"Multimedia Communications Specialist, Intermediate"

Multimedia Communications Specialist, Intermediate

Georgia State University

Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education (CETLOE)

Georgia State University's Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Online Education (CETLOE) is seeking a Multimedia Communications Specialist, Intermediate to join our versatile multimedia production studio team. We develop innovative learning projects that enhance the educational experience across GSU. Ranked the #3 Most Innovative National University by U.S. News & World Report, Georgia State is a leading force in the digital transformation of higher education. Learn more about our studio here: https://cetl.gsu.edu/studio/

We are looking for a creative professional with a strong visual and graphic design background to produce engaging media for university courses. This role thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment, working alongside designers specializing in Graphic Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, Video Production, and AR/VR. The ideal candidate is curious, eager to explore new tools and techniques, and motivated to continuously grow their skills.

WHAT MAKES CETLOE A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Multimedia Communications Specialist, you will be a creative professional responsible for conceptualizing, planning, producing, assessing, and continuously improving multimedia projects for GSU courses and programs. You will help shape how students experience learning by turning complex concepts into innovative, engaging, and inspirational media. Attention to detail and a human-centered design approach are critical, as is proficiency throughout the design process—from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups or prototypes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply human-centered design principles to create elegant, innovative content and interactions for a diverse student audience.
• Develop graphic content for GSU courses and departmental projects.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to convert complex data and concepts into innovative, sometimes interactive, infographics.
• Partner with graphic design and video production teams to produce cohesive multimedia packages, including interactive videos.
• Solicit and incorporate feedback from users, cross-disciplinary partners, and stakeholders; provide guidance and collaborate on implementation with instructional designers and subject matter experts.
• Ensure all designs meet ADA compliance standards or develop the skills to do so.

Qualifications:

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

• Strong background in visual and graphic design.
• Proficiency in design software and tools relevant to multimedia production.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new techniques, tools, and technologies.
• Experience creating engaging, user-centered media for educational or professional audiences is preferred.

Tools & Skills

Design Software (not all required; depth may outweigh breadth):

• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dimension, XD, Dreamweaver. Procreate and other design software.

Core Skills:

• Traditional Graphic Design
• Typography & Communication Design
• Interactive Design & Motion Graphics

Bonus / Additional Skills:

• Web development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, NodeJS
• CSS frameworks: Compass & Sass
• General web development knowledge