SME - Digital Art and Design Education

**Role Overview** Academian is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME Reviewer) for Secondary Digital Art \& Design Education to support the development, review, and validation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) course content throughout the development lifecycle. **This role will support the following course:** **Middle School Digital Art \& Design** The SME will provide subject matter expertise to ensure content accuracy, instructional quality, age appropriateness, and alignment with secondary digital arts, visual arts, and design education standards. The ideal candidate has experience teaching Digital Art \& Design at the middle school level, with high school instruction considered as a secondary preference. The SME will work closely with Instructional Designers, content developers, project teams, and client stakeholders to review learning materials, validate content, and provide recommendations that support engaging and effective learning experiences for middle school learners. Subject Area Expertise The ideal SME should have experience in digital art, graphic design, visual arts, digital media, multimedia design, art education, or related fields. The SME should be able to provide guidance and validate content related to: * Principles of digital art and design * Elements and principles of design * Digital illustration and image editing * Graphic design fundamentals * Typography and layout design * Color theory and visual communication * Digital drawing and creative workflows * Design thinking and creative problem\-solving * Digital media production and publishing * File formats and digital asset management * Copyright, digital citizenship, and ethical use of digital media * Digital art and creative career exploration Key Responsibilities Content Review \& Validation * Review and validate course content for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with course objectives. * Review Course Design Documents (CDD), storyboards, lessons, activities, and instructional materials. * Provide detailed subject matter feedback, recommendations, and revisions as needed. * Ensure content reflects current digital art and design practices and is appropriate for middle school learners. * Identify content gaps, inaccuracies, outdated information, or opportunities for enhancement. Content Input * Provide digital art and design resources, examples, and industry best practices to inform course development. * Support instructional designers by providing real\-world applications and age\-appropriate learning experiences. * Recommend updates based on current digital design trends, creative technologies, and educational standards. * Provide guidance on learner engagement and instructional relevance. Assessment Review * Review and validate assessments for content accuracy, rigor, and alignment with learning objectives. * Ensure assessments appropriately measure learner understanding and application of digital art and design concepts. * Provide recommendatio