Opportunity: Multimedia Designer – Onsite (Jackson, MS) Duration: 2 Year Term

Position Description and Job Skill Set

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

Required Skills/Experience

• 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.

• 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/Not Required

• 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.

Required & Preferred Skills

Operating Systems

Windows 10/11 – 1–2 years (Required)

Design & Development Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) – 3–5 years (Required)

Drupal or other CMS – 1–2 years (Required)

Adobe After Effects – 1–2 years (Preferred)

CommonLook – 1–2 years (Preferred)

Hardware

DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras – 1–2 years (Required)

Lighting & Audio Equipment – 1–2 years (Preferred)

Data & Asset Management

Digital Asset Management (OneDrive) – 3–5 years (Preferred)

Frameworks & Methodologies

WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Standards – 1–2 years (Preferred)

Social Media Strategy – 1–2 years (Required)

QA & Testing

Web Accessibility Testing – 1–2 years (Preferred)

PDF Accessibility Remediation (CommonLook) – 1–2 years (Preferred)