Digital Media Designer Part Time

JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for developing visually compelling and engaging digital content for variousplatforms, including social media, display advertising, web, multimedia, and video within pre-determinedguidelines.
This position requires a broad skill set, including experience in digital content creation, simpleanimation, photography, and a strong understanding of branding and marketing strategies.
This positioncollaborates with the Art Director and the Marketing Team to deliver innovative designs that effectivelycommunicate the College s brand and marketing messages.
It reports to the Art Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Content planning; actively participate in team brainstorming sessions.-Use Adobe Creative Suite software as well as web-based applications like Canva, to create concepts, solve problems and provide strong visual solutions for the College s branding and marketing initiatives and various design-related projects.-Assist with organization and management of the college s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.-Prepare final files to meet specified requirements for electronic transmission to vendors.-Collaborate with other members of the Marketing and Creative Services Team to develop campaigns for recruitment, retention and community awareness.-Stay up to date with design trends, particularly in web display advertising and social media.-Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
• Associate Degree and two years related experience.-Experience in the fundamentals of design and typography.-Adept at using Adobe Creative Suite software, specifically InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.-Able to stay up to date on industry trends and research.-Ability to problem solve and creatively strategize.-Ability to complete tasks quickly and effectively in a fast-paced and changing field.
• Self-motivated with the ability to exhibit professional behavior at all times-Ability to work independently or in a group.
PreferredExperience with Canva and Media Valet.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is normally sedentary which requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/ornegligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
• Hear/talk/communicate Must be able to exchange information and communicate-Visual acuity - Ability to perceive or detect surroundings-Mental acuity Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter-Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)-Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
College campus, direct contact with diverse students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms,common areas, offices, and campus environments.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomfortswhich require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms.
Use ofsafe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with somehighly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire andbuilding safety regulations; observance of college vehicle policies and laws when/if driving a college vehicleand observance of all college policies.
Work hours may vary as assigned by supervisor (not to exceed 29hours per week).
Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this positiondescription does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Directions to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit a resume and provide a digital portfolio web URL or PDF emailed .
@carrollcc.edu
Application deadline for this position is July 5, 2024.
To qualify for employment, selected candidates must-successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)-be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment-be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employment-be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships -complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process
Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
CarrollCommunity College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.recblid ew48gzprerpo238yxawnuddr798oo1
Associated topics:
art director, director, editor in chief, executive, film, head writer, president, principal editor, production, showrunner