Multimedia Designer I

Job Details: Job Location: Austin, TX 78701, Salary Range: $26.75 - $28.50 Hourly, Position Overview Support the creation of visual communications that strengthen organizational messaging across print digital and multimedia platforms. The position contributes to graphic design photography video production and related visual content while applying brand guidelines and developing core creative skills. The role enhances the impact of publications conferences campaigns presentations and digital communications through consistent and effective visual design. Essential Job Functions Design and produce creative materials for publications presentations promotional materials conferences email social media digital signage and other communications in accordance with brand and style guidelines. Create and adapt layouts graphics and visual elements for print and digital platforms including selecting imagery and preparing complementary visual assets. Prepare graphic design files for digital production and printing and maintain organized current project files. Coordinate with the in house print shop and external vendors as directed to meet production timelines and specifications. Participate in the creation of multimedia content that incorporates graphic design photography video motion graphics and other visual elements for communications. Capture staff event and conference photography headshots and basic video and perform basic photo editing retouching and color correction for print and digital use. Participate in video production from setup through post production including recording basic editing graphics titles transitions and preparation of finished content for digital platforms. Create basic motion graphics and visual elements for videos presentations digital signage social media and other digital communications. Collaborate with communications staff designers project managers and internal clients to understand project requirements support larger projects and incorporate feedback from reviews. Other duties as assigned. Non-essential Job Functions Provide expanded production support for livestreams webinars virtual events and Studio 254 beyond basic setup and recording. Work with freelance videographers to support video production needs. Participate in professional development activities including recommended annual training hours. Qualifications: Experience / Education Required Bachelor degree in graphic design visual communication digital media or a related field. Experience creating visual content for print digital or multimedia platforms is preferred. Training or coursework in photography video production or multimedia tools is helpful. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requires excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate to persons with a variety of cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds. Knowledge of graphic design principles brand application and visual communication. Skill in using standard design software tools and preparing files for print and digital production. Skill in basic photography video recording and simple photo and video editing. Ability to follow creative direction apply feedback and work with close guidance from senior staff. Ability to manage time prioritize tasks and maintain organized project files. Ability to collaborate with colleagues and support creative work across multiple communication platforms. Ability to develop new skills in multimedia production and expand creative capabilities over time. Supervisory Detail Supervision Exercised: No supervisory responsibility. Supervision Received: Supervised by procedures or by supervisor through periodic monitoring of progress and performance. May have latitude to determine sequence of own work tasks to meet clearly established schedules. Working Conditions Location: TAC Building, Austin, TX Teleworking Agreement Available: Yes Required to work weekends, nights or be on call: Occasionally Travel Requirement: No Keyboarding: Always; Right and Left Filing: Sometimes Operation of a computer mouse with their dominant hand: Always Physical Requirements Sitting Always Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Speaking Occasionally Hearing Occasionally Squatting Never Bending Never Reaching Never Twisting Never Crawling Never Climbing Never Driving a motor vehicle Never Walking on rough ground Never Exposure to changes of temperature/humidity Never Exposure to dust/fumes/gases/chemicals Never Being near moving machinery Never Working from heights Never This position requires: Occasionally lifting and/or carrying 11-24 pounds LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Association Of County Officials