University of Hawaii System is hiring: Multi Media Designer in Honolulu

Job description

Overview
Working Title: Multi-Media Designer
Position Number: 0080503
Hiring Unit: Outreach College
Location: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Outreach College, Manoa Campus, Honolulu, Hawaii
Dated Posted: September 10, 2025
Closing Date: October 11, 2025
Band: B
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Responsibilities
Design and produce media assets, including graphics, print collateral, webpages and visuals, social media content, videos and marketing email visuals and designs.
Develop multimedia presentations, motion graphics, and video content for promotional and educational purposes.
Collaborate with marketing, college programs, and campus partner teams to ensure consistency in brand messaging and design aesthetics.
Manage and maintain the Outreach College’s multimedia assets, ensuring accessibility and organization.
Develop website content, including UX/UI enhancements and interactive media.
Stay updated on industry trends, AI tools, and best practices to ensure cutting-edge design approaches.
Provide creative direction and campaign execution, ensuring alignment with the college’s mission and goals.
Work within established brand guidelines while innovating new visual approaches.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors for high-quality production of media materials.
Other duties as assigned.
Note: Denotes essential function.
Judgment Exercised
Work is expected to be technically thorough, creative, correct, and reliable, and result in the development of technically sound products, judgments, studies, recommendations, and documentation.
Originality
Originates plans, techniques, and/or procedures to apply existing knowledge to ideas, analyses, projects, or tests and evaluations.
Controls Over Position
The incumbent's supervisor is kept informed of general plans and progress of work.
Supervision Exercised
May review the work product from specific task assignments of other professional, clerical, technical personnel and/or student assistants.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Professional Work Experience:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in graphic design, multi-media design, communications or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for marketing, content creation, social media; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in graphic design, multi-media design, and/or communications as demonstrated by broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with graphic design, multi-media design, and/or communications.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through creative reasoning and logic to determine the cause of problems and the resolution in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information clearly in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, teams, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications
Professional proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro and/or Rush, After Effects and WordPress).
Experience using AI tools to develop content and imagery.
Experience with video production software.
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and UX/UI best practices for web design.
Experience in social media content creation.
Excellent communications skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with email marketing using Constant Contact or MailChimp.
Familiarity with accessibility guidelines for digital and print media.
Experience working in an academic or public institution.
Experience creating motion graphics.
To Apply
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents.

Applicants must submit the following:
cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications
current resume
names and contact information including email address and phone numbers of three (3) professional references
transcripts (copies of transcripts are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required at the time of hire)
a digital portfolio (PDF or weblinks are acceptable)
NOTE: Late, incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered.

Please redact any social security number and/or birth date on your documents prior to submitting.

All submitted documents become the property of UH Outreach College and will not be returned.

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Inquiries
Inquiries: no email address provided in link.

Please refer to the official UH search portal for contact details.
Equal Opportunity and Compliance
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.

For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/; paper copies available on request from UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies.

External applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies.

BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation should contact the EEO coordinator.

Determination on requests will be made on a case-by-case basis.

For more information: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Required Skill Profession

Art And Design Workers