Multimedia Designer

VISION: Transform the university through the power of generosity.

MISSION: Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: The Marketing & Donor Experiences team which falls within the Strategic Engagement team at the OSU Foundation collaborates with internal and external partners to provide strategic integrated marketing communication creative services and special events expertise to achieve our mission of serving Oklahoma State University and providing our donors with impactful dynamic and engaging experiences.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Multimedia Designer is responsible for conceptualizing designing editing and producing a wide range of multimedia content to support digital engagement efforts. This includes social media graphics digital advertisements motion graphics/animations and video content.

The primary focus of this role is to create compelling digital experiences that inspire and steward philanthropic support for Oklahoma State University. The Multimedia Designer will work closely with the Strategic Engagement teamincluding Pipeline Growth & Readiness Donor Relations and Marketing & Donor Experiencesas well as other internal stakeholders to ensure all creative output aligns with the Foundations engagement and branding strategies.

This role may also collaborate with campus partners to ensure consistency and amplification of donor engagement efforts across all digital channels. In addition to multimedia production the position includes occasional photography and static graphic design responsibilities.

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
Primary Responsibility #1 (50%) - Video Production-

• Lead the storytelling process by producing compelling video content that highlights donor and student experiences.
• Manage all aspects of video production including storyboarding filming lighting audio recording and editing.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Donor Experiences teamespecially those focused on social media and web strategyto create video content tailored for digital platforms such as social media digital advertising and .
• Record and edit high-quality audio to support video and multimedia projects.
• Utilize Canon DSLR cameras for filming and demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition.
  
  

Primary Responsibility #2 (30%) Motion Graphic Design-

• Design engaging motion graphics that support digital engagement campaigns primarily for use on social media and digital advertising platforms.

• Work closely with the Communications team to align motion graphics with broader social media strategies.

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
  
  

Primary Responsibility #3 (15%) - Photography-

• Capture high-quality images at Foundation and campus events as needed ensuring moments are documented for use across digital and print platforms.
• Stage and photograph subjects for storytelling purposes supporting donor and student features campaigns and other editorial content.
• Use Canon DSLR cameras for all photography assignments and edit images using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
  
  

Primary Responsibility #4 (5%) Graphic Design-

• Maintain a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applicationsincluding Illustrator InDesign and Acrobatto adapt static graphics for use in motion and video projects
• Ensure all design elements align with brand guidelines and support broader engagement strategies

Other duties assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Education & Certifications-

• Possess a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in graphic design multimedia design videography or closely related field.
  
  

Experience-

• Possess at least 2-3 years of experience with a preference of 5 years in multimedia and video production and/or graphic design
• Proficiency with and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Audition Adobe After Effects Adobe Premier and Adobe Photoshop is required
• A working knowledge of the remaining Adobe Creative Suite which includes InDesign Illustrator Lightroom and Acrobat Pro is preferred
• Creative detail-oriented flexible highly organized effective communicator energetic person who welcomes change in their work activities
• Proven sense of humor and ability to have fun
  
  

Organizational Competencies-

• Effective Communication: Listens well and diffuses conflict before it starts; highly persuasive in communications; presents ideas in a manner which actively engages people; takes action to reduce communication barriers and ensure arrangements are in place for effective communication across and within the organization; successfully carries out crucial conversations and encourages and coaches others to have crucial conversations to resolve conflict. Listens well and diffuses conflict before it starts; highly persuasive in communications; presents ideas in a manner which actively engages people; takes action to reduce communication barriers and ensure arrangements are in place for effective communication across and within the organization; successfully carries out crucial conversations and encourages and coaches others to have crucial conversations to resolve conflict.
• Execution & Initiative: Holds staff accountable for achieving standards of excellence and results for the organization seeks out understanding of both donor needs and internal processes; continuously pursues improvement of the organizations performance by enhancing business processes systems teams facilities or equipment; takes charge in a crisis and effectively maneuvers through complex situations and makes tough decisions in a timely manner.
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates commitment to employee engagement and leverages programs and tools to build business plans and monitor progress; utilizes employee recognition and reward programs to celebrate individual and team success; looks for opportunities to create cross-functional teams that leverage employee strengths; proactively takes steps to retain employees by building trust and developing their skills; builds relationships internally and externally and uses relationships to build consensus and create results; coaches others and is able to message appropriately maintaining confidentiality; excels in maneuvering in a complex and political environment.
• Problem Solving/Judgment: Builds teams understanding of how to apply approved policies and procedures to ensure compliance; looks more broadly across multiple lines of business to identify opportunities and proactively solve problems and implement solutions; challenges assumptions bases decisions on the right mixture of data analysis as well as wisdom and experience.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Partners with other colleagues to explore implications of shifting dynamics; communicates in an effort to engage team members and partners in change efforts explaining the rationale impacts and benefits of change both vertically and horizontally; involves others in planning and implementing change keeping them informed of progress; leads with confidence during times of change; drives the implementation and acceptance of change in the workplace including innovative solutions and alternative approaches for changing circumstances.
• Courage & Conviction: Takes responsibility for team outcomes regardless of success and learns from all results; creates an environment where failure is seen as an opportunity for learning; practices ethical decision making and encourages the same in others; has the courage to hold others accountable for their actions and decisions.
• Donor Centered: Ensures team understands the importance of donor centered service in accordance with OSUF standards; explains difficult information while focused on the donors perspective and level of knowledge.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must use a computer terminal and view a computer screen for extended periods of time. Must talk in person or by phone (frequently and sometimes for extended periods) to people on campus and across the country. Must constantly use visual acuity to check printed and designed materials of various types. Must be able to navigate within the OSU Foundation. Typical office working conditions.