Multimedia Designer - County of San Diego, CA
March 30, 2022
The County of San Diego has a current opening for MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER
This Multimedia Designer position is in the County Communications Office which supports and advances a wide variety of visual communications and services. This position uses creativity and collaboration to make the most of all tools and technology to inform the public about County government. The Multimedia Designer will use video, audio, graphics and photography to create informational and impactful content for broadcast television, social media, websites, presentations and other formats. The position will also consult on video and other multimedia projects for County departments, or act as liaison to technical staff and vendors.
Interviews for this position will begin on April 28, 2022. Please click here to view the complete job description for this position.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be creative and versatile, with experience in a variety of visual communications mediums including video, audio, photography, graphics, animation and web. The candidate will have enthusiasm for providing citizens and colleagues an excellent customer experience and be committed to continuously developing new and innovative ways to produce content to inform the public. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment among multiple projects to execute production demands efficiently. Excellent computer and presentation skills are also desired.
The ideal candidate’s skills will include a broad variety of the following:
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be creative and versatile, with experience in a variety of visual communications mediums including video, audio, photography, graphics, animation and web. The candidate will have enthusiasm for providing citizens and colleagues an excellent customer experience and be committed to continuously developing new and innovative ways to produce content to inform the public. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment among multiple projects to execute production demands efficiently. Excellent computer and presentation skills are also desired.
The ideal candidate’s skills will include a broad variety of the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience in video production in the field and for television production including lighting, audio and camera use
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience in video editing software, including Final Cut Pro X and/or Adobe Premiere Pro
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience shooting with DSLR video cameras
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience in motion graphics
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
- Experience creating social media content for professional purposes
- Experience creating digital and print graphics
- Basic understanding of web analytics
- Experience working with a CMS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in graphic design, web design, multimedia design, visual communications or a closely related field AND three (3) years of recent full-time, professional experience in one or more of the areas listed: web design, graphic arts and digital video editing.
Note: Recent work experience is defined as work experience within the past five (5) years. Education and or work experience in web design, graphic arts, digital video editing and/or related work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
ATTACHMENTS
For your education and/or certifications to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, foreign equivalency report and/or certifications to your application. Please submit only the documents required. If your documents are already on file, you do not need to resubmit.
EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
For your education and/or certifications to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, foreign equivalency report and/or certifications to your application. Please submit only the documents required. If your documents are already on file, you do not need to resubmit.
EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.