Creative Director

Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)
Location: Remote
Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000 annually

About the Role

We're looking for aCreative 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.