Senior Multimedia Designer - Remote Federal Projects

Aptive; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptive is seeking a Multimedia Specialist to lead digital media production across federal programs. This remote role requires a self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to deliver under pressure.

Responsibilities include end-to-end design, video production, and ensuring accessibility standards. Some travel for client engagements may be required, and security requirements apply.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in digital media production and design software.
• Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design, video, and multimedia production software.
• Experience producing multimedia deliverables that comply with Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute complex visual projects across digital, print, web, social media, and video platforms, ensuring every design aligns with brand strategy and technical specifications.
• Design and produce high-level design and video projects, from wireframing through final production, collaborating with marketing and technical teams to optimize user experience and aesthetic impact.
• Create and integrate visual, audio, and interactive content — including motion graphics, animations, infographics, and data visualizations — for digital platforms and presentations.
• Independently manage production workflows from planning through execution, including design concepts, photo shoots, video shoots, animations, and web-based media.
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to ensure multimedia products align with technical requirements and agency branding.
• Produce multimedia deliverables that meet Section 508 accessibility standards, including open/closed captioning, transcripts, descriptive audio, and alt text.
• Prepare and optimize graphics and video assets for web, social, email, and conference/display use, applying appropriate resolution, sizing, and file types for print and web.
• Create reusable, style-consistent templates and assets (e.g., thumbnail images, social cards, animated logos) so content can be repurposed efficiently across platforms.

Skills

Digital media production

Multimedia design software

Section 508 accessibility

Federal government experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Design

Tools

Graphic design software

Video editing software

Job description

Aptive is seeking a Multimedia Specialist to lead digital media production across federal programs. This remote role requires a self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to deliver under pressure.

Responsibilities include end-to-end design, video production, and ensuring accessibility standards. Some travel for client engagements may be required, and security requirements apply.