QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.
We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home. Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.
Job Description
QAD is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a passion for education to join our eLearning team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing visually engaging and instructionally effective graphics that enhance our digital learning experiences. You'll collaborate closely with instructional designers and subject matter experts to transform concepts and content into compelling visuals that support learning objectives and captivate our audience. If you excel at creating graphics that make learning more accessible, engaging, and memorable, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
Design eLearning Assets: Conceptualize and create a wide range of visual assets for eLearning courses, including illustrations, icons, infographics, slide layouts, interactive elements, and templates.
Collaborate on Instructional Content: Work closely with instructional designers, curriculum developers, and subject matter experts to understand learning objectives and translate complex information into clear, visually appealing graphics.
Enhance Learner Engagement: Develop visuals that not only look good but also support instructional goals, improve learner comprehension, and increase engagement.
Maintain Visual Consistency: Ensure all learning materials adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual style across all courses and platforms.
Experience creating interactive graphics, basic animations, or motion graphics for eLearning.
Visualize Concepts: Create storyboards, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas and learning interactions.
Iterate and Improve: Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine designs and continuously improve the visual quality and effectiveness of our eLearning content.
Asset Management: Organize and manage a library of graphical assets for eLearning projects, ensuring they are easily accessible and reusable.
Stay current with trends in eLearning design, visual communication, and educational technology.
What We're Looking For:
Software Skills: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in edits, subtitles, and overall video quality.
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to video and audio.
Eagerness to Learn: A strong desire to learn new skills and technologies related to video production and digital learning.
Time Management: Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
A passion for education and creating impactful learning experiences is a plus!
Knowledge of LMS and e-learning authoring tools is a plus.
Qualifications
Education/Licenses: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or a related field with a focus on instructional or educational design elements, or equivalent practical experience.Experience: 0-1 year
Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing your design skills, with examples of graphics created for eLearning, instructional materials, or educational content. (Applications without a relevant portfolio will not be considered).
Good spoken & written English skills
Good knowledge of the Internet, MS Office
Good analytical skills
Additional Information
- Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
- Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
- An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
- Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set
About QAD:
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.