Digital Media Designer - College of Business and Law

• Full-time, Continuing Position
• HEW 7 + 17 % Super
• Based at RMIT City Campus

 

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

 

Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

 

About the role/college

The Digital Media Designer is responsible for creating effective media resources, audio, video and/or animation for online learning and other digital environments. As a member of the Digital Production team this position will work closely with Senior Learning Designers to ensure successful outcomes.  

The position will also be required to work collaboratively and pro-actively with a range of stakeholders including academic/teaching staff, students to achieve strategically aligned and sustainable outcomes.? 

Key accountabilities as a Digital Media Designer: 

• Design and create consistent visual identities, templates and stylesheets for implementation in digital and print-based products and resources for online and blended learning? 
• Design and produce digital/ video content for learning, courses and programs 
• Provide expert advice to improve quality, usability and technical integrity, including the benefit of new and emerging technologies.? 
• Establish planning and coordination processes, negotiate and coordinate milestones and processes to meet deadlines?   
• Research, assess, test and evaluate digital applications and platforms for the development and delivery of digital products and resources? 
• Work collaboratively with College teaching staff and learning and teaching team colleagues across all Colleges and RMIT Studios to design and implement solutions that enhance student learning experiences   

 

About you

• Excellent skills in the application of communication design principles and protocols for diverse audiences and for print, web-based and digital media forms?
• Demonstrated capacity to lead, influence and support the production of digital and print media solutions for online and blended learning courses, programs and training products?
• Ability to work in partnership with senior learning designers, developers and producers to develop innovative courseware and training products?
• Experience in producing innovative digital and print media solutions, using learner experience methodologies
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, and the ability to prioritise work, work to deadlines and undertake multiple parallel projects

 

Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree or equivalent in a teaching or training or related discipline; or Demonstrable Experience. 

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check

 

Bring your whole self to work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role. For any enquiries regarding this role please contact Sheri Carnegie, Talent Acquisition Advisor (Sheri.carnegie@rmit.edu.au) 

Applications close on the 7th of December at 11:59 pm.

 Position Description_Digital Media Designer.pdf

 

We are also happy to make adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us via your preferred type of communication: email TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au or call Kassie on +61399252442 with your request(s)

 

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

 

Trans and Gender Diverse applicants

Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.

We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au