Multimedia Specialist

KGS Group is looking for a creative, driven and collaborative Multimedia Specialist to join our marketing and communications group in our Winnipeg office.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

The Role

The Multimedia Specialist will play a key role in showcasing the KGS brand and telling our story in an engaging way to both external and internal audiences. In this highly collaborative position, the Multimedia Specialist is responsible for graphic design, video creation and photography for a variety of audiences, platforms and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design a wide range of impactful and visually engaging print and digital materials that showcase the KGS brand (social media graphics, advertisements, infographics, brochures/flyers, signage, presentations, posters, invitations, emails, templates, etc.)
• In collaboration with the marketing communications team and other departments, create compelling videos from concept to end product including storyboarding, filming, directing, editing, animation and motion graphics
• In collaboration with HR and subject matter experts, create training and onboarding videos
• Generate creative ideas for multimedia projects that support KGS marketing and communication goals and strategies
• Develop an annual photography plan, take photographs and direct photographers, edit photos, and lead the creation and maintenance of a photo and video database
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of the KGS website and intranet
• Be a champion of our brand and ensure brand standards are met across the organization
• Contribute to other marketing and communications projects and activities as required

About you

• Degree or diploma in multimedia, graphic design, digital media or another relevant field
• Strong expertise and previous experience in graphic design as well as video creation
• Advanced proficiency with multimedia software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects, Acrobat, etc.)
• An incredible eye for design and knowledge of best practices and latest trends in multimedia
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including SharePoint
• Photography skills or experience working with photographers would be considered an asset
• Strong organizational and project management skills with superior attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative team player with a can-do attitude, willing to pitch in wherever is needed

Applicants should attach / link to a digital portfolio to be considered for this position.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.