Graphic/Multimedia Designer (100% onsite)

Client: State of MS Job ID: 158160 Posting Title: Designer - Multimedia Designer - MS - MDCPS Job Title: Designer Job Location: 750 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39202 Projected End Date/Duration: At least 2 Years from projected start date 100% Onsite Scoring Method - Must equal 100% Graphic Design & Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency (Technical ability to execute brand-aligned assets) - 35% Multimedia Production (Photography and videography shooting and editing skills) - 25% Web & Digital Communications (CMS/Drupal management and external communication delivery) - 10% Content Planning & Strategy (Managing calendars and proactive social media workflows) - 20% Accessible Design Execution (Application of design fundamentals— typography, color, layout—to create WCAG-compliant, accessible deliverables) - 10% Position Description and Job Skill Set The Multimedia Designer will support the External Communications team by performing the following duties: Design & Branding: Create brand-aligned graphics and visual assets for social media and digital platforms using the Adobe Creative Suite. Content Coordination: Develop and manage a proactive social media content calendar and assist in the distribution of external digital communications. Web Maintenance: Perform regular website updates and content entry via Drupal, ensuring all digital assets meet accessibility and accuracy standards. Multimedia Production: Provide on-site photography and videography for agency events, including basic editing and optimization for web and social use. Quality Control: Apply core design principles (typography, layout, and color theory) to ensure a consistent, professional image across all agency mediums. Required Skills/Experience Professional Experience: 1–3 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital media, or a related field. Technical Proficiency: Proven experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to create professional design assets. Multimedia Production: Demonstrated experience in digital photography and videography, including shooting and basic post-production editing. Web & Digital Support: Experience performing website content updates through a Content Management System (CMS) and distributing external digital communications. Content Planning: Experience developing or maintaining a professional content calendar for social media platforms. Design Fundamentals: Applied knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout as evidenced in a professional portfolio or resume. Preferred/Not Required Digital Accessibility: Experience designing for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and creating accessible PDFs or web content. Specific CMS Proficiency: Previous experience specifically using Drupal for website management. Motion Graphics: Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating animated social media content. Public Sector Experience: Prior experience in government, non-profit, or public sector communications. Advanced Social Media Tools: Experience using professional scheduling and analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or Airtable). Communication Style: Ability to translate complex agency information into clear, "jargon-free" public-facing content. REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Experience (in years) Year in which last used Windows 10/11 1-2 years Drupal (or other CMS) 1-2 years Adobe After Effects 1-2 years CommonLook 1-2 years DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras 1-2 years Lighting & Audio Gear 1-2 years WCAG 2.1 Standards 1-2 years Social Media Strategy 1-2 years Web Accessibility Testing 1-2 years Remediating PDFs for Accessibility 1-2 years Adobe Creative Suite 3-5 years Digital Asset Mgmt in OneDrive 3-5 years “Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)”