Multimedia Designer and Production Specialist

Position Summary

You are an innovative storyteller passionate about designing and producing video, graphical, and interactive content that inspires audiences to engage and take action. You thrive on having broad yet deep expertise in the latest techniques and technology needed to design quality creative media

The Multimedia Designer & Production Specialist is a critical member of the creative team, helping to raise the company and its clients’ awareness and engage target audiences. You consistently think outside of the box to provide graphic print designs, video production (pre-production, production, post-production editing), and a wide range of multimedia design services, including photography, photo compositing, artwork, multimedia presentations, animation, motion graphics, visual effects, social media ads, infographics, web, and ema

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About the Co

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pny
The company is an independent Houston-based full-service public relations consulting agency. The company also provides program and construction management support services and workforce development program ser

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ics.

Since 2010, the company has been steering decisions that reach strategic objectives and results for its clients. It begins with a shared client connection steeped in intentional communications planning, avid client advocacy, and value-added creative and technical support se

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vies.

The company capitalizes on expertise, experience, and resources to provide its clients with turn-key public relations, creative, stakeholder engagement, and government relations services. We offer a team with more than 150 years of combined experience and a proven track record of developing, executing, and managing results-oriented public relations

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ervces.

Essential Duties and Respo

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sibiities
• Produce and coordinate videos, photoshoots, digital graphics, and other multimedia content that is fresh, compelling, and inspires our core audiences to e

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gage nd act

• Designed various graphics and helped source photos for digital and print projects, including but not limited to video projects, infographics, email, website slide presentations, digital ad

graphis, etc.

• Serve as an in-house videographer, operating video and photography cameras, teleprompter, lighting, and sound equipment for recording presentations, events, and other mu

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timediaprojects

• Prepare and present cohesive, multi-dimensional creative concepts to support internal and external campaigns an

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priorit projects

• Participate in planning, messaging development, and creative sessions to elevate content and

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ampaign dvelopment.

• Oversee the project flow of all design/media production projects, including serving as creative liaison with the in-house team, creative agencies, vendors, and freelancers and as production coordinator for video and photography projects involvi

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g outside ontractors.

• Oversee the proofing process by delivering proofs internally and digitally, obtaining approvals, and shepherding changes quickly through in-house production and outside vendors, ensuring design consistenc

y

across alldeliverables

• Consistently deliver projects by deadline while managing work through a creativ

e

project mangement system

• Manage all current project files and archives for media production/design projects, including all design files, artwork, editorial/design proofs, phot

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s, videos, auio files, etc.

• Oversee use and maintenance of multimedia equipment and media studio. Research and recommend equipment and software updates b

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sed on industr best practices

• Stay abreast of digital design trends, learn and develop new design skills, and grow continually by attending

design conferenes and training.

• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effec

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ive functioning f the departm

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Essential Sills and Experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in graphic design and multimedia design with a strong portfolio exhibiting exceptional design aesthetic, mastery of typography, and overall creativity (including videography, photography, animation, illustration, interac

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ive creative elemens, and print design)

• Seve

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(7) years of designproduction experience

• Expert proficiency with Adobe production design tools, including Pre

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iere, After Effects, udition, and Photoshop

• Ability to create graphics and short videos for marketing campaigns and training, including social media platforms (e.g.,

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acebook, Instagram, YoTube) and web and email

• Knowledge of HTML, CS

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animations, and front-nd best practices a plus

• Strong understanding of the importance of brand identity and creatin

g

multi-channel content wth a cohesive brand voice

• Conceptual thinking and creative problem-

s

olving to take a project rom ideation to completion

• Highly creative with the abilit

y

to work autonomously, yetable to take direction well

• Collaborative, proactive team player with a positive attitude and high

l

evel of energy, able to wor in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively balance multiple projec

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s, deadlines, and deliverabls in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills, including the

a

bility to clearly articulate oth des

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gn decisions/rationale

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Strng customer-service orientaion

• Keen attention to detail

• A passion for continued learning on emerging creative platforms and technologies an

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ways to implement

those companis for the company an its cli

ent

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Essential Qualities
• En

couages and practices critical thinkng
• Is self-reflective and empathic

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Recognizes the influence of workplac relationships on

outcomes and results
• Maintains a resectful and accepting approach to

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thers
• Awareness of the influence of he larger context on individual behavior
• Collaboratively and creatively support

s the work efforts of colleag

ues at all lvels

a

nd in all

areas of the rganization
• Vald Texas Drvers License
• Reliable vehicle

Education
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in marketing, communications, multimedia,

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rap

hic design, digita

l marketing, or related ield, or equivalent diect industry experience

Physical Requirements
While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is frequently required to use finger dexterity a

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sufficient hand skill to use a computer keybord and be capable of reading a computer screen.

Also, they may need to remain seated for long periods, perf

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rm repetitive motions, and hear well enough to etect nuances and receive detailed information.

The employee may be required to walk, grasp objects, push or pull objects, bend, squat, reach, stand, or kn

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el. Vision abiliti

es required by this job inclue close vision for reparing and analyzing data.

Working Conditions
The work con

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tions described here are representative of thosean employee encounters while performing this job.

The incumbent will typically work indoors in a heated and air-conditioned office with a mixture of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent lig

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t with low to moderate noise levels or be subjectto working conditions conducive to a home office.

When trav

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l is expected, th

e incumbent will be exposed to otside environmenta conditions during those times.

Employee Benefits
The company provides the following rich employee benefits: Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and, health insurance that includes dental, vision, and life insurance with complimentary $100,000 provided by the company. The company also provide

s matching 401K program. The company provides complie