Multimedia Designer

SAIC is seeking an Multimedia Designer to support a government contract in Albuquerque, NM. The Multimedia Designer is responsible for reviewing, developing, and building multimedia content using software such as Adobe Creative Suite and WACOM Cintiq Display.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Developing marketing, training, events, and official photography and videography
• Performing professional quality graphic editing to products using Adobe Creative Suite and WACOM Cintiq Display
• Creating flyers, catalogs, posters, course logos, display sign slides, and banners
• Performing mock journalist interviews with students at in-house or on-site training locations
• Basic equipment maintenance and accountability of all equipment pertaining to media & graphics (camera, media studio, plotters, photo printers, etc.)
• Maintaining DNWS photo boards.
• Managing official social media websites (Facebook or other future social media venues)
• Identifying and planning upgrades to media equipment, providing Government IT representatives with all information pertaining to required products in preparation for Chief Information Officer (CIO) approval and procurement
• Making sure media has been cleared through appropriate channels prior to release
• Actively managing the media graphics file server by performing annual reviews, back-ups, and deleting obsolete media
• Capturing, building, and disseminating media material

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience doing similar job duties and activities or 15 years of relevant experience.
• Multimedia design experience including style guides, layout, color, font themes/typography, and photo editing.
• Experience in the Adobe Creative Suite and WACOM Cintiq Display
• Knowledge of digital media methods, techniques, and standards both physical, digital and social media.
• Experience in managing social media websites
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures consistently and correctly.
• Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of User Experience (UX) concepts and applied User Interface (UI) design as well as testing methods.
• Ability to develop e-learning material compliant with Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) concepts and applications.
• Knowledge of the four levels of interactivity for e-learning including principles and techniques to enhance user interactivity and engagement.
• Knowledge of instructional design practices with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.
• Knowledge of current issues, trends, and best practices in multimedia.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and outside agencies.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility compliance requirements.