Position SummaryReporting 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.ResponsibilitiesGraphic DesignDesigns 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 infographicsEstablishes creative direction and applying strong visual storytelling, typography, and layout principles while ensuring alignment with Columbia College brand standards across all materialsPartners 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 audiencesIncorporates feedback and revisions throughout the design processManages all aspects of print production, including preparing files for press, reviewing proofs, coordinating with printers and vendors, and ensuring high-quality execution of printed materialsContributes 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 platformsContent ManagementOversees and keeps the College’s asset management platforms and tools up to date, including Lingo, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, YouTube and Google DriveMaintains a master project tracker to monitor the status of digital and print media projects and requestsPhotography/Video SupportProvides 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 requiredOversees photography and videography assignments, coordinating with campus and freelance photographers to ensure appropriate coverageManages asset distribution to partners and maintains organized media files for future usePerforms image retouching and video editingConduct archival photo researchOther ResponsibilitiesContributes to the evolution of Columbia College’s creative direction by creating relevant, engaging visual content for current and prospective studentsStays current with emerging design trends, technologies, and best practicesServe as liaison with outside production vendors, including the Columbia Photo Office, Columbia Creative, and Columbia Print ServicesUpdates and manages website content through Drupal content management system (CMS)Perform other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor’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 skillsProficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and IllustratorKnowledge of print production processesFamiliarity with e-mail marketing developmentExperience with photographyWorking knowledge of copyright laws related to design work and creative assetsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environmentCreative thinker who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamPreferred QualificationsExperience working in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and priorities, with familiarity navigating higher education audiences, organizational structures, and administrative environmentsExperience in motion graphics, animation, and video editingFamiliarity with CMS platforms such as Drupal and WordPressFamiliarity with motion graphics and video editing software, such as Adobe After Effects and Adobe PremiereFamiliarity with design and prototyping tools such as Sketch and FigmaApplications submitted without a resume, cover letter and portfolio will not be reviewedEqual Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
