Multimedia Designer, Science Academy

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Multimedia Specialist to coordinate and produce multimedia resources across departments. You will create video, audio, graphics, and photography for course-related media, and implement a production process with evaluation protocols.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of professional multimedia experience, with strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Office, and LMS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of professional multimedia, communications or marketing experience.
• Additional work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to four 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.
• Commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and produce multimedia resources, video, audio, graphics, and photography.
• Produce course-related media for instructors.
• Implement a production process and evaluation protocol to measure success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Innovation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-direction

Self-motivation

Project management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

Canva

After Effects

Camtasia

GSuite

MS Office

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Canvas

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

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.

Preferences:

• 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.

Required Application Materials: Resume, 3 Professional References, Portfolio or 3 examples of work showing a complex STEM topic, Cover Letter

Best Consideration Date: September 17, 2026

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Department

Department

CMNS-College of Computer, Math & Natural Sciences

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

59,240 - 71,088 this will start as an hourly appointment.

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

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 regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. 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.

Employment Eligibility

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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