Advancement Multimedia Designer: Visual Storytelling

Western University; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University is seeking a Multimedia Manager to transform stories of student achievement and donor impact into compelling visual experiences. The role spans print, digital, video, and events, driving brand-consistent, accessible design across campaigns.

You will lead creative concepts, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outputs that support advancement priorities and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multimedia design, visual communications, digital media, animation, film, or related field.
• Five+ years of professional design experience, including creative direction, multimedia production, or team leadership.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual design, multimedia storytelling, brand development, and integrated campaign work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain creative direction for University Advancement’s fundraising and donor communications.
• Design print and digital publications, campaigns, and donor reports.
• Create integrated multimedia assets across print, digital, video, and environmental graphics.
• Plan and art-direct photography and video shoots, including talent coordination and location planning.
• Develop campaign identities, design systems, and visual treatments for advancement priorities.
• Oversee projects from concept to final delivery with timelines and approvals.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

UX design

Brand management

Accessibility design

AI ethics in design

Stakeholder collaboration

Visual storytelling

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multimedia design, visual communications, digital media, animation, film, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)

Canva

Job description

Western University is seeking a Multimedia Manager to transform stories of student achievement and donor impact into compelling visual experiences. The role spans print, digital, video, and events, driving brand-consistent, accessible design across campaigns.

You will lead creative concepts, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outputs that support advancement priorities and audience engagement.