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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Junior Multimedia Designer FLSA: Exempt

Department: Marketing Revision Date: May 2025

General Function:

The Junior Multimedia Designer is responsible for supporting the creation, design, capture, and production of a wide range of content for Hy-Vee’s social marketing channels. This role’s primary mediums include video production, photography, and design for use across social and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a passion for producing high-quality, engaging content from concept through final execution. This individual should be highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong skills in both video and design, appreciate a well-crafted transition sequence, and feel comfortable working behind—and occasionally in front of—the camera.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: Director, Creative and Content

Direct Reports: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Support the end-to-end creation of organic social media content, from concept execution to final delivery

+ Capture video and photo content; serve as on-camera talent and voiceover as needed

+ Execute fundamental video production techniques including lighting, sound, framing, and set-up

+ Create props and shop for materials when needed for concept execution

+ Edit video content: compile footage, convert files, enhance audio, and apply basic color correction

+ Retouch and format photo assets, ensuring correct sizing, resolution, and platform consistency

+ Apply conceptual thinking to express ideas through engaging design and content

+ Manage the design process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

+ Collaborate with managers, creative directors, writers, producers, and other team members to ensure content aligns with brand standards and business objectives

+ Apply brand guidelines and creative direction consistently across all deliverables

+ Work independently and within a team to meet project deliverables and timelines

+ Submit drafts for approval, revise designs as needed, and ensure alignment with strategic goals

+ Adapt to changing priorities and manage deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

+ Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company

+ Excellent organizational, time management, communication and problem-solving skills

+ Strong interest and hands-on experience in video production and editing

+ Comfortable working both behind and occasionally in front of the camera

+ Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma.

+ Solid understanding of video production fundamentals, including sound/microphone setup, framing, and lighting

+ Strong grasp of design principles such as typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy

+ Skilled in video and photo editing, color correction, and basic animation techniques

+ Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative environment

+ Collaborative and receptive to feedback, while capable of working independently

+ Flexible and able to pivot quickly in response to shifting priorities

+ Detail-oriented with strong visual storytelling and timing

+ Actively follows social media trends to inform content strategies and techniques

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design, Visual Studies, or a related field required

+ 1–2 years of experience in a creative, social media, or multimedia production role (including internships), preferably in an agency or design firm environment

+ Portfolio showcasing video and photo content creation and editing required

Working Conditions: This is a hybrid position based at our HST location in Grimes, Iowa, with responsibilities performed in-office, from a home office, and on location as needed for content capture. The role involves frequent deadlines and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Financial Responsibility: None

Contacts: Frequent contact with marketing team members, operations staff, store personnel, and external partners.

Confidentiality: Access to confidential information, including advertising rates, pricing details, and marketing strategies.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.