Graphic Design & Visual Communications Specialist

Champaign, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 but 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

Bachelors 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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 but 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

Bachelors 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.