Multimedia designer job description

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC (GSSF) is hiring a Multimedia Designer with an exceptional design & video editing background and good problem solving skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate, sharp, and looking for a challenge.

As a Multimedia Designer, you will be responsible for handling multiple projects from concept through execution across all digital, print, and video mediums with a primary focus on motion graphics/animation. You must possess an in-depth understanding of visual design principles and desire to push conceptual thinking according to the latest design and technology trends to create brand experiences for various audiences.
About Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Franchising is one of the leading learn-to-swim franchise organizations with swim school facilities for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water.
We don’t just have a mission. We live and work by our competencies, core values, and the desire to maintain a “get it” mentality, a “want it” attitude and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally.

Goldfish Core Values
: Core values are the guiding principles that define our culture and make us unique.
We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN EXPERIENCE!We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! CUSTOMER SERVICE.We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, and TRUST.We meet and exceed expectations so you see EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!

Primary Responsibilities:

This full-time Multimedia Designer will collaborate across departments to produce amazing work for Goldfish Swim School Franchise LLC and Goldfish Swim Schools across the country.

Our candidate will be joining a growing, diverse and talented team of Designers, writers, social media experts and public relations experts. Our in-house team is an agile, inclusive, hard-working group, dedicated to bringing our brand to life across many media solutions. We strive to work with our in-house clients to deliver proper and consistent messaging and content across our brand, while continuing to grow, learn, and stay on top of new industry technologies and trends.
Will manage the creation of the HR/Personnel structure at the Franchise Office with the guidance of management.


Support the creation of engaging communications that tell a story and support the look and voice of the Goldfish Swim School brand from concept through execution. Shoot and edit multimedia projects and maintain a consistent level of quality Maintain communication with internal teams, production and status of projects with responsibilities to ensure deadlines are being met Demonstrate constant innovation and creativity Continually evolve and elevate the aesthetic while supporting the overall brand direction, especially in the digital landscape. Maintain relevance in the field by monitoring visual design and digital trends, as well as emerging technology and usability trends Ensure design/brand consistency and quality across multiple channels Work to grow integrated digital strategy Select music tracks, photography, stock footage, iconography, graphic elements and integrate all into finished videos for internal and external viewing Ability to ensure quality control and consistency on each output, with a high level of finishing skills including design aesthetic, asset integration, audio optimization, color correction Weave together brand stories with storyboarding, video footage, brand assets, illustrations and make creative decisions throughout projects based on written scripts or input from the Brand Creative team and clients. Design for motion graphics to include color theory, digital effects, typography, iconography, and illustration.
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with focus in Fine Arts or related design focus. Minimum 5 years professional experience creating branded communications (Print, digital, motion graphics, and animation) Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Premiere Pro Strong understanding of current design, animation, and technology trends Content creation that encompasses concepting, storyboarding, and creating motion graphics with the ability to integrate designed assets into creative videos


The Ideal Qualifications
Familiarity with a wide variety of media and presentation techniques Ability to perform complex creative concept development through brainstorming and idea generation. Understand and visually interpret complex business concepts to develop innovative, creative, and results-oriented marketing deliverables. Social Media knowledge & experience preferred but not required.


Benefits:
Ability to work remotely Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance – 100% of employee premiums paid 401K/Roth 401k with company match Unlimited PTO with supervisor approval Other benefits, including complimentary swim lessons at a Goldfish Swim School for your children
Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

Do you want to be part of a team that encourages your growth, supports your ambitions and makes it a priority for you to reach your goals? Is helping people part of who you are? At MassMutual, we help millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection and plan for the future. We do this by building trust with our customers by being knowledgeable problem solvers and prioritize their needs above all else. We Live Mutual.
Description

(Boston or Springfield, MA)

The Team
Our candidate will be joining a growing, diverse and talented team of Multimedia Designers, Videographers, Editors, Photographers, Art Directors and Copywriters. Our in-house team is an agile, inclusive, hard-working group, dedicated to bringing our MassMutual brand to life across many media solutions. We strive to work with our in-house clients to deliver proper and consistent messaging and content across our brand, while continuing to grow, learn, and stay on top of new industry technologies and trends.

The Impact:
Support the creation of engaging communications, that tell a story and support the look and voice of the MassMutual brand from concept through execution.Edit multimedia projects and maintain a consistent level of quality Maintain communication with internal teams, production and clients on the status of projects with responsibilities to ensure deadlines are being met Demonstrate constant innovation and creativity Continually evolve and elevate the aesthetic while supporting the overall brand direction, especially in the digital landscape.Maintain relevancy in the field by monitoring visual design and digital trends, as well as emerging technology and usability trends Ensure design/brand consistency and quality across multiple channels Work to grow integrated digital strategy Select music tracks, photography, stock footage, iconography, graphic elements and integrate all into finished videos for internal and external viewing(MM.com, MM intranet, MM Sales & Marketing, MM social media) Ability to ensure quality control and consistency on each output, with a high level of finishing skills including design aesthetic, asset integration, audio optimization, color correction Weave together brand stories with storyboarding, video footage, brand assets, illustrations and make creative decisions throughout projects based on written scripts or input from the Brand Creative team and clients.Design for motion graphics to include color theory, digital effects, typography, iconography, and illustration

The Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with focus in Fine Arts or related design focus.5+ years professional experience creating branded communications (Animation, print, digital and motion graphics) under aggressive deadlines.Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Premiere ProProficiency of current design, animation, and technology trends Content creation that encompasses concepting, storyboarding, and creating motion graphics with the ability to integrate designed assets into creative videos Proficient working with HTML/CSS/Java script and various web platforms and coding (ex. WordPress)

The Ideal Qualifications:
Experience with innovative web/digital content on a project basis for clients as needed Ability to present and sell ideas to high profile clients Familiarity with a wide variety of media and presentation techniques Ability to perform complex creative concept development through brainstorming and idea generation. Understand and visually interpret complex business concepts to develop innovative, creative, and results-oriented marketing deliverables.

The Opportunity:
As a Multimedia Designer, you will be responsible for handling multiple projects from concept through execution across all digital, print, and video mediums with a primary focus on motion graphics/animation, microsites, HTML emails/newsletters, and web assets. You must possess in-depth understanding of visual design principles and desire to push conceptual thinking according to the latest design and technology trends to create brand experiences for various audiences. Collaborate with Clients, Senior Design Staff, Account Managers, Video Producer, Editors, Copywriters, Developers, and technology partners, to deliver digital messaging solutions for multiple products and services across different lines of business. You'll be expected to marry highly creative out-of-the-box thinking with brand/campaign guidelines while understanding both the challenges and opportunities of the digital channel. This position requires visual storytelling to produce the highest quality video content and uphold the expectation of creative excellence for Brand Creative. You will work with the Adobe Creative Cloud to create the latest animation and VFX techniques to meet all creative needs. You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while accurately executing creative to meet tight deadlines is a must.

Targeted Salary: $67,200-$91,000 Plus Annual Salary

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Why Join Us.

We've been around since 1851. During our history, we've learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure - it's our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

• Understand and strictly follow client style, branding, and marking guidelines.
• Ensure efficient and effective print and multimedia design and layout of print and web publications in accordance with Section 508 (Accessibility standards for persons with disabilities)
• Work to develop a clear understanding of project visual communication requirements and develop design "roughs" (sketches), illustrations, and infographics
• Prepare comprehensive designs and layouts using design elements in photography, illustration, computer-generated imagery, and text for print and electronic publications
• Layout out a variety of publications including magazines, books, fact sheets, brochures
• Video camera and still camera operation (multimedia specialist)
• AV editing of a variety of spots (multimedia specialist)

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Associates degree in Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Web Design/Development, or a related field.

• Three (3) or more years' experience working in media arts, laying out publications, and designing websites, working in multimedia;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• 100% proficient in English
• Strong visual arts design skills with experience using industry-standard tools, including Adobe creative software (for graphic designer), content management systems, and AV software
• Ability to work with MS Office (Word, PPT, Excel)
• Experience with file-sharing platforms such as Google Drive, Box, or DropBox
• Ability to liaise effectively with senior management personnel, clients, and suppliers
• Strong organizational experience that demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and/or take on multiple projects simultaneously from concept to launch to distribution and to marketing/promotion.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with, the use of new and emerging communications technology for publications, including multimedia production
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments and collaborate well with colleagues under extreme deadline pressure
• Must be comfortable with taking initiative, able to work under minimal supervision
• Must be able to learn quickly, demonstrate critical thinking, and make situation-appropriate decisions using sound judgment
• Broader communications knowledge or experience beyond graphic/wed design to ensure good collaboration and coordination with public relations and marketing teams desirable
• For web focused multimedia positions, knowledge and skills with HTML5, CSS3, Java Script, SharePoint are important.

*Positions are open until filled. No AGENCIES candidates should apply.

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