Job Description

Responsibilities

• Design and layout a variety of material from magazines and reports to posters and brochures utilizing Adobe creative software and MS Office
• Design websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS
• Edit audiovisual material
• Understand and strictly follow client style, branding, and marking guidelines
• Ensure efficient and effective print and multimedia design and layout of print and web publications in accordance with Section 508 (Accessibility standards for persons with disabilities)
• Work to develop a clear understanding of project visual communication requirements and develop design "roughs" (sketches), illustrations, and infographics
• Prepare comprehensive designs and layouts using design elements in photography, illustration, computer-generated imagery, and text for print and electronic publications
• Layout out a variety of publications including magazines, books, fact sheets, brochures
• Video camera and still camera operation (multimedia specialist)
• AV editing of a variety of spots (multimedia specialist)

Requirements

• Associates degree in Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Web Design/Development, or a related field
• Three (3) or more years' experience working in media arts, laying out publications, and designing websites, working in multimedia;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• 100% proficient in English
• Strong visual arts design skills with experience using industry-standard tools, including Adobe creative software (for graphic designer), content management systems, and AV software
• Ability to work with MS Office (Word, PPT, Excel)
• Experience with file-sharing platforms such as Google Drive, Box, or DropBox
• Ability to liaise effectively with senior management personnel, clients, and suppliers
• Strong organizational experience that demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and/or take on multiple projects simultaneously from concept to launch to distribution and to marketing/promotion
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with, the use of new and emerging communications technology for publications, including multimedia production
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments and collaborate well with colleagues under extreme deadline pressure
• Must be comfortable with taking initiative, able to work under minimal supervision
• Must be able to learn quickly, demonstrate critical thinking, and make situation-appropriate decisions using sound judgment
• For web focused multimedia positions, knowledge and skills with HTML5, CSS3, Java Script, SharePoint are important