Job Details

Training and Development Specialist

Position Number: 9934331
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Training and Development Specialist

Job Summary

The Training and Development Specialist supports the design, development, and delivery of engaging digital learning experiences. This role combines digital content development, multimedia production, and graphic design. This position reports to the Associate Director of Training and Development and will be part of a larger training team that designs, develops, and implements training programs for university staff and faculty.

The Training and Development Specialist works collaboratively with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and training team members to develop visually compelling and instructionally effective learning materials. The role creates and maintains digital content, including animated and instructional videos, infographics, interactive learning content, short online courses, and other training resources.
The individual in this role translates complex information, policies, systems, and processes into clear visual explanations and learner-centered experiences. This position balances visual creativity with instructional purpose, usability, and accessibility while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
A successful candidate has experience using graphic design, video editing, or digital content development software; strong visual design skills, including an understanding of layout, typography, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy; and strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

This is a full-time position that requires working in the office in Salt Lake City, Utah three days per week.

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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and edit multimedia content, including animated videos, instructional videos, graphics, infographics, GIFs, and other digital assets.
- Develop interactive learning experiences, including scenario-based activities and simulations, using e-learning authoring tools.
- Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and training team members to define project requirements, establish deliverables, and meet deadlines.
- Translate complex policies, procedures, systems, and concepts into accessible visual explanations, scenarios, and learning activities.
- Ensure multimedia materials support established learning objectives and are appropriate for the intended audience.
- Incorporate accessibility features, including captions, transcripts, appropriate color contrast, and other accessible design practices.
- Review and test digital learning materials for visual consistency, functionality, accuracy, usability, and technical quality.
- Maintain organized project files, reusable design assets, templates, and multimedia resources.
- Provide recommendations on appropriate multimedia formats and visual approaches based on project goals, audience needs, and available resources.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and production quality.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of multimedia development processes, templates, and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Training and Development.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
- Bachelor's degree in multimedia design, graphic design, digital media, instructional technology, communication, educational technology, or a related field; or equivalency.
- Experience developing multimedia content for employee training, professional development, higher education, or corporate learning environments.
- Experience creating animated explainer videos, instructional videos, infographics, and online micro-learning modules.
- Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms.
- Experience with graphic design and multimedia software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or After Effects, or comparable tools.
- Experience using animation platforms, such as Vyond, or similar tools for creating instructional videos and scenario-based learning content.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46649B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 02520 - Service Delivery & Training
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $55,000-$60,000 DOE
Close Date: 11/13/2026
Open Until Filled:

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