MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 (3-5 years)
- 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
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- 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
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.
Period of Performance: Until 4/29/2028
Location: Jackson, MS (100% ONSITE)