Creative Director

**Employment Type:** Full-Time (W2) **Location:** Remote **Salary Range:** $70,000–$80,000 annually About the Role -------------- We're looking for a **Creative Director** to own the visual and experiential quality of our custom learning solutions. You'll set the creative vision for every project, lead a small team of designers, and partner closely with Instructional Designers and developers to ensure learning experiences are not only effective, but genuinely engaging and beautifully executed. This is a hands-on leadership role; part creative strategist, part team leader, and part hands-on collaborator. What You'll Do -------------- * Define and maintain the creative vision, visual style, and design standards across eLearning, instructor-led training (ILT), job aids, and print projects. * Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of designers (illustrators, graphic designers, and UI/visual designers), providing feedback, setting priorities, and supporting their professional growth. * Partner with Instructional Designers early in project planning to translate learning objectives into engaging visual and interactive concepts. * Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are technically feasible, accessible, and implemented with fidelity across authoring tools and platforms (e.g., Storyline, other authoring tools, or custom HTML5 builds). * Review and approve storyboards, mockups, and final deliverables for visual quality, brand consistency, and instructional clarity. * Develop and evolve design systems, style guides, and templates to improve efficiency and consistency across projects. * Present creative concepts and design rationale to clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback while maintaining design integrity. * Stay current on eLearning design trends, interaction patterns, motion graphics, animation techniques, and accessibility best practices. * Contribute hands-on design work when needed. What You'll Bring ----------------- * 6+ years of design experience, including 2+ years in a creative leadership or people management role. * A portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual design, illustration, and/or interactive media work. eLearning experience is preferred but not required. * Proven experience translating instructional content into engaging visual and interactive learning experiences. * Strong understanding of visual design principles, typography, motion design, and UI/UX fundamentals. * Experience managing and mentoring designers while providing actionable feedback and fostering professional growth. * Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Instructional Designers, developers, project managers, and clients. * Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate and defend creative decisions. * Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 accessibility standards as they relate to visual and interactive design. * Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Nice to Have ------------ * Experience with motion graphics and animation tools such as Adobe After Effects. * Working knowledge of eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Adobe Captivate, and an understanding of the design-to-development handoff process. * Experience building, growing, or scaling a creative/design team. What Success Looks Like ----------------------- * Learning solutions are visually distinctive, on-brand, and elevate the learner experience beyond standard templates. * Design and development teams collaborate efficiently with fewer rework cycles due to clear creative direction. * Designers are engaged, growing professionally, and consistently producing high-quality work. * Clients view the creative team as a strategic partner, not simply an execution resource.