READVERTISEMENT - Multi-Media Designer

Description

READVERTISEMENT

Working Title: Multi-Media Designer

Position Number: 0080503

Hiring Unit: Outreach College

Location: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Outreach College, Manoa Campus

Honolulu, Hawaii

Dated Posted: March 18, 2026

Closing Date: April 17, 2026

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

• Design and produce media assets, including graphics, print collateral, webpages and visuals, social media content, videos and marketing email visuals and designs.
• Develop multimedia presentations, motion graphics, and video content for promotional and educational purposes.
• Collaborate with marketing, college programs, and campus partner teams to ensure consistency in brand messaging and design aesthetics.
• Manage and maintain the Outreach College’s multimedia assets, ensuring accessibility and organization.
• Develop website content, including UX/UI enhancements and interactive media.
• Stay updated on industry trends, AI tools, and best practices to ensure cutting-edge design approaches.
• Provide creative direction and campaign execution, ensuring alignment with the college’s mission and goals.
• Work within established brand guidelines while innovating new visual approaches.
• Coordinate with vendors, and contractors for high-quality production of media materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Professional Work Experience:

• Possession of or baccalaureate degree in graphic design, multi-media design, communications or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for marketing, content creation, social media; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of graphic design, multi-media design, and/or communications as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with graphic design, multi-media design, and/or communications.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, and apply word processing software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and/or Rush, After Effects and WordPress.)
• Experience using AI tools to develop content and imagery.
• Experience with video production software.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and UX/UI best practices for web design.
• Experience in social media content creation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with email marketing using Constant Contact or Mail Chimp.
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines for digital and print media.
• Experience working in an academic or public institution.
• Experience creating motion graphics.

To Apply:

. Applicants must submit the following:

1. a digital portfolio (PDF or weblinks are acceptable)

2. cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications

3. current resume

4. names and contact information including email address and phone numbers of three (3) professional references

5. copy of official undergraduate and/or graduate (as applicable) transcripts indicating degree conferred date with confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) redacted. Original official transcripts are required upon hire.

Degree must be earned from an accredited college and/or university.

For degrees earned from an institution outside the U.S., you must provide a course-by-course analysis and equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. at your own expense upon hire.

Only the most recent application will be reviewed. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.

NOTE:

Late, incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please redact any social security number and/or birth date on your documents prior to submitting. All submitted documents become the property of UH Outreach College and will not be returned.

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Inquiries:ochr@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/