Multimedia Designer

Role: Multimedia Designer Location: Jackson, MSPosition Description and Job Skill SetThe 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.