Multimedia Designer (17484)

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Summary/Objective

The multimedia designer will be responsible for creating engaging and sophisticated videos, animations, presentations, and still graphics for the Kogod School of Business’s websites, advertisements, and social media. The individual in this role must have a strong sense of design, color, typography, and information hierarchy. Communication and storytelling skills are also critical to this position. The multimedia designer will collaborate frequently with the creative services manager, social media coordinator, and content coordinator to design informative and visually appealing media that tells Kogod’s story.

Required skills for this position include the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects; animation software of choice; PowerPoint; and the ability to shoot well-composed videos and photographs on a mobile phone or digital SLR camera. Proficiency in software like Sketch, Blender, Maya and other design software will also be considered.

Essential Functions

1. Create and edit moving content for all Kogod School of Business-owned media, including the school website, intranet, social media channels, promotional materials, e-mail campaigns, and other initiatives.
2. Shoot video and take photographs.
3. Research design trends and competitors’ output to ensure Kogod’s content is modern, accessible, and appealing.
4. Design smaller projects such as internal-facing flyers, email graphics, and event announcement screens.
5. Complete special projects assigned by the director and marketing and communications team members.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full Time, 35 hours/week.
• Coordinator/Analyst B.
• Non-Exempt.
• This is a union-eligible position.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia design, or related field required.
• 0-2 years professional experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• The ideal candidate for this position can work within established brand guidelines while also contributing new and creative ideas; understand the importance of sound design in video and animation; understand accessibility requirements and how to create closed captioning/subtitles; and be able to collaborate with teammates to establish project requirements and then work individually.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• A portfolio of work that demonstrates skill in multimedia design.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software and design skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot creative software.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to spot typos and proof work before presenting the final product.
• Ability to manage projects/time well.

Others

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• To ensure the health and safety of our community AU requires COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff. Click here to learn more about our health and safety directive.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

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