Graphic Design & Visual Communications Specialist

Principal Responsibilities

• Affords support in the design, development, creation of content
• Supports the development and publication of work through design of print, graphic or digital deliverables
• Designs and creates computer-based, web-based or multimedia-based layouts, graphics, animation and/or content
• Uses graphic design computer software and tools to compose original images for branding, marketing collateral, training material, etc.
• Contributes to brainstorming and development of design content and collateral
• Utilizes design principles, industry best practices and current trends using emerging technologies in new media
• Solicits and analyzes feedback to increase effectiveness of design
• Supports departmental staff in the following applications: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Secondary Responsibilities

• Create and develop basic multimedia content (audio/video) for internal and external communications, such as organization announcements, social media promotions, and corporate training materials
• Utilize simplified design tools like Canva to produce templated or simple animated video designs and social media visuals
• Contribute to the execution of simple visual projects, including basic editing, importing, and exporting of short video lips
• Aid in the coordination of basic logistics for content creation, such as organizing visual assets and sourcing necessary design elements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, journalism or related concentration is required
• Experience or training in graphic design is preferred
• Experience with post-production responsibilities such as digital video editing, still and motion graphics design, and video compression for multiple delivery platforms is required
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in marketing, journalism or related field is required

Qualifications

• Familiarity with foundational audio concepts, such as small format mixers, compression, EQ, multi-track editing, and recording techniques
• Familiarity with design programs
• Ability to coordinate production of printed designs with vendors
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and simultaneous projects and work well in fast-paced environment with attention to detail are required
• Photography or videography skills are not required
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and MS Office is required

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours