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At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Senior Video + Multimedia Manager

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of our Corporate Marketing team based in Chicago, IL

EXP is seeking a Senior Video + Multimedia Manager to lead the vision, development and execution of our multimedia program - transforming how we tell stories across video, motion and digital platforms.
This is a player-coach role responsible for both hands-on video production support and building the systems, standards and strategy that enable high-quality, adaptable multimedia output across the firm.
This role operates at the intersection of creative direction, adaptable systems and business impact, partnering closely with the Creative Director to build a high-performing, future-ready multimedia function that supports brand, business development and firmwide communications.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Video production + creative execution
  • Lead video production process focusing heavily on post-production including concepting, scripting, storyboarding and filming as needed. 
  • Produce high-quality content such as: Interviews, short-form and social video series, motion graphics, animations and GIFs, event and conference video content
    
• Multimedia strategy + systems development
  • Develop and maintain a corporate multimedia strategy and annual roadmap
  • Build scalable video and motion design systems, including standard workflows and templates for recurring content
  • Define EXP's motion brand identity, including animation style, typography, transitions and graphic elements

  • Establish production standards, file structures and naming conventions and governance workflows

• Business development + marketing support
  • Partner with business development teams to create custom multimedia assets for proposals and pursuits
  • Support firmwide marketing initiatives with strategic video content

  • Identify opportunities where multimedia enhances client engagement and storytelling impact

• Analytics + performance optimization
  • Track and report on multimedia performance across platforms
  • Establish KPIs for engagement and effectiveness
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve content performance and strategy

• Asset + library management
  • Lead firmwide photography and video asset planning and capture
  • Maintain a centralized, organized multimedia library as part of our larger digital asset management system
  • Proactively identify gaps and coordinate asset creation or sourcing

• Cross-functional collaboration 
  • Collaborate with Corporate Marketing, Corporate Communications and teams across EXP to align multimedia efforts with broader campaigns and business priorities

• Mentorship + team development
  • Mentor and support junior designers 
  • Provide guidance on production techniques, storytelling and best practices

  • Contribute to future team structure and resourcing strategies 

• Vendor + resource management as needed
  • Build and maintain a regional video production/vendor resource library for regions across North America

What your experience looks like

• 10-15+ years of professional experience in video production, multimedia or motion design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality storytelling and production capabilities
• Experience developing creative systems and templates

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and video production tools including Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. 

• Experience with DaVinci Resolve and collaborative tools like Frame.io and Figma, a plus 
• Strong understanding of brand standards and visual consistency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience in A/E/C or professional services industry preferred
• Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site production
• Experience using AI tools to enhance creative workflows 
  

What You'll Bring

• A passion for storytelling and creating meaningful, engaging content
• A balance of creative vision and operational discipline
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Comfort working independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team
• A drive to continuously learn, improve and innovate
  

Why Join EXP?

• You'll play a key role in shaping how a global firm tells its story-helping elevate our brand, support business development and create impactful experiences through multimedia.
• This is an opportunity to build a multimedia ecosystem, influence creative direction and make a measurable impact across the organization.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $125,000 Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits. 

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. 

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.