Graphic/Multimedia Designer (100% onsite)

Client: State of MS

Job ID: 158160

Posting Title: Designer - Multimedia Designer - MS - MDCPS

Job Title: Designer

Job Location: 750 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202

Projected End Date/Duration: At least 2 Years from projected start date

100% Onsite

Scoring Method - Must equal 100%

Graphic Design & Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency (Technical ability to execute brand-aligned assets) - 35%
Multimedia Production (Photography and videography shooting and editing skills) - 25%
Web & Digital Communications (CMS/Drupal management and external communication delivery) - 10%
Content Planning & Strategy (Managing calendars and proactive social media workflows) - 20%
Accessible Design Execution (Application of design fundamentals— typography, color, layout—to create WCAG-compliant, accessible deliverables) - 10%

Position Description and Job Skill Set

The Multimedia Designer will support the External Communications team by performing the following duties:
Design & Branding: Create brand-aligned graphics and visual assets for social media and digital platforms using the Adobe Creative Suite.
Content Coordination: Develop and manage a proactive social media content calendar and assist in the distribution of external digital communications.
Web Maintenance: Perform regular website updates and content entry via Drupal, ensuring all digital assets meet accessibility and accuracy standards.
Multimedia Production: Provide on-site photography and videography for agency events, including basic editing and optimization for web and social use.
Quality Control: Apply core design principles (typography, layout, and color theory) to ensure a consistent, professional image across all agency mediums.

Required Skills/Experience

Professional Experience: 1–3 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital media, or a related field.
Technical Proficiency: Proven experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to create professional design assets.
Multimedia Production: Demonstrated experience in digital photography and videography, including shooting and basic post-production editing.
Web & Digital Support: Experience performing website content updates through a Content Management System (CMS) and distributing external digital communications.
Content Planning: Experience developing or maintaining a professional content calendar for social media platforms.
Design Fundamentals: Applied knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout as evidenced in a professional portfolio or resume.

Preferred/Not Required

Digital Accessibility: Experience designing for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and creating accessible PDFs or web content.
Specific CMS Proficiency: Previous experience specifically using Drupal for website management.
Motion Graphics: Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating animated social media content.
Public Sector Experience: Prior experience in government, non-profit, or public sector communications.
Advanced Social Media Tools: Experience using professional scheduling and analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or Airtable).
Communication Style: Ability to translate complex agency information into clear, "jargon-free" public-facing content.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Experience (in years)

Year in which last used

Windows 10/11

1-2 years

Drupal (or other CMS)

1-2 years

Adobe After Effects

1-2 years

CommonLook

1-2 years

DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras

1-2 years

Lighting & Audio Gear

1-2 years

WCAG 2.1 Standards

1-2 years

Social Media Strategy

1-2 years

Web Accessibility Testing

1-2 years

Remediating PDFs for Accessibility

1-2 years

Adobe Creative Suite

3-5 years

Digital Asset Mgmt in OneDrive

3-5 years

“Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)”