakeholders.
• Working with external studios and production houses worldwide, and internal teams, to ensure all requirements are met for graphic and styling within e-Learning videos.
• Working with Senior Visual Specialist to scope, define, and design creative solutions, 2D and 3D prototypes, and implementing creative solutions across design partners.
• Managing Skillsoft’s stock image and icon libraries.
• Conducting regular inventories of graphic libraries and reporting on graphic library usage statistics.
• Working with external vendors to vet and approve image selections in a timely manner.
• Reviewing images and/or icons identifying and raising concerns related to design, accessibility or cultural sensitivity.
• Creating and maintaining of design assets and resource files, such as software information, art materials, special fonts etc, which are needed for record keeping and referencing.
• Liaising with production managers and content development teams in the creation and execution of new products.
• Managing and advising partners on best practices related to the design of e-Learning content.
• Evaluating and advising on design and workflow management tools to deliver the best results for Skillsoft.
• Future proofing design templates and processes to ensure they remain fit for purpose following initial publication, e.g. localization, and across disparate partners.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and recognizing their potential for improving current content production workflows.
• Supporting internal and external content development teams on all aspects of video design and production, including shoots, 2D animated and 3D animated videos.
• Working with partners to resolve design issues throughout the development life-cycle from content planning through to release.
• Defining and documenting best design practices to facilitate archiving, design template creation, graphic library management, etc.
• Providing training and guidelines to internal and external production teams.


Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience using Portfolio or similar image management systems required
• Expert user of Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience using video-editing and animation software, such as Premiere Pro, Adobe Animate, After Effects an advantage.
• Experience using 3D design and modelling applications such as 3DsMax and advantage.
• Demonstrable intuition and understanding of what makes visual media work, such as impact of on screen text and graphics within video products.
• Experience in producing artwork for use in instructional products an advantage.
• Experience in producing technical graphics an advantage.
• Experience working within a mass production environment and workflow.
• Keen awareness of current trends in graphic and multimedia design.
• Have good knowledge of corporate branding, digital media and color theory.
• Good organizational and team-working skills.
• Exceptional communication skills. Able to communicate, negotiate, and influence stakeholders – internal and external.
• A start-up mindset, comfortable in situations where tools, processes, and deliverables are not yet defined.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with evident enthusiasm for the role and positive "can do" attitude.
• Proficiency in Office applications, esp. Word and Excel essential.
• The ability to self-manage, prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility and constructive response to changing deadlines.

Education and Certifications

Degree/Masters in design or a relevant discipline essential.




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Skillsoft is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer: It is the policy of Skillsoft Corporation to provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (mental or physical), protected veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by law