Designer Multimedia Designer MS MDCPS
Jackson, MO - USA
Job Summary
The Multimedia Designer will support the External Communications team by developing high quality visual digital and multimedia content that strengthens the agencys public presence. This role is responsible for producing brand aligned graphics managing social media content workflows maintaining website updates through Drupal and capturing multimedia assets for agency events. The ideal candidate combines strong design fundamentals with hands on production skills and a deep understanding of accessibility standards.
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Create visually compelling brand aligned graphics and digital assets for social media web and external communications using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign).
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Apply core design principles-including typography layout and color theory-to ensure consistency and professionalism across all agency materials.
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Develop maintain and execute a proactive social media content calendar.
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Assist in distributing external digital communications across approved platforms.
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Perform routine website updates content entry and asset management within the Drupal CMS.
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Ensure all digital content meets accessibility accuracy and quality standards.
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Capture on site photography and videography at agency events.
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Conduct basic editing optimization and formatting for web and social media use.
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Ensure all digital deliverables meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility requirements.
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Create accessible PDFs and web content following established accessibility guidelines.
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1 3 years of professional experience in graphic design multimedia production digital media or related field.
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
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Demonstrated experience in digital photography and videography including basic post production editing.
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Experience updating and maintaining websites through a Content Management System (CMS); Drupal experience required.
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Experience developing or managing a social media content calendar.
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Strong understanding of typography color theory layout and general design principles.
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Experience designing for WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards and creating accessible digital content.
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Experience with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro for motion graphics and animated content.
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Familiarity with Sprout Social Hootsuite Airtable or other professional social media scheduling and analytics tools.
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Prior experience working in government nonprofit or public sector communications.
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Experience with accessible PDF creation and digital accessibility best practices.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear public facing content.
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Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign; After Effects/Premiere Pro preferred)
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Drupal CMS
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Social media scheduling tools (Sprout Social Hootsuite Airtable)
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MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Visio) Outlook SharePoint
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Photography/videography equipment and editing tools