Multimedia Designer, Science Academy

This position is responsible for coordinating and producing multimedia resources, video, audio, graphics, and photography for a department or college. Coordinates production of multimedia resources. Produces course-related media for instructors.  Implements a production process and evaluation protocol to measure success. Other duties as assigned. 

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro) and other design or video tools (e.g., Canva, After Effects, Camtasia, or similar).

• Proficiency in GSuite and MS Office Suite, particularly Google Slides and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards.

• Familiarity with STEM disciplines sufficient to translate technical content into clear visuals.

• Familiarity with Canvas or similar LMS preferred.

• Experience designing visuals for narrated or instructor-led videos preferred.

• Ability to be creative, flexible, and innovative in design while following accessibility standards.

• Experience in collaborating with teams and clients.

• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, self-direction, and self motivation.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, work independently, and meet strict deadlines.

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of professional multimedia, communications or marketing experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of multimedia.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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