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The Multi-Media Designer will be responsible for executing high-quality media production, including animation, video editing, and motion graphics, while collaborating with various teams to enhance K-12 programs.

Responsibilities: The role involves managing media production efforts, innovating with tools and technologies, leading program reviews, and consulting on budget estimates.

Skills: Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere and After Effects; strong graphic design skills; proficiency in Google G-Suite; and solid communication skills.

Qualifications: Preferred experience with educational media, instructional software, and e-learning, along with strong technical skills and a minimum of 5 years in media production.

Location: The position is remote and can be performed from anywhere within the United States.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $65,000 - $95,000.

The Multimedia Designer is a hands-on, detail-oriented role responsible for monitoring concurrent small and large-scale media production efforts. This may include, but is not limited to, animation, illustration, ideation, video editing, game design, and motion graphics creation. The designer's focus is on the rapid and skillful execution of high-quality media, always seeking to innovate with new tools and technologies to maintain a forward-thinking approach.

The Multimedia Designer works closely with producers, designers, UX, editorial, technology, and program management teams to maintain the customer experience of every K-12 program. This role requires a strong sense of craftsmanship and an ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. The Multimedia Designer receives little instruction on routine work and general instruction on new assignments. 

The Multimedia Designer may occasionally be assigned to lead a program review and/or meet with editorial and technology in place of the Supervising Producer or Sr Multimedia Designer on certain projects. The Multimedia Designer may also be consulted on new program budget estimates.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Premiere and After Effects.
• Experience with Graphic Design and Kinetic text strongly preferred, and an eye for good shot composition and layout is necessary.
• Experience with educational media, instructional software, or e-learning preferred.
• Proficiency in Google G-Suite.
• General understanding of media management and archiving best practices with the ability to follow established procedures and workflows.
• Knowledge of other design tools, motion graphics practices, sound design, and photography is a plus.
• Strong technical, process analysis, and documentation skills.
• Unflappable, with the ability to bring a sense of calm assurance to high-energy interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
• Minimum of 5 years producing Media assets.
• Flexibility, initiative, autonomy, and creativity is a must.
• Knowledge of current media landscape and trends with a desire to innovate and explore new ideas.