Senior Multimedia Associate

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Posted: 17-Apr-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR25529

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Produces final design materials for print (brochures, research summaries, event materials) and web (web pages and graphics, social media graphics, email newsletter materials).
• Leads and manages the content, design, and approval process for key BFI communication assets, including research brief (figures and graphs) and BFIâ™s weekly newsletter.
• Takes on special video and audio projects to support BFIâ™s growing multimedia efforts (recording/editing video for events, recording audio for podcasts). Takes photographs of conferences, seminars, and otherwise as needed.
• Manages the design and production of event materials (signage, printed programs, slides).
• Manages the design and production of visual elements for BFI, such as social media, Saieh Hall lobby screen, and Podcast, etc.
• Provides professional support and performs routine assignments related to design projects.
• Works within defined processes and procedures to develop design standards and concepts for University advertising and communications materials.
• Completes a variety of assignments, as needed.
• Creates graphic artwork, such as charts, graphs or illustrations, for various publications, advertising materials and/or customers with limited supervision.
• Assists in the coordination of all graphic production scheduling, including preparing final layouts for print.
• Uses and develops on-the-job experience to complete a variety of assignments, such as coordinating production support with outside vendors, as needed.
• Works within defined processes to ensure that graphic projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the user's satisfaction.
• Collaborates with members of the BFI communications and events team to develop and lead project requirements and concepts.
• Uses various techniques and templates from the BFI design system to produce print and digital materials.
• Investigates new software solutions for design challenges.
• Incorporates feedback to improve work and revises to approval.
• Coordinates all graphic production scheduling, including preparing final layouts for print.
• Uses on-the-job experience to complete a variety of assignments, such as coordinating production support with outside vendors, as needed.
• Works within processes to ensure that graphic projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the user's satisfaction. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• BS/BA in design, multimedia, or a related field.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of visual elements (color, type, image, illustration).
• Good understanding of sticking within an established design system (i.e., BFI/University of Chicago brand), while also offering up new, creative ideas for outreach materials.
• Fluency with Adobe InDesign and graphics editing tools (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Basic video editing and video production a big plus.
• Background with newsletter content and design development.
• Familiarity with WordPress and website management.

Preferred Competencies

• The motivation to maintain and improve design standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; take direction from design and non-design leaders within the organization.
• A keen eye for detail and effectively proof work.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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