Multimedia Designer I

Texas Association of Counties; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Association of Counties seeks a skilled graphic designer to support visual communications across print, digital and multimedia platforms. You will apply brand guidelines and develop core creative skills to enhance publications, conferences, campaigns and digital communications.

The role involves design for diverse materials, coordinating with vendors, and creating multimedia content including photography, video, and basic motion graphics while collaborating with communications staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital media or a related field.
• Experience creating visual content for print, digital or multimedia platforms preferred.
• Training or coursework in photography, video production or multimedia tools helpful.

Responsibilities

• Design materials for publications, presentations, promotional materials and events in accordance with brand guidelines.
• Create layouts and graphics for print and digital platforms and select imagery.
• Prepare files for digital production and printing and maintain project files.
• Coordinate with in-house print shop and external vendors to meet timelines.
• Contribute to multimedia content including photography, video, motion graphics and other visuals.
• Capture staff events and headshots and perform basic photo editing and color correction.
• Participate in video production from setup to post-production and editing.
• Create motion graphics for videos and digital campaigns.
• Collaborate with staff and clients to understand requirements and incorporate feedback.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand guidelines

Visual communication

Photography

Video production

Motion graphics

Print and digital production

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Graphic design software

Photo/Video editing tools

Job description

Support the creation of visual communications that strengthen organizational messaging across print digital and multimedia platforms. The position contributes to graphic design photography video production and related visual content while applying brand guidelines and developing core creative skills. The role enhances the impact of publications conferences campaigns presentations and digital communications through consistent and effective visual design.

Essential Job Functions

• Design and produce creative materials for publications presentations promotional materials conferences email social media digital signage and other communications in accordance with brand and style guidelines.
• Create and adapt layouts graphics and visual elements for print and digital platforms including selecting imagery and preparing complementary visual assets.
• Prepare graphic design files for digital production and printing and maintain organized current project files.
• Coordinate with the in house print shop and external vendors as directed to meet production timelines and specifications.
• Participate in the creation of multimedia content that incorporates graphic design photography video motion graphics and other visual elements for communications.
• Capture staff event and conference photography headshots and basic video and perform basic photo editing retouching and color correction for print and digital use.
• Participate in video production from setup through post production including recording basic editing graphics titles transitions and preparation of finished content for digital platforms.
• Create basic motion graphics and visual elements for videos presentations digital signage social media and other digital communications.
• Collaborate with communications staff designers project managers and internal clients to understand project requirements support larger projects and incorporate feedback from reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Non-essential Job Functions

• Provide expanded production support for livestreams webinars virtual events and Studio 254 beyond basic setup and recording.
• Work with freelance videographers to support video production needs.
• Participate in professional development activities including recommended annual training hours.

Experience / Education Requirements

• Bachelor degree in graphic design visual communication digital media or a related field.
• Experience creating visual content for print digital or multimedia platforms is preferred.
• Training or coursework in photography video production or multimedia tools is helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate to persons with a variety of cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles brand application and visual communication.
• Skill in using standard design software tools and preparing files for print and digital production.
• Skill in basic photography video recording and simple photo and video editing.
• Ability to follow creative direction apply feedback and work with close guidance from senior staff.
• Ability to manage time prioritize tasks and maintain organized project files.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and support creative work across multiple communication platforms.
• Ability to develop new skills in multimedia production and expand creative capabilities over time.