Empire State University is hiring: Multimedia Designer in New York

Location: Various Locations, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Sep 12 2025

Job Description: Empire State University is currently seeking a creative and detail-oriented Multimedia Designer to join our instructional design and instructional technology teams.

This professional role will play a key part in designing and developing custom multimedia content that enhances student learning and engagement.

The ideal candidate will have experience producing a variety of digital media assets and be skilled in using industry-standard tools.

Applicants should include links to representative work samples or portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leads, instructional designers, and instructional technologists to produce effective multimedia content for use in Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, and other educational formats.


• Design and develop high-quality graphics, animations, videos, interactive media, and presentation materials.


• Use professional audio/video editing software and multimedia authoring tools to create engaging digital content.


• Apply best practices in design, usability, and accessibility to all development projects.


• Design multimedia materials in response to identified course needs, using content provided by the development team.


• Stay up to date with multimedia trends and develop content that resonates with SUNY Empire's diverse learning population.


• Support innovation in educational technology by identifying, piloting, and integrating new tools and techniques.


• Manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment with flexibility and attention to changing priorities.


• Continuously engage in professional learning to stay abreast of emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence, and proactively integrate new tools, techniques, and innovations into multimedia design and development practices.


• Maintain strong collaboration with team members and demonstrate creative problem-solving.


• Provide multimedia and design support for the Office of Academic Affairs projects, assisting with key initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:


• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Instructional Design, or a related field.


• 1-2 years of professional experience in multimedia design or related work.


• Proficiency with a wide range of multimedia and eLearning tools, including:




• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, etc.)


• Kaltura or other video hosting platform


• Video and audio production software




• Understanding of graphic design principles and gamification concepts.


• Proficient with HTML and CSS.


• Familiarity with ADA accessibility standards and media compliance.


• Working knowledge of AI tools.


• Experience integrating multimedia into LMS platforms (e.g., Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle).

Special Information

• Occasional travel may be required to fulfill department, division, and university-wide commitments.


• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  
  VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.


• SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.

Additional Information

• Rank/Salary: Instructional Support Technician, SL3/ $57,500-$60,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.


• We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
  
  We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff.


• SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.
  
  The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.
  
  SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.
  
  Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.


• SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate.
  
  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100 ext.
  
  2240.


• In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (518) 587-2100, ext.
  
  2800.
  
  It can also be viewed online at our Safety and Security website.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology


• Higher Education

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