Senior Multimedia Specialist

Overview

Use your creativity and technical talents to help turn training visions into a media-rich reality. Collaborate with content team members to develop graphics, models, video demonstrations, and other media to support web, online, and classroom-based instruction. Bring a passion for crafting intuitive user experiences by applying solid UI/UX principles to web projects, ensuring they are visually engaging, easy to navigate, and highly effective for learners. Take initiative and create enthusiasm for your work and training goals to provide a positive and dynamic learning experience for our employees and customers.

Responsibilities

• Translate author concepts and contextual material into a wide range of online and print-based graphics, videos, presentations, or other illustrative material, with a particular emphasis on user interface and user experience best practices
• Apply UI/UX design principles to web applications that are aesthetically pleasing, accessible, and user-friendly across digital platforms
• Integrate visual and audio technology solutions as part of the course development process
• Identify requirements for multimedia and UI/UX technologies necessary to produce and enhance web and classroom-based instruction
• Evaluate new and existing technologies and serve as a multimedia technology trainer for Training Services
• Collaborate with other Esri departments to stay current on design standards, accessibility guidelines, and industry best practices
• Accurately maintain digital design files for editing, optimization, storage, and retrieval

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience directly related to the use of media, graphics, and video or motion graphics in a production environment
• Demonstrated expertise in UI/UX design, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing for digital learning experiences
• Highly proficient in PC or Mac environment with strong skill level in Adobe Creative Cloud (up to current release), as well as TechSmith Camtasia. Professional experience in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with strong PowerPoint experience preferred
• Proficiency in manipulating and synchronizing audio files for use in e-learning
• Ability to collaborate with project stakeholders, identify, interpret, and execute on multimedia and UI/UX design needs; ability to work with deadlines and multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to balance long-term and short-term projects; flexibility within a dynamic and enterprising culture
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate ideas and thoughts and clarify expectations
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, instructional technology, UI/UX design, or related discipline
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US

Recommended Qualifications

• Professional multimedia support for training and e-learning
• Advanced knowledge of UI/UX design and principles, including familiarity with tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
• Knowledge with HTML, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with developing accessible content in compliance with WCAG and other accessibility standards
• Knowledge of photography, videography, and audio recording in live interview settings
• Understanding of GIS and knowledge of Esri software

Portfolio Submission

Only candidates who submit samples by PDF or URL viewable at no less than 1280 x 720 will be considered for this position. Samples must show multimedia and UI/UX design capabilities across a range of formats and can include any or all of the following:

• Layout work including multi-page publications, brochures, workbooks or textbooks
• Presentation design in PowerPoint
• UI/UX projects such as web/mobile interfaces, interactive e-learning modules, or usability studies
• Vector work including logos, illustrations, and typography samples
• Raster work including photo editing, compositing, and color correction
• Video work including live action video editing, motion graphics, and audio editing

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportuni