Multimedia Designer Lead

Job Profile:

Creative Services Specialist 4

Job Family:

Creative Services

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:

$90,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Responsible for advancing the university's public image and reputation through complex media engagement and outreach activities to actively engage with media outlets, secure impactful coverage, and promote the university's stories, achievements, and expertise.

Job Description:

Are you a highly skilled multimedia professional who thrives in both creative execution and project leadership? Do you bring strong creative instincts while staying grounded in strategic goals and audience needs? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and evolving creative challenges? Then apply today for this Lead Multimedia Designer opportunity!

ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Watch this short video!

We are seeking a Lead Multimedia Designer to join our Design & Creative Services team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by serving as a senior creative contributor within the multimedia team. You will lead high-impact productions, shape creative direction, and help drive operational excellence across video, photo, and multimedia content.

You will collaborate closely with the Multimedia Design Manager and broader Design & Creative Services team to execute multimedia content across the EdPlus portfolio, including ASU Online marketing campaigns, social media, YouTube content, brand storytelling, and internal communications.

In your day to day, you will act as a trusted production lead on complex projects, mentor team members, guide production workflows, lead the cinematography and editing for several shoots, and uphold a high standard of craft across all deliverables.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, AZ.

Essential Duties:

• Lead multimedia production across video, photo, social media, YouTube, campaign, and brand storytelling content from concept through delivery.

• Serve as a lead creative contributor by directing shoots, filming, interviewing subjects, editing, and supporting post-production workflows.

• Collaborate with marketing, creative, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop multimedia content aligned with campaign goals and brand standards.

• Coordinate production logistics, including scheduling, equipment planning, locations, talent coordination, and production timelines.

• Maintain high creative and technical standards across video, audio, lighting, editing, and motion graphics deliverables.

• Support project workflows and concurrent productions in partnership with the Multimedia Design Manager and broader Design & Creative Services team.

• Provide mentorship and production guidance to student workers and junior multimedia contributors.

• Communicate clearly with stakeholders regarding timelines, deliverables, creative direction, and project expectations.

• Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, AZ.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.

Production Expertise

• Proven experience creating high-quality multimedia content across video, photo, motion graphics, and digital storytelling formats.

• Evidence of strong technical proficiency in camera operation, lighting, audio capture, editing, and post-production workflows.

• Experience leading productions and coordinating shoots involving multiple stakeholders, locations, or contributors.

• Demonstrated understanding of platform-specific storytelling across social media, YouTube, campaigns, and brand content.

• Demonstrated ability to independently own projects from concept through delivery while collaborating effectively within a larger creative team.

• Evidence of advanced proficiency in editing software, including Adobe Creative Cloud and Davinci Resolve.

• Experience with professional video, audio, and lighting equipment.

Creative Leadership & Collaboration

• Experience mentoring or guiding creative contributors, student workers, or junior team members.

• Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; demonstrated strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to balance creative ambition with operational reliability and deadline management.

• Experience working within a collaborative service-team environment supporting multiple internal clients or departments.

Salary & Benefits:

$85,000 - $90,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.

• Healthcare

• Financial Security

• Retirement

• Family Resources

• Tuition Reduction (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse)

• Discounts

Working Environment:

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement:

As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.

ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

ASU EdPlus

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$22955.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.