Multimedia Designer

Role: Multimedia Designer Location: Jackson, MS Position Description and Job Skill Set 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. Required Skills/Experience • Professional Experience: 1–3 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. • 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. Digital Accessibility: Experience designing for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and creating accessible PDFs or web content. • 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. • 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.