Multimedia Designer

Socket.dev; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Multimedia Designer at Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) is responsible for creating all advertising and collateral materials to support FCN communications and marketing initiatives. The role involves designing brochures, digital graphics, newsletters, posters and more, with a focus on FCN branding and audience-specific messaging.

Based primarily at the USF Tampa campus, this position offers remote flexibility 1-2 days per week and requires collaboration with marketing teams to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media or related field is required.
• Two years of related experience or a Master’s degree is acceptable.
• Proficiency in graphic design concepts and typography is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review project information and brainstorm concepts aligned with FCN priorities.
• Create advertising and collateral for multiple platforms.
• Design layouts, typography, color, and information flow.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Photography

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media or related field

Two years of related experience; or Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Video editing software

Job description

Multimedia Designer, Florida Center for Nursing

The Multimedia Designer is responsible for all creative assets that support communications and marketing initiatives for the Florida Center for Nursing (FCN).

FCN, headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing, is a state workforce center established to address nursing workforce issues.

The Multimedia Designer creates all advertising and collateral materials, including brochures, digital graphics, newsletters, posters, advertisements, flyers and more.

This position is primarily based at the USF campus in Tampa, with remote flexibility 1-2 days per week.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Duties

• Reviews new project information (audience, message, deadlines, etc.), brainstorms creative ideas and develops concepts that align with FCN priorities.
• Creates original work for various platforms while understanding the purpose behind each creative project and being able to adapt the work based on desired outcome – e.g. general awareness, event registration, etc.
• Creates designs by determining information flow, content layout, use of graphics, typography, color, etc. based upon available space, layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Designs all creative materials on deadline while incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Works with marketing and communications team members to develop a deep understanding of FCN goals, stakeholders and priorities, and be able to develop creative materials that align with those priorities.
• Develops a deep understanding of various FCN audiences and then be able to adapt creative materials to those specific audiences.
• Responsible for maintaining FCN brand standards and elevating the FCN brand through creative work. Reviews the FCN brand guide and updates regularly in collaboration with FCN leadership.
• Develops a deep understanding of new design techniques and technology and then uses this knowledge to elevate the creative work.
• Assists with capturing photography and videography needed for creative projects or at assigned events such as FCN conferences.
• Edits photos and videos for distribution across digital platforms
• Oversees digital asset management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to foster teamwork
• Sound decision-making skills
• Detail-oriented
• Performs work under minimal supervision
• Partners with marketing and communications team members and follows departmental policies, practices, and procedures
• Ability to work on project teams and consistently meet deliverable deadlines
• Extensive knowledge of graphic design concepts and principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; focused on customer and client satisfaction
• Excellent task management and organizational skills

Working Conditions

• Environment – Typical indoor environment/office setting.
• Physical Requirements – climbing, standing, stooping, and/or typing; Ability to lift up to 20lbs as needed.
• Travel – Ability to travel to other USF campuses and/or other locations as requested.

Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Digital Media, or related field, with two years of experience in related positions; or a Master’s degree in the fields listed above. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which foster their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.