Digital Media Designer

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Media Designer plays a key part in shaping how the Office of Learning Innovation (OLI) looks and communicates across web, print, and screen. Working alongside a team of production specialists, this role produces graphic, web, and motion design assets that support OLI marketing, recruitment, and program communications. The work spans landing pages and program sites, social and campaign collateral, motion graphics, and short-form video. The Digital Media Designer provides design, motion, and production support across OLI’s marketing and program communications. They are an integral member of the digital media team and bring a strong visual sensibility, working knowledge of web and brand fundamentals, and the technical skills to take projects from concept through delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, relevant military experience, and relevant skills is necessary.
At least 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, relevant military experience, and relevant skills is necessary.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with primary focus on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, is necessary.
Working knowledge of Figma or a comparable web and UI design tool is necessary.
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and modern content management systems is necessary.
Experience producing motion graphics for marketing, brand, or campaign contexts is necessary.
Understanding of typography, layout, color, and brand systems is necessary.
A strong portfolio showcasing graphic design, web or digital design, and motion work is necessary.
Experience operating camera, lighting, and audio equipment for marketing video and interviews is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) for web and digital assets is preferred.
Experience with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or comparable video editing software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop graphic, web, and brand assets that support OLI marketing and program communications
Design brand and marketing collateral including program one-pagers, social graphics, brochures, slide templates, and email assets
Build and maintain landing pages and campaign sites in OLI’s content management environment
Apply and extend OLI’s visual system in alignment with Vanderbilt brand standards
Produce templates and reusable component libraries that help the team move faster on recurring requests
Partner with marketing leads and program directors to translate program goals into clear visual communication
Maintain organized asset libraries for fonts, color, photography, and graphics
Create motion and short-form video that promotes OLI programs and initiatives
Design and animate motion graphics including bumpers, titles, lower thirds, animated explainers, and social media cuts
Plan and produce short-form video for course content, program promotion, recruitment, and recap content
Operate camera, lighting, and audio equipment
Edit promotional video content and adapt versions for different platforms, durations, and aspect ratios
Apply color, sound, and finishing techniques appropriate for video
Iterate based on feedback from team leads, marketing partners, and program stakeholders
Support project planning and day-to-day operations across design and video work
Maintain organized project files, naming conventions, and version control
Manage backups for design files, raw footage, and final deliverables on shared systems
Participate in project kickoffs and pre-production meetings to clarify scope and visual direction
Manage timelines for assigned deliverables and communicate progress to the Digital Media Manager
Adjust formats, file sizes, and exports as needed for different distribution channels
Help recommend and evaluate design and motion software, plugins, and equipment
Maintain working knowledge of OLI design systems, fonts, photography, and brand assets
Document and refine design, motion, and production workflows so they can be repeated by the team
Support workshops and trainings for faculty interested in marketing, design, and visual storytelling
Provide design and production support to faculty initiatives as needed