Multimedia Designer

JobSpace; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fern Wave Media Limited is seeking a creative Multimedia Designer to join our team in Rotorua, NZ. You will develop engaging multimedia content for client projects, including video production, motion graphics, photography, and digital graphics.

You will collaborate with our creative and account management teams to translate client briefs and brand concepts into high-quality visuals, while managing multiple projects to meet deadlines and maintain consistent branding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Multimedia Design or related field.
• Experience in multimedia design, video production, motion graphics, or related creative role.
• Proven ability to create multimedia content for various clients and brands.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design and produce multimedia content including videos, graphics and social media assets.
• Film and edit promotional videos, interviews and tutorials.
• Create visuals tailored for websites, social media and mobile apps.
• Interpret client briefs, target audiences and brand requirements.
• Develop storyboards, layouts and production plans.
• Handle camera operation, lighting, sound, editing and color correction.
• Produce motion graphics, animations and branded elements.
• Ensure consistency of visual identity across materials.
• Review work against feedback and project goals.
• Manage multiple client projects and deadlines.
• Organise and maintain media libraries and project files.

Skills

Video production

Post-production

Communication skills

Time management

Branding understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Multimedia Design or related field

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Fern Wave Media Limited is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Multimedia Designer to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing engaging multimedia content for a range of client projects. This includes video production, motion graphics, photography, digital graphics, social media content, and other visual materials.

You will work closely with our creative and account management teams to transform client requirements and brand concepts into effective, high-quality multimedia content.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design, and produce multimedia content, including promotional videos, motion graphics, infographics, photography, digital advertisements, and social media assets.
• Film and edit promotional videos, short-form content, interviews, tutorials, and other client-facing video materials.
• Create visual content tailored to different digital platforms, including websites, social media, online advertising, and mobile applications.
• Work with the creative and account management teams to understand client briefs, target audiences, brand requirements, and project objectives.
• Develop creative concepts, storyboards, visual layouts, and production plans for multimedia projects.
• Carry out video production tasks, including camera operation, lighting, sound recording, editing, colour correction, audio editing, and post-production.
• Produce motion graphics, animations, visual effects, and branded graphic elements for client campaigns.
• Maintain consistent visual identity and brand standards across all multimedia materials.
• Review and revise creative work in response to internal reviews and client feedback.
• Manage multiple client projects and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Organise and maintain digital media libraries, project files, raw footage, design assets, and final deliverables.
• Apply appropriate file management, naming, version control, backup, and quality assurance procedures.
• Check completed content for visual quality, technical accuracy, platform compatibility, and brand consistency.
• Research current multimedia design techniques, social media formats, creative technologies, and digital content trends.
• Recommend practical improvements to the company’s multimedia production processes and creative standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communication, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in multimedia design, digital design, video production, motion graphics, or a related creative role.
• Proven ability to create multimedia content for different clients, brands, or commercial projects.
• Practical experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong video production and post-production skills, including filming, lighting, sound recording, editing, colour correction, and audio editing.
• Experience creating content for websites, social media platforms, and digital advertising campaigns.
• A good understanding of visual composition, typography, colour, branding, storytelling, and digital content formats.
• Ability to interpret client briefs and turn ideas into clear and engaging visual content.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication, collaboration, time-management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, respond professionally to feedback, and meet deadlines.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating relevant multimedia, video, animation, photography, or digital design work is required.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is creative, technically capable, and comfortable working across different types of multimedia projects. You should be able to manage a project from initial concept through filming, design, editing, revision, and final delivery while maintaining quality and consistency.

You will also be a reliable team member who can communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and develop visual solutions that meet each client’s commercial and branding objectives.