Multimedia Specialist

Job Type: Part-Time 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week), Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
Location: Washington DC, USA
Working Pattern: Hybrid, open to considering all hybrid working patterns. The preferred working arrangement is 20 hours per week worked over two full days and one half day each week, although flexibility is available in how those hours are scheduled.
About the IB
The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.
About the job
The Multimedia Specialist (Graphics and Publication, Part-time) supports the development, adaptation, and publication of visual content, learning resources, and communications materials that support strategic educational initiatives. Working closely with content specialists, learning designers, project coordinators, subject matter experts, and multilingual production teams, the role creates and adapts publication-ready assets that support schools, educators, IB staff, and professional learning experiences.

• Collaborate with learning designers, content developers, translators, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to develop effective multimedia solutions.
• Develop, adapt, and publish high-quality visual content and publication-ready assets for diverse audiences.
• Gather, assess, and implement stakeholder feedback throughout content development and publication cycles.
• Provide guidance on graphic design, publication approaches, accessibility considerations, and content adaptation requirements.
• Contribute to the improvement of templates, workflows, production methods, and asset management practices.
• Support the application of accessibility, publication, and quality standards across assigned projects.
• Research emerging multimedia tools, accessibility practices, and visual design trends.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and implement revisions to improve content effectiveness and accessibility.
• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, certification, or equivalent professional experience in graphic design, multimedia design, visual communication, digital media, or a related field.
• Professional experience producing graphic design, publication, and digital content assets.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in graphic design, publication design, information design, and digital content creation.
• Advanced proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Strong publication design, layout, typography, and information design skills.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices for digital and document-based content.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits, Pet Insurance, FSA, etc.
• Up 20 days Annual Leave, increasing by 5 through service plus 14 Public holidays
• Retirement 401k Plan, 10% contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent continuous professional development
• Health and wellness schemes
• Flexible work arrangements
• Additional IB sponsored perks
• This job is offered on local terms and conditions and is at will

Opportunity & Belonging
We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.
Applications will close at 23:55 ET on 22 October 2026.