Multimedia Designer

Job ID: MS-158160

Onsite/Local Multimedia Designer (portfolio must) with digital photography/DSLR/videography/shooting/editing, Accessibility/WCAG/CommonLook, Adobe Creative Suite/Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/After Effects/Premiere Pro, CMS/Drupal, typography/color theory, Sprout Social/Hootsuite/Airtable experience

Location: Jackson, MS (MDCPS)
Duration: 12 Months

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/Not Required
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.

Operating Systems
Windows 10/11 Beginner Required Standard agency workstation environment.
Programming Language/Development Tools
Adobe Creative Suite Intermediate Required Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is essential.
Drupal (or other CMS) Beginner Required Required for regular website content updates and maintenance.
Adobe After Effects Beginner Preferred Used for basic motion graphics and social media animation.
CommonLook Beginner Preferred Program used to remediate PDFs for accessibility.

Hardware
DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras Beginner Required Experience operating professional camera gear for photo/video.
Lighting & Audio Gear Beginner Preferred Basic setup for on-site interviews and event coverage.

Database Systems/Database Tools
Digital Asset Mgmt in
OneDrive Intermediate Preferred Experience organizing and tagging large libraries of media files.

Framework/SLD/Methodology
WCAG 2.1 Standards Beginner Preferred Applying accessibility standards to digital and web assets.
Social Media Strategy Beginner Required Planning and executing content via a structured calendar.

QA/Testing Approaches, Application
Web Accessibility Testing Beginner Preferred Testing web updates for screen reader compatibility and contrast.

Remediating PDFs for
Accessibility Beginner Preferred Using the Commonlook software program to identify and resolve PDF accessibility issues

3. Position Description and Job Skill Set
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.