Social/Multi-Media Designer

San Jose, CA

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to lead our social media efforts and design for the company editorial blog. Must be creative and organized. The strongest candidate will have experience across all social media platforms including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. This candidate needs to have the ability to develop and implement a strategic social media plan, be proactive, detail oriented, and task driven. Candidate has strong multimedia skills for digital design with a social-focus.

Responsibilities

Create/Design top-notch multimedia content for a variety of social media channels, with excellent judgement, instincts, and a sharp feel for the social media landscape
Shoot, edit, animate, and create graphics for social video content
Utilize illustrating, image-making, and photo editing to support editorial and social platforms
Partner closely with designers, copywriters, marketers, and producers to plan and execute projects from concept to final upload.
Pivot from simple, less-creative projects (requiring strict brand adherence) to out-of-box creative visual explorations.
Ability to manage many projects simultaneously to meet close deadlines and realize the organization’s creative goals
Design top-notch graphic content based on target audience’s behaviors, persona and archetype
A keen understanding/awareness of brand appropriate aesthetic, culture and audience when creating assets
Maintain awareness of the latest trends and changes within design, popular culture, and social media.
Deliver solid creative on tight schedules and work independently with little direction
Ability to evaluate, develop and contribute to the overall design strategy and execution of all creative
Collaboration with team in brainstorm sessions and help push creative concepts that resonate with client audience
Ability to work collaboratively within a fast paced schedule

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience
BA in Graphic Design, Studio Arts, Visual Communications or equivalent experience in related field
Must have a portfolio of past work to present
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Multi-media skills (image, video, text, sound, motion)
Knowledge of social landscape (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Youtube)
Experience with Motion Design
3D, Animation a plus
Possession of creative flair, conceptual/visual ability, and originality
Ability to perform well in a team environment and work independently when appropriate.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

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