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Graphic Design & Visual Communications Specialist
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A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.
$74,831 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Graphic Design & Visual Communications Specialist Stratum Med - 5.0 Champaign, IL Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Video distribution Video effects application Productivity software Media editing tools Full Job Description The Graphic Design & Visual Communications Specialist will work in collaboration with the Manager Marketing Special Projects & Shared Services to develop strategic visual communications for Stratum shareholders and member audiences and portray a positive awareness of their brand and services. The Graphic Design & Visual Communications Specialist is responsible for producing high-quality and volume multimedia messaging and other digital marketing materials in adherence to current brand standards using industry-standard software programs. Principal Responsibilities Assists with 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 Perform other job duties as assigned. Secondary Responsibilities (preferred by not required) 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. Support the visual planning process by contributing to simple scripts and storyboards for marketing projects. Contribute to the execution of simple visual projects, including basic editing, importing, and exporting of short video lips. Assist with coordinating basic logistics for content creation, such as organizing visual assets and sourcing necessary design elements. Education/Experience 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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. Working Environment Exciting, challenging and growing team environment that requires delivery of accurate, creative, timely and cost-effective solutions. Normal office environment. Virtual office environment available. Computer intensive. Some medium lifting and bending. Moderate travel required. n3XQswvf7w