Junior Multimedia Designer

Additional Considerations (if any):

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Junior Multimedia Designer                                                                   FLSA:  Exempt

Department:  Marketing                                                                                  Revision Date:  May 2025

General Function:

The Junior Multimedia Designer is responsible for supporting the creation, design, capture, and production of a wide range of content for Hy-Vee’s social marketing channels. This role’s primary mediums include video production, photography, and design for use across social and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a passion for producing high-quality, engaging content from concept through final execution. This individual should be highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong skills in both video and design, appreciate a well-crafted transition sequence, and feel comfortable working behind—and occasionally in front of—the camera.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to:          Director, Creative and Content

Direct Reports:                                   None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end creation of organic social media content, from concept execution to final delivery

• Capture video and photo content; serve as on-camera talent and voiceover as needed

• Execute fundamental video production techniques including lighting, sound, framing, and set-up

• Create props and shop for materials when needed for concept execution

• Edit video content: compile footage, convert files, enhance audio, and apply basic color correction

• Retouch and format photo assets, ensuring correct sizing, resolution, and platform consistency

• Apply conceptual thinking to express ideas through engaging design and content

• Manage the design process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Collaborate with managers, creative directors, writers, producers, and other team members to ensure content aligns with brand standards and business objectives

• Apply brand guidelines and creative direction consistently across all deliverables

• Work independently and within a team to meet project deliverables and timelines

• Submit drafts for approval, revise designs as needed, and ensure alignment with strategic goals

• Adapt to changing priorities and manage deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company

• Excellent organizational, time management, communication and problem-solving skills

• Strong interest and hands-on experience in video production and editing

• Comfortable working both behind and occasionally in front of the camera

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma.

• Solid understanding of video production fundamentals, including sound/microphone setup, framing, and lighting

• Strong grasp of design principles such as typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy

• Skilled in video and photo editing, color correction, and basic animation techniques

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative environment

• Collaborative and receptive to feedback, while capable of working independently

• Flexible and able to pivot quickly in response to shifting priorities

• Detail-oriented with strong visual storytelling and timing

• Actively follows social media trends to inform content strategies and techniques

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design, Visual Studies, or a related field required

• 1–2 years of experience in a creative, social media, or multimedia production role (including internships), preferably in an agency or design firm environment

• Portfolio showcasing vi