Multimedia Designer
Highlands College - Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275Work at Highlands College
Overview
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Overview
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Graphic/Motion Graphic design for Highlands College events, promotions, departments, and conferences
Must have experience in After Effects or be willing to take courses
Understand the Highlands College brand and support it and improve it through all design projects
Collaborate with various vendors on print projects
Stay current on creative industry updates and current products
Bring fresh inspiration and ideas to the table for design projects
Manage projects, organize tasks, and prioritize workload
Communicate with Creative manager and other team members
During non-business hours, he or she should be available for rare emergency work.
Be willing to assist the team in other areas such as: shooting content for projects, helping set up shoots, and other duties as assigned
Other Duties
Ability to take photos of events when needed
Participate in ministry at Church of the Highlands and Highlands College by leading small groups.
Affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith and the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.
QualificationsPersonal Characteristics
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Ability to work as a team player and discuss needs, challenges, and ideas
Ability to think ahead, anticipate needs, and offer creative solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
Ability to produce excellent work
Self-motivated to meet deadlines
Essential Traits
Life-giving spirit and attitude
Driven to pursue excellence
Takes initiative on creative solutions for projects
Out-of-the-box thinker
Creative mindset
Task-oriented
Loyalty to the vision of Highlands College, the team, and the church
Committed to fulfilling the Great Commission with integrity
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Abilities & Skills
Interpret and execute creative requests strategically
Ability to provide solutions to employee inquiries.
Ability to self-motivate and make independent decisions.
Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Clear understanding of Adobe Creative Suite including but not limited to:
Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, lnDesign, Lightroom
General knowledge of the design industry with a pulse for current trends and techniques
Education & Experience
Preferred minimum 2 years as a creative professional with a portfolio of work, preferably in a creative team, freelance, or agency environment
Experience designing for clients and balancing client needs with quality design, including stewarding client relationships.
Extent of Public Contact
Medium
Physical Demands
Moderate exposure to physical risk