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Purdue University

Senior Multimedia Designer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - West Lafayette, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ January 15th, 2025

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Purdue University is hiring a Senior Multimedia Designer. The role involves designing, programming, and maintaining websites, developing multimedia projects like infographics and brochures, and troubleshooting web-related technical issues, with essential skills in web design, graphic design, and digital communication practices. Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, and knowledge of SEO, Google Analytics, and content management systems are required.

 Highlights
  • Design and maintain Administrative Operations websites, develop multimedia projects.
  • Troubleshoot technical problems with web pages and applications.
  • Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in communications, graphic design, or related field.
  • Minimum of four years of experience in digital marketing, graphic design, or related fields.
  • Familiar with SEO, Google Analytics, web production processes, and graphic standards.
  • Proficiency with Cascade, WordPress, or other content management systems.
  • Significant benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • FLSA Exempt, defined contribution retirement eligibility, with no sponsorship for employment authorization.

Senior Multimedia Designer Full Description

Job Summary
The senior multimedia designer works in coordination with other members of the Administrative Operations Communications Department to deliver timely, quality communications support for Administrative Operations. This position requires a seasoned professional contributor who will implement complex projects and processes with limited supervision. Primary responsibilities include the design, programming, production and maintenance of Administrative Operations websites, along with the development of multimedia projects such as infographics, flyers, brochures, reports and photography. Additional responsibilities include the ability to troubleshoot technical problems associated with webpages and web applications. Multimedia experience in video, motion graphics, print production and/or audio production would be beneficial. 
 
To be successful, the candidate will need to have a broad understanding of digital communication practices and exhibit skills with respect to graphic design principles, web design, marketing and branding, problem solving, time management and adaptability. 
 
This is a hybrid position that alternates between working remotely and reporting to the West Lafayette campus as needed by job requirements. The successful candidate must live within daily driving distance of the West Lafayette campus. 
 
About Us:
Administrative Operations powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. Be part of the team that supports the university’s day-to-day operations and strategic vision for the future. Administrative Operations’ services including purchasing, new capital construction and renovation, grounds and landscaping, public safety, utilities, logistics, architecture and more.
 
What We're Looking For:
Experience and Education Needed:
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design or related field 
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in digital marketing, graphic design, communications or related field

Skills Needed:
  • Knowledge of: 
    • SEO and Google Analytics
    • web production processes and graphic standards 
  • Must be able to provide a portfolio that highlights a variety of website and creative projects 
  • Customer service orientation with a “can-do” attitude
  • Good time management skills to meet deadlines on multiple projects
  • Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency 
  • Ability to design, develop and program web pages 
  • Experience: 
    • working across digital mediums
    • following brand standards 
    • in fast-paced work environments 
    • with Cascade, WordPress and/or other content management systems
 
Preferred:
  • Knowledge of: 
    • current web design and accessibility standards
    • printing processes
  • Ability to create strong draft website content
  • Proficiency in front end technologies, such as CSS, HTML, etc.
  • Additional multimedia experience in video, motion graphics and/or audio production 
  • Photography, videography and video editing software experience
 
Additional Information:
  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period  
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
     
Career Stream
Professional 3
  • Pay Band S065
  • Job Code #20002535
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
 
EOE / AA
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.