Multimedia Design Coordinator

About the Role

The Multimedia Design Coordinator supports University Advancement's marketing and donor relations efforts by creating engaging visual content across print and digital platforms. This part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) offers a flexible opportunity for an emerging designer to gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects. The role provides exposure to the full creative process, from concept development and design through production and quality review, while collaborating with colleagues and cross-functional partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the conceptualization, design, and production of visual assets across a variety of print and digital mediums.
• Create visually appealing designs for marketing materials, applying principles of layout, typography, and color theory.
• Assist in the development and execution of creative concepts for print and digital projects, aligning with divisional objectives and brand guidelines.
• Prepare design files for production, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to technical specifications.
• Assist in project coordination and communication, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and managing project timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of creative projects.
• Assist in the review and revision of design deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Incorporate feedback from clients and team members to refine designs and improve overall project outcomes.
• Stay abreast of design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in graphic design and digital media.
• Seek out learning opportunities and skill development activities to enhance design skills and expand knowledge.
• Supports multimedia project coordination, working closely with other designers and departments.
• Drafts initial designs for multimedia content, including digital graphics, videos, and interactive media, aligning with the university's visual identity.
• Helps maintain a consistent visual identity across all media outputs, aligning with the university's design standards.
• Assists in managing project timelines, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Works alongside other design and marketing professionals to brainstorm, critique, and refine multimedia content.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Brand Guidelines
• File Organization
• File Preparation
• Print Design
• Digital Design
• Knowledge of graphic design principles, tools, and applications.
• Knowledge of website design and development.
• Ability to design, prepare, and edit creative content directed at specific audiences using design requirements, parameters, timeline, and budget.
• Skill in multi-tasking, project management, prioritization, and organization.
• Skill in oral and written communication, with the ability to present design ideas and concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.