Multimedia Designer

DepartmentEPIC - Communications

About the DepartmentThe University of Chicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth (ICSG) is a groundbreaking effort uniting faculty from across the university to advance society’s understanding of our energy and climate future. The Institute combines faculty insights in energy markets and policy, climate systems engineering, and energy technology to produce world-changing ideas while also investing in the next generation of energy and climate thinkers, leaders, and innovators through novel educational programs.

Job SummaryThe Multimedia Designer will lead the visual strategy for the Institute by building and maintaining a compelling and consistent brand. As the visual and graphic design lead on the communications team, the Multimedia Designer will design and produce all visual content for the Institute, including visual communication products for our web, email, social media, and print platforms. The ideal candidate will have a combination of creative and brand-building skills and experience, as well as an eye for detail and aesthetics. The Multimedia Designer will report to the Senior Director of Communications, Marketing and External Engagement.

Responsibilities

Leads in the design, development, and production of digital and print materials. This includes marketing and fundraising resources, reports, research briefs, program collateral, promotional flyers, social graphics, e-mail campaigns and other assets. Coordinates with external printers.

Produces compelling and professional highlight videos of the Institute’s research, education, and outreach efforts. Leads the start-to-end production of video content, including developing content ideas, coordinating, conducting and taping interviews with an eye towards staging, and artfully incorporating appropriate B-roll and visual elements.

Contracts, manages and provides technical and aesthetic oversight of audio, video, livestream, lighting and photography vendors that may be needed for Institute events or other projects, working in coordination with the Events and Operations Manager. Video records full events and produces highlight reels.

Manages the Institute’s digital asset library, providing an organization system for easily accessing assets through multiple online systems and cloud-based platforms for the team’s use.

Advises on new software and online platforms to best produce cutting-edge and customizable visual materials.

Oversees the Institute’s multimedia equipment, ensuring its proper maintenance, care, and repair. Advises on updated equipment as needed.

Coordinates production support with outside vendors. Negotiates contracts with vendors.

Ensures that graphic projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the user's satisfaction.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualification

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multimedia/video production or a related field.

Experience:

Professional graphic design experience, with video production highly desired.

Some background in multimedia journalism, in a multifaceted position as part of a creative agency, strategic communications firm or digital news media outlet, or a related role.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere).

Familiarity with front-end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Svelte or other development frameworks).

Knowledge of current trends and best practices in graphic design, video production, and data visualization techniques.

Preferred Competencies

Exceptional visual skills, including demonstrable design knowledge (layout, typography, color, interaction design, etc.).

Quickly learn, comprehend, and translate complex ideas into compelling visual content.

Strong interpersonal skills, work both independently with a high degree of initiative and collaboratively as part of a team.

Manage and prioritize job tasks, perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism and product quality.

Strategic and creative thinking, project management, and planning skills.

Excellent organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, creativity, flexibility and attention to detail.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)

Cover Letter (required)

Three Professional References Contact Information (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job FamilyCommunications

Role ImpactIndividual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5

Drug Test RequiredNo

Health Screen RequiredNo

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo

Pay Rate TypeSalary

FLSA StatusExempt

Pay Range$90,000.00 - $105,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits EligibleYes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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