Crain Communications · 4 weeks ago
Multimedia Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expCrain Communications is a leading business news and information company seeking a Multimedia Designer to create engaging multimedia storytelling experiences. The role involves collaborating with various teams to design and enhance storytelling across digital platforms, translating complex information into compelling visual narratives.
Media and EntertainmentPublishingBroadcastingNewsPrinting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with editors, reporters, content managers, and stakeholders to develop visually compelling multimedia storytelling experiences
Edit video content for editorial and client-facing initiatives while guiding the visual execution through motion graphics, typography, branding, animation, and audience-focused design
Design engaging social-first video content optimized for digital and social media platforms
Create motion graphics, animations, lower thirds, title sequences, and supporting visual assets that elevate storytelling across platforms
Establish and maintain visual standards and best practices for video storytelling across Crain brands
Design and develop multimedia presentations and audience-focused storytelling experiences that combine graphics, motion, video, audio, and interactive elements
Contribute creative ideas and storytelling concepts that improve audience engagement and user experience
Create cohesive storytelling experiences across web, mobile, social, and multimedia platforms
Support alternative story formats and digital storytelling initiatives in partnership with Digital Designers and Art Directors
Build and maintain digital storytelling projects using established design and development best practices
Implement web accessibility standards and usability best practices where applicable
Support web production needs, as needed, to ensure timely publishing and execution
Manage assigned projects and deadlines across multiple Crain brands
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot multimedia, design, and user experience challenges
Stay current on emerging storytelling formats, multimedia technologies, social media trends, accessibility standards, and audience engagement best practices
Assist with the development of reusable multimedia templates, motion graphics packages, storytelling frameworks, and workflow standards
Contribute to a collaborative creative environment by sharing ideas, supporting teammates, and continually exploring innovative storytelling approaches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in visual design, graphic design, digital media, multimedia design, communications, or a related field
3+ years of experience in multimedia design, video editing, motion graphics, digital storytelling, or a related field
Advanced proficiency in professional video editing workflows, including editing for digital, mobile, and social-first platforms
Strong understanding of visual storytelling principles, audience engagement strategies, and interactive storytelling
Experience designing content optimized for social media platforms and mobile-first audiences
Strong understanding of SEO best practices and digital content optimization
Experience using AI-assisted creative tools to enhance storytelling, improve workflow efficiency, and support content production
Ability to translate complex ideas into visually compelling and accessible storytelling experiences
Experience developing creative standards, templates, or best practices that improve quality and consistency
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Cloud
Experience with design tools such as Figma and Ceros
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and digital publishing workflows
Experience working with content management systems such as Arc XP or WordPress
Strong verbal and written communication skills in a hybrid work environment
Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset
Preferred
Experience working within a newsroom, publishing organization, agency, or custom content environment
Experience working within a centralized creative team, balancing priorities and collaborating across multiple brands and stakeholders
Experience providing creative direction or art direction for multimedia, digital storytelling, or cross-platform editorial and client-facing projects
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple multimedia-related initiatives
Experience mentoring or providing creative guidance within a collaborative design environment
Benefits
Competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions
Bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance
Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote
An “in-office” role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
A “remote” role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
A “hybrid” role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be at the discretion of the employee with the manager’s approval, subject to change.
Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week.
Company
Crain Communications
Crain Communications is a publishing company that produces trusted and relevant news across digital platforms.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Manish Patel
Chief Technology Officer
Bob Recchia
CFO
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