Multimedia/Graphic Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Multimedia/Graphic Designer

Job ID: 158160 (Onsite)

Client: State of Mississippi - MDCPS

Duration: At least 2 Years from projected start date

Location: Jackson, MS 39211

Closing Date: 5/6/2026 at 2.00 PM

Required Skills:

• Professional Experience: 13 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital media, or a related field.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proven experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to create professional design assets.
  • Multimedia Production: Demonstrated experience in digital photography and videography , including shooting and basic post-production editing using DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras
  • Web & Digital Support: Experience performing website content updates through a Content Management System ( CMS ) and distributing external digital communications.
  • Content Planning: Experience developing or maintaining a professional content calendar for social media platforms.
  • Design Fundamentals: Applied knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout as evidenced in a professional portfolio or resume

Preferred Skills:

• Digital Accessibility: Experience designing for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and creating accessible PDFs or web content.
• Web Accessibility Testing
• Remediating PDFs for Accessibility
• Specific CMS Proficiency: Previous experience specifically using Drupal for website management.
• Motion Graphics: Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating animated social media content.
• PDF accessibility: CommonLook
• Lighting & Audio Gear
• Digital Asset Mgmt in OneDrive
• Public Sector Experience : Prior experience in government, non-profit, or public sector communications.
• Advanced social media Tools: Experience using professional scheduling and analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or Airtable ).
• Communication Style: Ability to translate complex agency information into clear, "jargon-free" public-facing content.

Job Description:

The Multimedia Designer will support the External Communications team by performing the following duties:

Design & Branding: Create brand-aligned graphics and visual assets for social media and digital platforms using the Adobe Creative Suite.

Content Coordination: Develop and manage a proactive social media content calendar and assist in the distribution of external digital communications.

Web Maintenance: Perform regular website updates and content entry via Drupal, ensuring all digital assets meet accessibility and accuracy standards.

Multimedia Production: Provide on-site photography and videography for agency events, including basic editing and optimization for web and social use.

Quality Control: Apply core design principles (typography, layout, and color theory) to ensure a consistent, professional image across all agency mediums