Multimedia Designer

Title: Multimedia Designer
Location: Jackson, MS (Onsite)
Contract

Years of experience: 2 to 5 years 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Multimedia Designer will support the External Communications team by performing the following duties:
• Design & Branding: Create brand-aligned graphics and visual assets for social media and digital platforms using the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Content Coordination: Develop and manage a proactive social media content calendar and assist in the distribution of external digital communications.
• Web Maintenance: Perform regular website updates and content entry via Drupal, ensuring all digital assets meet accessibility and accuracy standards.
• Multimedia Production: Provide on-site photography and videography for agency events, including basic editing and optimization for web and social use.
• Quality Control: Apply core design principles (typography, layout, and color theory) to ensure a consistent, professional image across all agency mediums.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Professional Experience: 1–3 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital media, or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to create professional design assets.
• Multimedia Production: Demonstrated experience in digital photography and videography, including shooting and basic post-production editing.
• Web & Digital Support: Experience performing website content updates through a Content Management System (CMS) and distributing external digital communications.
• Content Planning: Experience developing or maintaining a professional content calendar for social media platforms.
• Design Fundamentals: Applied knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout as evidenced in a professional portfolio or resume

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Digital Accessibility: Experience designing for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and creating accessible PDFs or web content.
• Specific CMS Proficiency: Previous experience specifically using Drupal for website management.
• Motion Graphics: Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating animated social media content.
• Public Sector Experience: Prior experience in government, non-profit, or public sector communications.
• Advanced Social Media Tools: Experience using professional scheduling and analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or Airtable).
• Communication Style: Ability to translate complex agency information into clear, "jargon-free" public-facing content.