Multimedia Designer Job at Columbia University in New York

Job Type: Officer of Administration

Bargaining Unit:

Regular/Temporary: Regular

End Date if Temporary:

Hours Per Week: 35

Standard Work Schedule:

Building:

Salary Range: $72,000 - $75,000 Annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Website and Design, the Multimedia Designer supports and strengthens the Columbia College brand and institutional storytelling while helping maintain a cohesive visual identity across Columbia College channels. The role is responsible for creating graphic materials for print and digital communications; producing and managing photography and video content; supporting web and digital content updates; and maintaining organized and up-to-date media and asset libraries.

Responsibilities
Graphic Design

Designs print and digital communications materials for Columbia College, its units, students, staff, alumni, and supporters, including presentations, brochures, posters, signage, invitations, web and email assets, templates, brand toolkits, logos, iconography, and infographics

Establishes creative direction and applying strong visual storytelling, typography, and layout principles while ensuring alignment with Columbia College brand standards across all materials

Partners with CMEE colleagues on multiple annual communication campaigns, contributing to campaign planning, ideation, creative development, and production coordination to ensure timely delivery of visual assets that engage and inform key audiences

Incorporates feedback and revisions throughout the design process

Manages all aspects of print production, including preparing files for press, reviewing proofs, coordinating with printers and vendors, and ensuring high-quality execution of printed materials

Contributes to the continued evolution and refinement of the Columbia College brand by maintaining and enhancing visual standards, developing templates, guidelines, and best practices, and identifying opportunities to strengthen brand consistency across communications channels and platforms

Content Management

Oversees and keeps the College’s asset management platforms and tools up to date, including Lingo, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, YouTube and Google Drive

Maintains a master project tracker to monitor the status of digital and print media projects and requests

Photography/Video Support

Provides photography and video coverage firsthand, as needed, for events, headshots and campus life for use across Columbia College communications channels. Occasional evening and weekend event coverage may be required

Oversees photography and videography assignments, coordinating with campus and freelance photographers to ensure appropriate coverage

Manages asset distribution to partners and maintains organized media files for future use

Performs image retouching and video editing

Conduct archival photo research

Other Responsibilities

Contributes to the evolution of Columbia College’s creative direction by creating relevant, engaging visual content for current and prospective students

Stays current with emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices

Serve as liaison with outside production vendors, including the Columbia Photo Office, Columbia Creative, and Columbia Print Services

Updates and manages website content through Drupal content management system (CMS)

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent related experience required in graphic design, communications, visual arts, or similar field

Minimum of 2 years of professional graphic design experience

Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design, typography, illustration, and marketing communications skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Knowledge of print production processes

Familiarity with e‑mail marketing development

Experience with photography

Working knowledge of copyright laws related to design work and creative assets

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Creative thinker who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and priorities, with familiarity navigating higher education audiences, organizational structures, and administrative environments

Experience in motion graphics, animation, and video editing

Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Drupal and WordPress

Familiarity with motion graphics and video editing software, such as Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere

Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Sketch and Figma

**Applications submitted without aresume, cover letter and portfolio will not be reviewed**

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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