HillDay is hiring: Multi-Media Designer & Production Specialist in Houston

MULTI-MEDIA DESIGNER & PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary
You are an innovative storyteller with a passion for 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 HillDay team helping to raise company awareness and client and deeply engage core audiences in our mission. You consistently think outside of the box to provide 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 ads, infographics, web, email and occasionally print design.

About the HillDay
HillDay Public Relations, Inc. is an independent Houston-based full-service public relations consulting agency. HillDay also provides program and construction management support services and Momentum Workforce Development Program services through its subsidiary, HillDay Industries, Inc. Since 2010, HillDay Public Relations, Inc. 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 services.
The HillDay team capitalizes on its 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 100 years of combined experience and a proven track record of developing, executing, and managing results-oriented public relations services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Produce and coordinate videos, photoshoots, digital graphics, and other multimedia content thatis fresh, compelling and inspires our core audiences to engage and take action
•Design a variety of graphics and help source photos for use on digital and print projects includingbut not limited to video projects, infographics, email, website slide presentations, digital ad graphics,etc.
•Serve as in-house videographer, operating video and photography cameras, teleprompter,lighting, and sound equipment for recording of presentations, events and other multimedia projects
•Prepare and present cohesive, multi-dimensional creative concepts to support internal andexternal campaigns and priority projects
•Participate in planning, messaging development and creative sessions to elevate content andcampaign development.
•Oversee project flow of all design/media production projects, including serving as creative liaisonwith in-house team, creative agencies, vendors and freelancers and production coordinator for videoand photography projects involving outside contractors.

Oversee proofing process by delivering proofs internally and/or digitally, obtaining approvals and shepherding changes quickly through in-house production and outside vendors, Ensuring design consistency across all deliverables
• Consistently deliver projects on deadline while managing work through a creative project management system
• Manage all current project files and archives for media production/design projects, including all design files, artwork, editorial/design proofs, photos, videos, audio files, etc.
• Oversee use and maintenance of multimedia equipment and media studio. Research and recommend equipment and software updates based on industry best practices
• Stay abreast of digital design trends. Learn and develop new design skills as well as continual growth through attending design conferences and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

Essential Skills and Experience
• Minimum 5 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, interactive creative elements and print design)
• 5+ years design production experience
• Expert proficiency with Adobe production design tools, including Premiere, After Effects, Audition and Photoshop
• Ability to create graphics and short videos for marketing campaigns, including social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and web and email
• Knowledge of HTML CSS animations, and front-end best practices a plus
• Strong understanding of the importance of brand identity and creating multi-channel content with cohesive brand voice
• Conceptual thinking and creative problem solving to take a project from ideation to completion
• Highly creative with the ability to work autonomously, yet able to take direction well
• Collaborative, proactive team player with a positive attitude and high level of energy able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively balance multiple projects, deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly articulate both design decisions/rationale
• Strong customer-service orientation
• Keen attention to detail
• A passion for continued learning on emerging creative platforms and technologies and ways to implement those at HillDay

Essential Qualities
• Encourages and practices critical thinking
• Is self-reflective and empathic
• Recognizes the influence of workplace relationships on outcomes and results
• Maintains a respectful and accepting approach to others
• Awareness of the influence of the larger context on individual behavior

Collaboratively and creatively supports the work efforts of colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the organization
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Education
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in marketing, communications, multimedia, graphic design, digital marketing, or related field.
Physical Requirements
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is frequently required to use finger dexterity as well as sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. Also, may need to remain seated for long periods of time, can perform repetitive motions, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information. The employee may be required to walk, grasp objects, push or pull objects, bend, squat, reach, stand, or kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for preparing and analyzing data.

Working Conditions
The work conditions described here is representative of those an 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 light with low to moderate noise levels or be subject to working conditions conducive to a home office. When travel is expected, the incumbent will be exposed to outside environmental conditions during those times.