Junior Multimedia Designer at Gwynedd Manufacturing in North Wales, PA

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.

Position Summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Junior Multimedia Designer to support the development of marketing and creative content across digital, print, social media, advertising, and product launches. This role will focus approximately 70% on graphic design and 30% on video editing and motion graphics.

Working closely with the Creative Director and marketing team, the Junior Multimedia Designerwill translate creative direction and brand guidelines into polished visual assets while supporting video production, motion graphics, and occasional photography and videography projects. This is a hands-on, execution-focused opportunity for a developing creative professional to contribute to projects from concept through final delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Creative Support (70%)

• Design and produce creative assets for marketing campaigns, product launches, social media, digital advertising, presentations, promotional materials, and print.
• Translate creative briefs and established brand guidelines into polished designs that communicate product features, craftsmanship, and technical capabilities.
• Apply typography, layout, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy to create clear, engaging content for a variety of audiences.
• Adapt graphics and photography for different platforms, formats, audiences, and production requirements.
• Prepare final digital and print assets according to required specifications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Maintain brand consistency by following established guidelines, creative standards, templates, and visual systems.
• Develop and update creative assets and templates to support evolving marketing needs.
• Assist with photo and video shoots through basic art direction, storyboards, shot lists, and creative coordination.
• Provide occasional product photography and video capture support for studio, action, lifestyle, and manufacturing content using Sony camera systems and professional equipment.
• Coordinate with internal teams to prepare products, locations, equipment, and materials for scheduled shoots.
• Organize and maintain design, photography, and video files for efficient access, editing, and archiving.

Video Editing & Motion Graphics (30%)

• Edit video content for social media, product launches, demonstrations, digital advertising, promotional campaigns, training, and corporate communications.
• Create motion graphics, animated titles, text overlays, transitions, and visual effects using Adobe After Effects or comparable software.
• Perform post-production tasks, including color correction, color grading, sound editing, music integration, and final exports.
• Repurpose longer footage into engaging short-form content optimized for social media and other digital platforms.
• Export and format content according to platform-specific aspect ratios, resolutions, codecs, file formats, and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and marketing team on video concepts, storyboards, pacing, and visual storytelling.

Collaboration & Project Execution

• Work with the Creative Director and internal stakeholders to understand project objectives, incorporate feedback, and deliver assignments on schedule.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while communicating progress and maintaining organized working files.
• Stay current with design trends, editing tools, motion graphics techniques, and digital content formats.
• Follow all facility safety requirements when entering manufacturing areas, attending product demonstrations, or participating in content capture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in graphic design or a related creative field; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
• Required portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design skills, with supporting examples of video editing, motion graphics, and, where available, photography or videography.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; familiarity with Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects or comparable video editing and animation software.
• Experience creating animated text, titles, transitions, and other motion graphics.
• Working knowledge of Figma, Canva, or similar design tools.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, composition, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
• Experience using Sony camera systems and professional photography or video equipment, including capturing and editing product or action-oriented content.
• Working knowledge of lighting, framing, camera movement, and shot selection.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to accept feedback, refine creative work, learn new techniques, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and participate in scheduled photography and video shoots as needed.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8-hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks): stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds, view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work. Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities but are always subject to safety concerns for the employee and all team members. Employer may require a physical assessment of the candidate’s ability to perform these tasks as a condition of an offer letter. Any assessment will be performed by a third party vendor and will be reported on a pass/fail basis with no other medical information conveyed to employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Note: This job description reflects general duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Management may modify or assign other responsibilities as needed.