Multimedia Designer I

Position Overview 

Support the creation of visual communications that strengthen organizational messaging across print digital and multimedia platforms. The position contributes to graphic design photography video production and related visual content while applying brand guidelines and developing core creative skills. The role enhances the impact of publications conferences campaigns presentations and digital communications through consistent and effective visual design.

Essential Job Functions

1. Design and produce creative materials for publications presentations promotional materials conferences email social media digital signage and other communications in accordance with brand and style guidelines.
2. Create and adapt layouts graphics and visual elements for print and digital platforms including selecting imagery and preparing complementary visual assets.
3. Prepare graphic design files for digital production and printing and maintain organized current project files.
4. Coordinate with the in house print shop and external vendors as directed to meet production timelines and specifications.
5. Participate in the creation of multimedia content that incorporates graphic design photography video motion graphics and other visual elements for communications.
6. Capture staff event and conference photography headshots and basic video and perform basic photo editing retouching and color correction for print and digital use.
7. Participate in video production from setup through post production including recording basic editing graphics titles transitions and preparation of finished content for digital platforms.
8. Create basic motion graphics and visual elements for videos presentations digital signage social media and other digital communications.
9. Collaborate with communications staff designers project managers and internal clients to understand project requirements support larger projects and incorporate feedback from reviews.
10. Other duties as assigned.
     

Non-essential Job Functions

• Provide expanded production support for livestreams webinars virtual events and Studio 254 beyond basic setup and recording.
• Work with freelance videographers to support video production needs.
• Participate in professional development activities including recommended annual training hours.

Experience / Education Requirements

• Bachelor degree in graphic design visual communication digital media or a related field.
• Experience creating visual content for print digital or multimedia platforms is preferred.
• Training or coursework in photography video production or multimedia tools is helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate to persons with a variety of cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds. 
• Knowledge of graphic design principles brand application and visual communication.
• Skill in using standard design software tools and preparing files for print and digital production.
• Skill in basic photography video recording and simple photo and video editing.
• Ability to follow creative direction apply feedback and work with close guidance from senior staff.
• Ability to manage time prioritize tasks and maintain organized project files.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and support creative work across multiple communication platforms.
• Ability to develop new skills in multimedia production and expand creative capabilities over time.

Supervisory Detail

• Supervision Exercised: No supervisory responsibility.
• Supervision Received: Supervised by procedures or by supervisor through periodic monitoring of progress and performance. May have latitude to determine sequence of own work tasks to meet clearly established schedules.

Working Conditions 

• Location: TAC Building, Austin, TX
• Teleworking Agreement Available: Yes
• Required to work weekends, nights or be on call: Occasionally
• Travel Requirement: No
• Keyboarding: Always; Right and Left
• Filing: Sometimes 
• Operation of a computer mouse with their dominant hand: Always

Physical Requirements

1. Sitting

Always

1. Standing

Occasionally

1. Walking

Occasionally

1. Speaking

Occasionally

1. Hearing

Occasionally

1. Squatting

Never

1. Bending

Never

1. Reaching

Never

1. Twisting

Never

1. Crawling

Never

1. Climbing

Never

1. Driving a motor vehicle

Never

1. Walking on rough ground

Never

1. Exposure to changes of temperature/humidity

Never

1. Exposure to dust/fumes/gases/chemicals

Never

1. Being near moving machinery

Never

1. Working from heights

Never

This position requires: Occasionally lifting and/or carrying 11-24 pounds

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.