Multimedia Communications Specialist, Intermediate Job at Georgia State Universi

Overview

Georgia State University’s Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education (CETLOE) seeks a Multimedia Communications Specialist, Intermediate to join our versatile multimedia production studio. We develop innovative learning projects that enhance the educational experience across GSU. We work with teams in Graphic Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, Video Production, and AR/VR. The ideal candidate is curious, eager to explore new tools and techniques, and motivated to continuously grow their skills.

What makes CETLOE a GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

What You Will Do

As a Multimedia Communications Specialist, you will be a creative professional responsible for conceptualizing, planning, producing, assessing, and continuously improving multimedia projects for GSU courses and programs. You will help shape how students experience learning by turning complex concepts into innovative, engaging, and inspirational media. Attention to detail and a human-centered design approach are critical, as is proficiency throughout the design process—from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups or prototypes.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply human-centered design principles to create elegant, innovative content and interactions for a diverse student audience.
• Develop graphic content for GSU courses and departmental projects.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to convert complex data and concepts into innovative, sometimes interactive, infographics.
• Partner with graphic design and video production teams to produce cohesive multimedia packages, including interactive videos.
• Solicit and incorporate feedback from users, cross-disciplinary partners, and stakeholders; provide guidance and collaborate on implementation with instructional designers and subject matter experts.
• Ensure all designs meet ADA compliance standards or develop the skills to do so.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
• Strong background in visual and graphic design.
• Proficiency in design software and tools relevant to multimedia production.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new techniques, tools, and technologies.
• Experience creating engaging, user-centered media for educational or professional audiences is preferred.

Tools & Skills

• Design Software (depth vs breadth prioritized): Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dimension, XD, Dreamweaver), Procreate and other design software.

Core Skills

• Traditional Graphic Design
• Typography & Communication Design
• Interactive Design & Motion Graphics

Bonus / Additional Skills

• Web development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, NodeJS
• CSS frameworks: Compass & Sass
• General web development knowledge

Details

• College/Business Unit: Provost & VP Academic Affairs
• Department: Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Online Education
• Location: Atlanta Campus
• Shift: 8:30am-5:15pm
• Salary: $70,000 - $72,878
• Pay Grade: IT2
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Special Instructions

• A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter with link to online portfolio

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other protected class.