Job Description

Department: Public Affairs and Global Communications Office

Job Posting Details

The Public Affairs and Global Communications Office is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Digital and Multimedia Designer to produce engaging content and short-form videos for various social media platforms. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with faculty members and vendors to conceptualize and develop digital content, including video storylines, interviews, and visual assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Design: Work with the content creator and the team to design and produce engaging visual content, including motion graphics, animations, and infographics, to showcase research breakthroughs and institutional achievements.
• Platform Optimization: Tailor branding and design elements for global social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube) as well as mainland China platforms (WeChat Official Accounts, Weibo, Xiaohongshu).
• Video and Image Production: Production of short-form videos (social media reels, interview clips, explainers) and photography for media campaigns.
• Project Management: Manage all stages of production, including storyboarding, filming, photo shooting, retouching and post-production (editing, color grading, audio mixing).
• Visual Support: Aid in visual development for media interviews, press conferences, and campus events.
• Database maintaince: manage the centralized multimedia database included the platform and vendor management, collaborate with various schools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Creative Media, Design, Visual Communication, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in a related field with 5 years of hands-on multimedia production experience.
• A robust portfolio demonstrating strong design sense and skills (Premiere Pro/Final Cut), motion graphics (After Effects), and photo editing (Photoshop/Lightroom/Canva).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop) and AI application.
• Familiarity with social media video specifications and formats.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua).
• Strong ability to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Selection Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a design test and deliver a presentation to showcase their technical and creative skills.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 6 November 2026.

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.