Multimedia Design Coordinator

Position Highlights

The Multimedia Design Coordinator supports University Advancement’s marketing and donor relations efforts by creating engaging visual content across print and digital platforms. Working closely with the Multimedia Designer and Marketing and Donor Relations team, this role helps develop marketing materials that bring University Advancement’s stories and initiatives to life.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute throughout the creative process—from concept development and design through production and quality review—while collaborating with colleagues and cross-functional partners. It is an ideal opportunity for an emerging designer looking to strengthen their skills in a collaborative environment.

As a Multimedia Design Coordinator, you will support the conceptualization, design, and production of visual assets across various mediums—supporting various marketing and educational initiatives of RIT University Advancement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Graphic Design and Layout: Create visually appealing designs for marketing materials. Apply principles of layout, typography, and color theory to deliver designs that engage and target audiences.
• Design Support: Assist in the development and execution of creative concepts for print and digital projects. Contribute ideas and solutions that align with divisional objectives and brand guidelines.
• Production and File Preparation: Prepare design files for production, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to technical specifications.
• Project Coordination and Communication: Assist in project coordination and communication, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and managing project timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of creative projects.
• Quality Assurance and Revision: Assist in the review and revision of design deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency. Incorporate feedback from clients and team members to refine designs and improve overall project outcomes.
• Creative Research, Inspiration, and Professional Development: Stay abreast of design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in graphic design and digital media. Seek out learning opportunities and skill development activities to enhance your design skills and expand your knowledge of design principles, software tools, and industry trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required skills:
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, Brand Guidelines, File Organization, File Preparation, Print Design, Digital Design

University Advancement | Alumni & Constituent Engagement
University Advancement fosters meaningful connections between RIT and its alumni, donors, parents, friends, and community partners. Within University Advancement, the Alumni & Constituent Engagement team develops programs, events, communications, and volunteer opportunities that strengthen lifelong relationships with the university and inspire engagement with the RIT community. Through collaboration, service, and relationship-building, the team supports RIT’s mission and helps create lasting impact for students, alumni, and the university.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports multimedia project coordination, working closely with other designers and departments to ensure project requirements are met
• Drafts initial designs for multimedia content, including digital graphics, videos, and interactive media, aligning with the university’s visual identity
• Utilizes and stays current with the latest design technologies and software to produce high-quality, innovative content
• Helps maintain a consistent visual identity across all media outputs, aligning with the university’s design standards
• Assists in managing project timelines and budgets, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule and within specified financial parameters
• Works alongside other design and marketing professionals to brainstorm, critique, and refine multimedia content that meets strategic objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of graphic design principles, tools, and applications
• Knowledge of website design and development
• Ability to design, prepare, and edit creative content directed at specific audiences using design requirements, parameters, timeline, and …