Multimedia Designer

Position: Multimedia Designer

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Duration: 2 years

Work Mode: ONSITE

Interview Mode: Teams/Onsite

 

Special Requirement:

100% onsite required

Some travel required

  

Responsibilities:

• 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 /Desired Skills:

• 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 Skills:

• 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.

   

Required Skills (Must Have):

Basic knowledge of Windows 10/11 (1–2 years)

Standard agency workstation environment.

 

Strong experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) (3–5 years)

Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is essential.

 

Basic experience with Drupal or any CMS for website updates (1–2 years)

Required for regular website content updates and maintenance

 

Ability to handle DSLR/Mirrorless camera for photo and video (1–2 years)

Experience operating professional camera gear for photo/video.

 

Basic knowledge of Social Media Planning & Content Calendar (1–2 years)

Planning and executing content via a structured calendar.

 

Preferred Skills:

Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects (animation/video editing) (1-2 years)

Used for basic motion graphics and social media animation.

 

Experience with CommonLook (PDF accessibility tool) (1-2 years)

Program used to remediate PDFs for accessibility.

 

Basic knowledge of Lighting & Audio equipment (1-2 years)

Basic setup for on-site interviews and event coverage.

 

Experience in Digital Asset Management (OneDrive) (3–5 years preferred)

Experience organizing and tagging large libraries of media files.

 

Basic understanding of WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Standards (1-2 years)

Applying accessibility standards to digital and web assets.

 

Experience in Web Accessibility Testing (1-2 years)

Testing web updates for screen reader compatibility and contrast.

 

Knowledge of PDF Accessibility Remediation (1-2 years)

Using the Commonlook software program to identify and resolve PDF accessibility issues