Multimedia Designer

Great design at JPW makes complex information easier to understand, captures attention and helps public agencies connect meaningfully with the communities they serve.

We're looking for a multimedia designer who brings strategic thinking and creative curiosity to a wide range of print, digital and multimedia work. You'll design everything from brands, campaigns and websites to presentations, social content and public outreach materials. Working closely with strategists, communicators and clients, you'll turn ideas and intricate information into thoughtful, engaging creative that serves a clear purpose.

Our ideal designer brings a strategic point of view to every assignment. You can explain the why behind a creative decision, confidently recommend design solutions and help clients see how strong design can make their communication more effective.

If you love thoughtful design, interesting problems and work that actually gets used out in the world, keep reading.

Design a wide range of print and digital deliverables across multiple platforms that enhance our clients’ reputations within their communities.

Turn intricate information into clear, compelling visual communication that makes it easier for people to understand.

Develop creative concepts in collaboration with project teams and confidently present the thinking behind your recommendations.

Blend photography, illustration, infographics, typography and multimedia elements to create high-impact designs.

Navigate revisions and client feedback while managing exceptions and working within established budgets and timelines.

Serve as a trusted design advisor to clients and internal teams, translating design principles into accessible, non-technical language.

Ensure creative work consistently reflects client brand standards, project objectives and production best practices.

Prepare approved deliverables for production and coordinate with vendors as needed.

Maintain organized, repeatable processes for developing and managing creative deliverables.

Help bring the JPW brand to life across our website, social media, e-newsletter, proposals and other owned channels.

Help non-designers create better work by providing guidance, templates and feedback that maintain quality and brand consistency.

Manage multiple projects, clients, deadlines and budgets without sacrificing the details that make good work great.

Maintain an annual billable target of 1,500 hours or more.

Take on other responsibilities as the role and company evolve.

Our best designers are people who:

Are curious about problems before jumping to solutions.

Care equally about great design and great results.

Can take a complicated idea and make it feel simple.

Welcome feedback without becoming an order-taker.

Know when to push creatively and when consistency matters more.

Can move between very different brands, audiences and assignments without losing the thread.

Notice the tiny details other people miss.

Are organized enough to make creativity work in a fast-moving agency environment.

Take ownership, communicate early and figure things out.

We're looking for someone who brings:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.

2-5+ years of professional graphic design experience; agency experience is preferred.

A strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design across print and digital media.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Word. Yes, great design sometimes happens in PowerPoint.

Experience with video editing, motion graphics, animation or other multimedia formats is a plus.

Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, layout and typography.

Knowledge of accessibility standards and the ability to design within ADA accessibility guidelines.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Excellent attention to detail.

Confidence communicating creative recommendations and rationale to both internal teams and clients.

An interest in learning about our clients, their audiences and the communities behind the work.

Experience working with public organizations is a plus, but it's not required.

Why JPW:

At JPW, great design has a job to do. Our work needs to work.

Our clients are cities, water agencies, transportation organizations and other community-building organizations that tackle real challenges that affect real communities. That means our designers get to work on an unusually wide range of projects and subject matter from community brands and public outreach campaigns to emergency communications, economic development, infrastructure and everything in between.

You'll be part of a collaborative team where designers have a voice in the strategy, good ideas can come from anywhere and thoughtful creative is an important part of how we solve problems.

Working conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to communicate effectively by telephone and in person.

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to frequently operate a personal computer (approximately 80-100% of a typical workday) and other office equipment.

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work in an office setting and at a computer workstation for an extended period.

Ability to sit and stand, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

LOCATION:

This is a hybrid position based in Carlsbad, California, requiring in-office presence (2 days per week).

JPW is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion as essential to strong teams and better outcomes. We approach this work thoughtfully and with purpose. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status or military service.