Senior Multimedia Designer
ODL, Inc · Houston, TX · 4 wk ago
HybridArt & CreativeFull-time
Position Overview
The Senior Multimedia Designer is a capture-led creative role that brings professional-level photo and video production capability while also contributing meaningful graphic design output.
Essential Job Functions
- Independently design and execute motion graphics and short-form video assets, including social-ready, vertical, and internal communication formats
- Edit and assemble video content utilizing b-roll, graphics, and animation to support storytelling needs
- Capture in-house video and photo content as needed using existing Creative Services equipment
- Apply working knowledge of camera bodies, lenses, and lighting fundamentals to support efficient in-house production; familiarity with Cinema-style camera systems (e.g., Canon Cinema EOS line) and a standard prime lens kit is expected — deep technical expertise is not required, but comfort operating professional equipment independently is
- Support quarterly large-scale productions; coordinate with outsourced vendors for full-scale video shoots
- Optimize assets for platform-specific performance and technical requirements
- Design
- Apply strong graphic design principles—typography, layout, color, composition, and design systems—across static and motion deliverables
- Produce on-brand visual assets for campaigns, collateral, email, social, web, and internal communications
- Retouch and composite product-centric images optimized for customer-facing use
- Maintain adherence to ODL brand style guides and contribute to visual consistency across the team’s output
- Partner with outside agencies and vendors on projects as necessary
Shared Responsibilities
- Translate creative direction and business objectives into effective visual solutions across both design and video work
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Managers and Creative Services teammates
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, quality, and deadlines
- Maintain organized files and contribute to efficient production workflows and department SOPs
- Incorporate AI-assisted tools into motion, video, or design workflows where applicable
- Model continuous learning in design craft, emerging tools, and industry trends
Candidate Requirements
- Online portfolio demonstrating professional photo and video capture capability alongside applied design and motion work
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, or related field; or equivalent experience
- 4–7 years of professional experience in photo/video production, motion design, multimedia design, or related creative roles
- Demonstrated comfort operating professional camera systems and lens kits independently
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro
- Demonstrated working knowledge of short-form and social video formats and platform-specific requirements
- Demonstrated willingness to incorporate AI-assisted tools into design, motion, or video workflows; hands-on experience with at least one AI tool applied to creative production
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently on time-sensitive projects
- Excellent written, verbal, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with internal or B2B marketing environments
- Understanding of home improvement, building products, or design-focused industries