Art Director - Contract - 10-15 hours per week

As the Art Director at Stepful, your main responsibilities include developing a cohesive video strategy, crafting engaging scripts, managing the production process, and ensuring high-quality video content. You'll work collaboratively with Learning Program Managers and instructors to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

To qualify for the Art Director position at Stepful, you should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in art direction, particularly in educational contexts. Proficiency in video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, along with strong storytelling abilities, is also essential.

The Art Director at Stepful will work remotely, providing flexibility while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role involves a creative and innovative approach to video production, where your ideas and feedback will be valued in the remote work setting.

The Art Director at Stepful plays a crucial role in creating educational video content that aligns with our mission of building talent pipelines in healthcare. Your work will engage students and enhance their learning experience, ultimately helping them to become job-ready graduates.

As an Art Director at Stepful, you can expect to earn between $45-$60 per hour for your 10-15 hours of work per week. This competitive rate reflects the skills and experience needed for this important role.

In your response, outline the steps you take in video production, from initial brainstorming and scripting to final editing and quality assurance. Highlight your ability to manage each phase efficiently while ensuring that the content aligns with educational objectives.

Discuss your techniques for creating engaging content, such as utilizing storytelling, incorporating visuals, and soliciting feedback from stakeholders. Emphasize the importance of understanding the audience to tailor videos that resonate well.

Highlight your communication skills and adaptability when working with different teams. Share specific examples of how you’ve successfully collaborated with Learning Program Managers or instructors to produce effective video content.

Talk about your open-minded approach to receiving feedback, seeing it as an opportunity for improvement. Describe instances where constructive criticism led to enhanced video quality or creative direction.

Mention your experience with software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or any other relevant tools. Provide specific examples of projects you've completed using these platforms and how they enhanced your work.

Discuss your organizational skills and time management techniques that help you juggle various projects. Provide examples of how you prioritize tasks and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Share your passion for education and how creating video content can empower learners. Talk about the impact you hope to have on students and the joy you find in making complex topics accessible.

Explain your quality assurance process, focusing on elements like color correction, audio enhancement, and ensuring the final edit meets brand standards. Provide examples of how these practices have improved the outcomes of your projects.

Discuss the elements that contribute to an effective educational video, such as clarity, engagement, pacing, and relatability. Provide examples of videos you admire for these qualities and what you learned from them.

Outline your thought process and the steps you would take to develop a video strategy tailored to Stepful's educational goals. Discuss how you'd incorporate stakeholder input, audience analysis, and content trends in your strategy.