Multimedia Specialist

Rice University Minimal Template External Career Site • Houston, TX

84d • $66,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Multimedia Specialist is a key member of the creative team, a self-directed professional who brings stories to life through design, visuals, and multimedia production. This role partners with departments and teams across campus to translate ideas into compelling print, digital, and web projects. From concept development to final production, the specialist ensures that every piece of communication not only meets client needs but also reflects and enhances the university’s brand. With a mix of creativity, technical skill, and an eye for detail, this role shapes the look and feel of campaigns that make a lasting impression.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least 2 or more (2+) years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to bring creativity and originality to multimedia projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver products that align with client needs.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work successfully in a team environment or individually.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities.
• Knowledge of trends in marketing and communications, especially in higher education and STEM fields.
• Familiarity with usage rights, licensing, and copyright laws.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of software and technologies to achieve the desired solution.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of graphic design initiatives, photography, videography, motion graphics, presentations, and digital assets.
• Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations for new digital assets or the modification of existing assets.
• Provides art direction, design, and production of projects for a variety of internal clients.
• Determines how to best represent a concept visually.
• Follows all projects through to delivery.
• Handles vendor selection, bids solicitation, and final ordering on all projects.
• Art direct photographers on photo shoots for assigned projects.
• Prepares graphic files for print production.
• Handles press approvals for quality control.
• Keeps current on design trends, emerging technologies, software and issues; shares that information with staff.
• Recommends necessary equipment and software to accomplish department goals.
• Understands editorial design and appropriate use of design elements such as illustration.
• Understands and implements the university brand identity.
• Helps maintain brand identity guidelines and assets.
• Provides appropriate brand assets to internal and external constituents.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree