Multimedia Designer

Title:

Multimedia Designer - 158160

Location:

Jackson, MS Duration:

24+ Months 100% onsite The Multimedia Designer will support the External Communications team by performing the following duties:

Design & Branding:

Create brand-aligned graphics and visual assets for social media and digital platforms using the Adobe Creative Suite.

Content Coordination:

Develop and manage a proactive social media content calendar and assist in the distribution of external digital communications.

Web Maintenance:

Perform regular website updates and content entry via Drupal, ensuring all digital assets meet accessibility and accuracy standards.

Multimedia Production:

Provide on-site photography and videography for agency events, including basic editing and optimization for web and social use.

Quality Control:

Apply core design principles (typography, layout, and colour theory) to ensure a consistent, professional image across all agency mediums.

Skills:

REQUIRED

Professional Experience:

1 3 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital media, or a related field.

Technical Proficiency:

Proven experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to create professional design assets.

Multimedia Production:

Demonstrated experience in digital photography and videography, including shooting and basic post-production editing.

Web & Digital Support:

Experience performing website content updates through a Content Management System (CMS) and distributing external digital communications.

Content Planning:

Experience developing or maintaining a professional content calendar for social media platforms.

Design Fundamentals:

Applied knowledge of typography, colour theory, and layout as evidenced in a professional portfolio or resume.

PREFERRED

Digital Accessibility:

Experience designing for

WCAG 2.1

Level AA compliance and creating accessible PDFs or web content.

Specific CMS Proficiency:

Previous experience specifically using Drupal for website management.

Motion Graphics:

Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating animated social media content.

Public Sector Experience:

Prior experience in government, non-profit, or public sector communications.

Advanced Social Media Tools:

Experience using professional scheduling and analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or Air table).

Communication Style:

Ability to translate complex agency information into clear, "jargon-free" public-facing content