Jobs at Interdisciplinary Materials Science at Vanderbilt University (Now Hiring) — 110 open — Page 6

Design and Visual Communication

• Develop graphic, web, and brand assets that support OLI marketing and program communications
• Design brand and marketing collateral including program one-pagers, social graphics, brochures, slide templates, and email assets
• Build and maintain landing pages and campaign sites in OLI’s content management environment
• Apply and extend OLI’s visual system in alignment with Vanderbilt brand standards
• Produce templates and reusable component libraries that help the team move faster on recurring requests
• Partner with marketing leads and program directors to translate program goals into clear visual communication
• Maintain organized asset libraries for fonts, color, photography, and graphics

Motion Design and Video Editing

• Create motion and short-form video that promotes OLI programs and initiatives
• Design and animate motion graphics including bumpers, titles, lower thirds, animated explainers, and social media cuts
• Plan and produce short-form video for course content, program promotion, recruitment, and recap content
• Operate camera, lighting, and audio equipment
• Edit promotional video content and adapt versions for different platforms, durations, and aspect ratios
• Apply color, sound, and finishing techniques appropriate for video
• Iterate based on feedback from team leads, marketing partners, and program stakeholders 

Project Operations

• Support project planning and day-to-day operations across design and video work
• Maintain organized project files, naming conventions, and version control
• Manage backups for design files, raw footage, and final deliverables on shared systems
• Participate in project kickoffs and pre-production meetings to clarify scope and visual direction
• Manage timelines for assigned deliverables and communicate progress to the Digital Media Manager
• Adjust formats, file sizes, and exports as needed for different distribution channels

Tools, Equipment, and Vendor Coordination

• Help recommend and evaluate design and motion software, plugins, and equipment
• Maintain working knowledge of OLI design systems, fonts, photography, and brand assets 

Best Practices and Faculty Support

• Document and refine design, motion, and production workflows so they can be repeated by the team
• Support workshops and trainings for faculty interested in marketing, design, and visual storytelling
• Provide design and production support to faculty initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, relevant military experience, and relevant skills is necessary.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, relevant military experience, and relevant skills is necessary.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with primary focus on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, is necessary.
• Working knowledge of Figma or a comparable web and UI design tool is necessary.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and modern content management systems is necessary.
• Experience producing motion graphics for marketing, brand, or campaign contexts is necessary.
• Understanding of typography, layout, color, and brand systems is necessary.
• A strong portfolio showcasing graphic design, web or digital design, and motion work is necessary.
• Experience operating camera, lighting, and audio equipment for marketing video and interviews is necessary.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) for web and digital assets is preferred.
• Experience with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or comparable video editing software is preferred.