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Wright State University

Multimedia Designer

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K

💻 Product Development

🗓️ July 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Wright State University is hiring a Multimedia Designer. The role involves using advanced design skills and digital communication techniques to creatively market the Wright State brand, producing innovative and effective multimedia materials. The designer collaborates with university teams to align campus initiatives with strategic priorities and supports the University Communications and Marketing goals.

Highlights
  • Responsibilities include multimedia design across print, digital, video, and web platforms (75% of time).
  • Collaborate with campus and Advancement partners to create compelling marketing materials (20% of time).
  • Manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines effectively.
  • Required skills: Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, and content management systems.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of professional creative/graphic design experience.
  • Submit a digital portfolio (website or PDF under 10MB) as part of the application.
  • Preferred experience in higher education environments.
  • Minimum salary is $60,000 annually, position is full-time at 100% FTE.
  • Position is part of the Office of Marketing within the University Communications and Marketing team.
  • Work involves supporting University’s goals by tying campus initiatives to strategic plans through visual storytelling.

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EEO Statement  | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title  | Multimedia Designer
Job Category:  | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department  | Office of Marketing
EEO number:  | 25P217
Position FTE  | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate  | $60,000
Salary Band:  | UC S05

Job Summary/Basic Function:  | The multimedia designer is a strong visual storyteller who can utilize the latest technologies and superb design skills to consistently and creatively market the Wright State brand. Using an understanding of digital communication practices and skills with respect to graphic design principles, web design, marketing, branding, photography, videography, problem solving, time management, and adaptability, this role is an integral member of the University Communications and Marketing team and helps support the University’s goals and priorities. This role will work to enhance the Wright State brand with a strong focus on tying campus initiatives to the overarching university priorities and strategic plan. The multimedia designer creates compelling, innovative and results oriented materials and collaborates with other University Communications and Marketing teams.

Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree 3- 5 years professional experience required in creative/graphic design; Digital portfolio required (portfolio website or PDF under 10MB). Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, content management systems. Creative thinker in developing innovative ideas and solutions to marketing communication challenges. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders. Must be deadline oriented and able to manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications  | Higher education experience preferred
Essential Functions and percent of time:  | Multimedia design (print, digital, graphics, web design, signage, video editing, etc.) (75%) Collaborate with campus and Advancement partners to create compelling, innovative and results oriented materials. (20%) Other duties as assigned (5%)

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):  |
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:  |
Working Conditions  | To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free.  Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University.  This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Posting Date  | 05/21/2025
First Consideration Date:  | 06/02/2025
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
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