Multimedia Designer

Position Overview

Reports to: Vice President of Marketing & Communications

FLSA:

Schedule: Some nights and weekends are required. Light travel is expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the assigned and essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce multimedia content for digital and print initiatives, including but not limited to presentations, video productions, multimedia programs, websites, and print-based materials (newsletters, flyers, packaging, etc.).
• Conceptualize, strategize, manage, and execute digital and print assets.
• Translate abstract concepts into effective visual form in a variety of media.
• Optimize content for different devices, platforms, and distribution channels.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop multimedia strategies to help reach sales goals.
• Update and maintain style guidelines in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team.
• Serve as the primary brand champion for Hennepin Arts, ensuring consistency and quality in all digital and print initiatives.
• Meet with internal teams to discuss graphic design needs, project scope, brainstorm ideas, and review and recommend design options.
• Produce storyboards, drafts, and communication plans to ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the project.
• Seek continual feedback from stakeholders during the project lifecycle and provide regular status updates.
• Manage and maintain multimedia equipment and software, staying current with the latest multimedia technologies and trends.
• Provide technical support for related issues.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, animation, film, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• 5-7 years demonstrated experience in effective multimedia design.
• Proficiency in graphic design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing previous projects.
• Expertise in multimedia software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, and Canva.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and various computer platforms.
• Competence in performing both artistic and technical work.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with color theory, layout and graphic design principles, typography, animation and motion graphics techniques, mobile app development, and copyright and fair use regulations and policy.

Benefits & Perks

• This document is available in alternative formats.
• Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background check; your written consent will be obtained prior to the check.
• Hennepin Arts is committed to recruiting and engaging individuals without regard to disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation and encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the Minnesota communities served.