Multimedia Design Specialist

Overview

KeenLogic is seeking a highly successful and driven Multimedia Design Specialist to join our team on Capitol Hill. The Multimedia Design Specialist will provide visual communications support for Member, Committee, and House support offices, focusing on static and motion graphic design. The role includes all stages of the design lifecycle, such as gathering client objectives, providing design/production solutions, developing concepts and layouts for motion and static designs, and determining final output.

Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Communications, Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Three years experience creating graphic design products, including motion graphics
• In-house and/or firm/agency design experience
• Experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (2018 or later), with emphasis on Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, and Photoshop
• Experience using Adobe After Effects is recommended
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); understanding of other Office 365 applications is desired
• Experience building templates with help documentation is highly desired

Job Expectations

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including needs assessment, quality standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, senior staff, information systems professionals, and non-technical users
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional CAO staff as well as customers and stakeholders
• Must be able to work additional hours as needed

Description of Work

• Consult with customers and stakeholders to determine needs and ensure customer satisfaction for static and motion graphic design
• Create print and multimedia content in support of communications, outreach, branding, reporting, or general marketing, including content for social media
• Handle multiple projects with fluctuating and competing deadlines
• Design and produce concepts and presentation approaches for visual communication media and collaborate with cross-functional team members to meet customer needs
• Provide and undergo peer review and quality checks on work products
• Participate in project teams supporting House offices on high-profile or complex projects, often with tight turnarounds
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current graphic design/multimedia software and techniques, with emphasis on Adobe Creative Cloud; assist with training team members on use of multimedia assets
• Provide feedback and input on planning issues and day-to-day functions
• Prepare recommendations for improvements and enhancements to ensure responsiveness to changing requirements; inform senior management of issues in a timely manner
• Assist in developing and implementing workplace policies, standards, procedures, and communication programs
• Participate in the development and distribution of related program documents and materials
• Perform other official duties as assigned

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Internet Publishing

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