Research Assistant in the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (Appointment for 6 months with possibility of extension) [Ref. C/R/306/09]

Project

Building More Forgiving Communities around the Globe through Engagement to Complete Do-It-Yourself REACH Forgiveness Workbooks

Duties

Handling various design projects independently, such as Visual and Graphic design, Photo Retouch, Video Editing and animation, design and updating of websites.  Duties include developing creative graphics for posters, banners, flyers, brochures, photos and other materials for social media advertising; designing, producing, and managing interactive online content such as email templates, social media and promotional artwork, website and booklet; producing graphics according to instructions within tight schedules; producing rich media advertising; demonstrating creativity across multiple digital interactive media platforms; developing design solutions and executions that meet research-based project promotion, advertising and marketing needs within the pre-set timelines and budgets; developing the creative rationales for each visual idea and its intended messages; designing, testing and optimizing digital assets based on their performance; brainstorming initiatives to support the team’s creative delivery; and performing any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Digital/Graphic/Multimedia/Web design/Creative Media or related disciplines, with 1-2 years’ solid experience in Graphic/Animation and no more than a total of 6 years of service at the University.  Proven experience in a professional digital design role; solid knowledge of design software programmes, such as Sketch, InVision, and Adobe Creative Suite; good sense of style, colors and product; being a good team-player, creative, self-motivated and detail-minded; ability to handle multiple projects independently and work under tight schedules; knowledge of social media product (Gif) and Digital space; and willingness to contribute beyond basic responsibilities are required.  Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; familiarity with Adobe Premiere and/or Affect Effect; knowledge of HTML, 3D, CSS, Dreamweaver, Flash and motion graphic and video editing; experience in multimedia and digital content production, including animation and AR solutions; and good drawing skills are encouraged to apply.

(For enquiries, please contact Dr. HO Man Yee via email at my.ho@cityu.edu.hk.)

Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include an updated CV with qualifications and a portfolio of previous digital design work.  Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.  Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.