Public Affairs Officer (Multimedia Design) (PAO) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Multimedia Design, Visual Asset Design, Video Production, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Canva, Capcut, HTML, CSS, Video Shooting, Illustration, WordPress, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Public Affairs Office: Major Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs or his/her nominee(s), the appointee will be responsible for supporting the Public Affairs Office mainly for the following: Design and produce a range of visual and multimedia assets for social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Xiaohongshu), digital marketing initiatives and online platforms, including but not limited to: o Short video (shooting, production and editing), social media visuals, illustrations, motion posters, motion graphics, animated ads (GIF & HTML5) and banners to support social media engagement, branding, digital marketing/online advertising and website content; o Create mockups to visualise creative concepts; o Design and produce simple landing pages for promotional campaigns; and o Produce EDM and printed materials. Brainstorm, develop and create innovative visual content with different teams within the Office that aligns with brand positioning and marketing strategies, reflecting the University’s image and values; Continuously monitor trends in social media visuals and video content, and constantly optimise presentation formats and design language to elevate the overall visual quality of brand and digital marketing content; Support website management, including basic website design and maintenance tasks using WordPress; Support in event management; and Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Affairs or his/her nominee. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A recognised degree/higher diploma in Multimedia design, Graphic Design, Creative Media, Visual Arts, Advertising or a related discipline; At least 3 years of relevant experience in graphic/multimedia design; Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects), motion graphics, DaVinci Resolve, Canva or Capcut/剪映 with strong image creation, design and video editing skills; A solid visual foundation and strong aesthetic sense, with a mature understanding of composition, dynamic rhythm, information hierarchy, and social media content formats; Knowledge in HTML, CSS, video shooting, and illustration, and familiarity with AI-assisted editing tools and workflows would be an advantage; Creative, self-motivated, open-minded, attentive to details, and possessing good PR sense; Passionate in visual storytelling through creating aesthetic and on-brand content; Familiarity with social media platforms and passion for the latest trends and digital content creation; A good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines while collaborating effectively within a team; Flexible and willing to work outside office hours when required; Web Knowledge: Hands-on experience with WordPress for basic website management; and A portfolio (PDF/doc/link) must be included in the application. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend a written test and interview. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for designing and producing a range of visual and multimedia assets, including short videos, social media visuals, and motion graphics, to support social media engagement and digital marketing initiatives. This role also involves brainstorming innovative visual content, monitoring trends, supporting website management via WordPress, and assisting with event management.