| Multimedia Designer | |
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| Benefits of working at VCU | All full-time university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave granted up front generous tuition benefit retirement planning and savings options tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs employee discounts well-being resources abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more. Learn more about VCUs benefits here. |
| Job Code | 13221 |
| Recruitment Pool | All Applicants |
| Posting Number | req8123 |
| Unit | VP Enterprise Mktg and Comm MBU |
| Department | Enterprise Marketing and Communications |
| Department Website Link | |
| Location | VCU |
| Address | 912 West Grace Street Richmond VA 23284 USA |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Enterprise Marketing and Communications isseeking to hire a Multimedia Designer. The Multimedia Designer creates innovative andstrategy-driven assets to be applied to print digital and social mediachannels for marketing initiatives and campaigns. Additionally they willprovide illustration and animation components for videos and hands-on role requires a thoughtful yet technically-minded creative thatcan contribute to the storytelling process from multiple angles. The designeris an experienced and natural collaborator that enhances big brand conceptswhile meeting clear marketing and communication objectives. This position reportsto and supports the assistant creative director (ACD). Responsibilitiesinclude: Creating media for a wide range of channels that honor and reinforce the brand standards. Developing presentations and pitch decks that can speak to both partner and executive audiences. Rendering innovative video roughs and other motion elements that bring new life to the brand and function across multiple channels. Providing recommendations for motion sound and interactivity that will flesh out respective areas of the brand identity standards. Collaborating with other teams in the division to develop high quality enterprise marketing assets. Ensuring resources are allocated according to project needs. Adhering to established timelines and mandatory deliverables of multiple projects. Participating in creative development. Incorporating trends strategies and technologies both in higher ed and marketing/advertising. |
| Qualifications | Minimum Hiring Standards: Five years of demonstrated experience in producing creative across traditional and non-traditional channels and markets. Excellent conceptual skills. Demonstrate exceptional design and motion skills. Understanding of creative strategy. Ability to work within and apply established brand architecture and standards. Ability to work independently and in a team setting with other writers editors designers photographers and videographers to develop and execute creative concepts. Ability to communicate and present inspired ideas accurately and clearly. Ability to balance multiple priorities and consistently deliver under tight deadlines. Organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate understanding of VCUs audiences. Able to successfully handle multiple tasks shift focus and prioritize to meet a variety of deadlines. Interpret creative direction and technical information and turn them into persuasive concepts. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalismand civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. An impeccable portfolio or reel with examples of big ideas and execution across a variety of platforms. Examples of concepts that produced measurable results or meaningful internal changes. |
| FLSA | University Employee |
| Job FTE | 1 |
| Exemption Status | Exempt |
| Restricted Position | No |
| E-Class | UF - University Employee FT |
| Job Category | University Employee |
| ORP Eligible | No |
| Salary Range | $53000- $63000 |
| Compensation Type | Salaried |
| Target Hire Date | |
| Contact Information for Candidates | Sherri Brooks |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Cover letter resume and portfolio |
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