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Columbia University

Multimedia Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$72K - $75K/yr

Oversees photography and videography assignments, coordinating with campus and freelance ... Working knowledge of copyright laws related to design work and creative assets * Excellent written ...

Marylandconnect

$29.73/hr

Experience supervising, training, scheduling, or mentoring student workers, interns, freelancers ... Familiarity with brand standards, copyright, model releases, usage rights, accessibility ...

Harvard University

Design Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

Manage and oversee photo shoots with professional freelance photographers, ensuring high-quality visuals for OCER's digital and print assets. Maintain copyright and usage permissions. * Collaborate ...

SANDOW

Photo Editor

Manhattan, NY

Selection and management of photo interns and any freelance photo-research help.Developing and ... Strong understanding of photo copyright and negotiating rights usage and clearance. Strong ability ...

Harvard University

Design Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$57/hr

Manage and oversee photo shoots with professional freelance photographers, ensuring high-quality visuals for OCER's digital and print assets. Maintain copyright and usage permissions. * Collaborate ...

Maslow Media Group, Inc.

Producer

Clarksburg, MD · On-site

Identify equipment, staffing, copyright, licensing, and release requirements before production ... and freelance crew members. * Provide creative direction, technical guidance, and day-to-day ...

AAAS

Photo Editor

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$70K - $80K/yr

... freelance), with a portfolio demonstrating strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify ... Working knowledge of copyright and licensing standards * A solid grounding in basic science ...

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Multimedia Designer

Columbia University

New York, NY • On-site

$72K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • End Date if Temporary:
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building:
  • Salary Range: $72,000 - $75,000 Annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Website and Design, the Multimedia Designer supports and strengthens the Columbia College brand and institutional storytelling while helping maintain a cohesive visual identity across Columbia College channels. The role is responsible for creating graphic materials for print and digital communications; producing and managing photography and video content; supporting web and digital content updates; and maintaining organized and up-to-date media and asset libraries.
Responsibilities
Graphic Design
  • Designs print and digital communications materials for Columbia College, its units, students, staff, alumni, and supporters, including, presentations, brochures, posters, signage, invitations, web and email assets, templates, brand toolkits, logos, iconography, and infographics
  • Establishes creative direction and applying strong visual storytelling, typography, and layout principles while ensuring alignment with Columbia College brand standards across all materials
  • Partners with CMEE colleagues on multiple annual communication campaigns, contributing to campaign planning, ideation, creative development, and production coordination to ensure timely delivery of visual assets that engage and inform key audiences
  • Incorporates feedback and revisions throughout the design process
  • Manages all aspects of print production, including preparing files for press, reviewing proofs, coordinating with printers and vendors, and ensuring high-quality execution of printed materials
  • Contributes to the continued evolution and refinement of the Columbia College brand by maintaining and enhancing visual standards, developing templates, guidelines, and best practices, and identifying opportunities to strengthen brand consistency across communications channels and platforms

Content Management
  • Oversees and keeps the College's asset management platforms and tools up to date, including Lingo, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, YouTube and Google Drive
  • Maintains a master project tracker to monitor the status of digital and print media projects and requests

Photography/Video Support
  • Provides photography and video coverage firsthand, as needed, for events, headshots and campus life for use across Columbia College communications channels. Occasional evening and weekend event coverage may be required
  • Oversees photography and videography assignments, coordinating with campus and freelance photographers to ensure appropriate coverage
  • Manages asset distribution to partners and maintains organized media files for future use
  • Performs image retouching and video editing
  • Conduct archival photo research

Other Responsibilities
  • Contributes to the evolution of Columbia College's creative direction by creating relevant, engaging visual content for current and prospective students
  • Stays current with emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices
  • Serve as liaison with outside production vendors, including the Columbia Photo Office, Columbia Creative, and Columbia Print Services
  • Updates and manages website content through Drupal content management system (CMS)
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required in graphic design, communications, visual arts, or similar field
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional graphic design experience
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design, typography, illustration, and marketing communications skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Knowledge of print production processes
  • Familiarity with e-mail marketing development
  • Experience with photography
  • Working knowledge of copyright laws related to design work and creative assets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Creative thinker who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and priorities, with familiarity navigating higher education audiences, organizational structures, and administrative environments
  • Experience in motion graphics, animation, and video editing
  • Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Drupal and WordPress
  • Familiarity with motion graphics and video editing software, such as Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere
  • Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Sketch and Figma

**Applications submitted without aresume, cover letter and portfolio will not be reviewed**
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