Princeton University

Overview

Title: Multimedia Designer

Overview: The Office of Communications promotes and protects Princeton University’s reputation for excellence. In partnership with offices across campus, we tell the University’s story across many media channels. The multimedia team in Communications utilizes design, photography and video to create compelling, focused narratives that connect with key audiences and advance the University’s most important priorities.

This is a full-time casual hourly position paying $65 per hour. The schedule for this role will be four days in the office with one remote day.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Director of Multimedia, the multimedia designer will be a core member of the multimedia team and play an important role in team projects, solo projects and support tasks. The multimedia designer is a cross-functional creative responsible for developing and executing polished visual assets across presentations, reports, social media, video, web, and print production. This role supports strategic initiatives through strong execution, collaborative ideation, and careful attention to detail across digital and print platforms. Duties include:

• Design and visual development
  • Create high-quality presentation decks (PowerPoint, Google Slides, or other similar programs)
  • Design and format reports (layout, typography, charts, infographics)
  • Develop branded social media graphics
  • Adapt campaign visuals across multiple formats and sizes
  • Ensure visual consistency across digital and print channels
• Web and homepage content support
  • Select, prepare, and optimize images for homepage stories
  • Crop, retouch, and adjust images for web performance and visual impact
  • Embed and format images using the Drupal platform
  • Ensure proper resolution, compression, and accessibility considerations
• Video and motion graphics
  • Edit short-form social media videos
  • Add captions, motion graphics, and basic animation
  • Resize and optimize video content for different platforms
• Print and Production
  • Prepare print-ready files for offset printing
  • Manage bleed, trim, color profiles, and prepress checks
  • Coordinate with print vendors when needed
  • Ensure production accuracy and brand consistency
• Other duties as assigned, meetings, training/professional development.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• BA, BFA Degree, or related field
• 3+ years of work experience as a visual designer
• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio with experience with logo design, typography, color, layout design and image selections
• Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Premier and AfterEffects
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts, and layouts
• Ability to meet deadlines while working on team projects
• Solid understanding of print production and prepress workflows
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education setting
• Video editing, motion graphics and animation skills
• Experience with Drupal

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

0.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

No

Probationary Period

N/A

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

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Salary Range

$65.00 Minimum Hourly Rate