Senior Multimedia Specialist Job at Esri in Redlands

Overview 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

Authorization to work for any employer in the US (Visa Sponsorship is not available for this posting)

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 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

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 opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$74,880 — $118,560 USD

The Company At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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