Multimedia Designer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department: CAO/Clerk’s Office
Division: Strategic Communication & Engagement
Reports to: Senior Communication Advisor
Effective Date: February 29, 2024
Positions Supervised: 0
Revised Date: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supports the Strategic Communication & Engagement team by providing high-quality, high-impact visual communication materials that support the effective and efficient delivery of Oxford County projects and initiatives, strategic priorities, and communication and engagement activities.

KEY ACOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for and supports the following:
  
  • Designing, creating, assessing and editing digital and print communication materials, including publications, marketing material, social media and web graphics, videos, multi-media presentations and other materials.
  • Producing, retouching and editing photographic and video assets.
  • Preparing design files for various output methods (e.g., printing or web publishing), ensuring correct formats, resolutions and colour profiles.
  • Ensuring visual communication tools are aligned to best practices by following corporate identity standards and remaining informed on design trends and tools.
• Liaises with internal clients, community partners and vendors as necessary and appropriate.
• Receives and attempts to resolve service-related complaints, concerns and questions in a timely and responsive manner. Refers and escalates to the appropriate individual as necessary. 
• Supports the organization’s programs and services by promoting the County’s Strategic Plan, sustainability and well-being plans, best practices, internal policies, and applicable legislation in order to meet service excellence standards and uphold Oxford’s vision, mission and values.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external safety policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including occasional writing and social media support.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS

• Post-secondary education in graphic design, visual communication, media fundamentals, digital media, marketing communications or a related program. 
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro) and experienced with file management and file transfer systems. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Videography, video editing and photography skills.
• Well-versed in accessible design practices to ensure work is inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards for various media, including digital, print and environmental applications (e.g., wayfinding signs).
• Strong knowledge of social media tools and styles, web design and printing processes.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong proofreading ability.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both an independent and team environment, with excellent interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Individual Contributor

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in an office environment