Multimedia Designer Lead

The Position

Title: Multimedia Designer Lead

Position Type: Full time

Requisition No: 25008

Category: Classified

Supervisor: Assistant Dean, Learning Experience

Last Updated: August 2024

Job Purpose: This position involves leading the design and production of a wide range of digital content, including videos, animations, graphics, and interactive elements, to support the institution's instructional needs. 

Location: Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range: The beginning salary range for this position is Classified 24, (Steps 1-3) $93,060.63 - $102,616.73

The first review of applications shall occur approximately on August 30, 2024.

Position Overview

The Multimedia Designer Lead is a dynamic and creative role responsible for developing and executing innovative multimedia projects that enhance the institution's educational offerings. This position involves leading the design and production of a wide range of digital content, including videos, animations, graphics, and interactive elements, to support the institution's instructional needs. The Multimedia Designer Lead will collaborate closely with various departments to conceptualize, design, and deliver high-quality multimedia content that engages audiences, supports teaching and learning, and promotes the institution's brand and mission.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties below are representative of the role and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed within the scope of work.

• Lead and manage multimedia projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet quality standards, deadlines, and objectives.
• Design and produce a variety of digital content, including videos, animations, graphics, and interactive elements, for instructional, marketing, and informational purposes.
• Collaborate with the Curriculum and Assessment Faculty, Instructional Design Faculty,  and subject matter experts on the planning, execution, and delivery of multimedia projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with Curriculum and Assessment Faculty, Instructional Design Faculty,  and subject matter experts to define project objectives, establish creative direction, and provide feedback and guidance throughout the design process.
• Provide expert guidance on the latest multimedia technologies and creative trends to enhance content quality and engagement.
• Develop and manage a digital asset library, ensuring all multimedia content is organized, accessible, and properly licensed.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of multimedia content, making data-informed adjustments to strategies and techniques as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and communications, student success, workforce, and technology, to align multimedia initiatives with broader organizational objectives and initiatives.
• Set performance goals, and provide ongoing feedback and support to help team members achieve departmental goals.

• Perform other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in multimedia design principles and production techniques, including video production, graphic design, animation, and web development.
• Proficiency in multimedia software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), and web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Strong creative and visual storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for aesthetics and detail.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead projects, manage timelines, and coordinate teams effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including faculty and staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and solicit feedback constructively.
• Knowledge of current trends in digital media, education technology, and the ability to apply this knowledge in a higher education context.
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, staff and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field, or 6 years experience in multimedia design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your creative work across various digital platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in multimedia design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), 3D modeling and animation software (e.g., Blender, Maya), and other relevant tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and visual communication concepts.
• Experience with UX/UI design and prototyping tools is preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and other web development languages.

Working Conditions and Travel

• Calbright College is a statewide online college where all instruction and support are done via various online technologies both in person and remotely. Calbright College has administrative offices in Sacramento available for use. When working remotely, employees should be able and willing to use digital communication tools as used by the college, and have the ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Calbright College policies, procedures, and Title IX.
• Calbright College celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing Calbright College’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
• Requires the ability to function in a remote online instructional environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone and in-person. Requires speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings, on the phone, and to distinguish sound prompts from various types of equipment. Requires near visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens. Requires sufficient hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials, operate a personal computer keyboard, and operate standard office equipment. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Calbright College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Calbright College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Who We Are

Calbright College is one of California’s newest community colleges – the first statewide, online campus designed to bridge the gap between employers with unfilled positions and students who don’t have either the time or money to attend a traditional school. Our mission is to increase economic mobility and close equity gaps for working adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education by offering online, flexible, affordable skills-based programs that provide tangible economic value for both working adults and hiring managers.

Compensation$93,060.63 - $102,616.73