Graphic Designer

Job TitlePay Range: $30hr - $35hrRequirement/Must Have:Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Communications Design, or a related field.In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with a portfolio or work samples demonstrating proficiency in creating compelling marketing communications across a wide variety of media and audiences.Strong graphic design, layout, typography, and information architecture skills with a strong sense of style and consistency.Strong experience creating effective marketing solutions, branding, visual identity systems, and advertising campaigns.Knowledge and understanding of print production and workflow.Mastery of Adobe Design Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.Strong creativity and passion for creating engaging and relevant content for a wide variety of media and audiences.Strong design thinking skills with the ability to present ideas effectively and be receptive to feedback.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.Ability to balance day-to-day requests from internal and external clients while meeting timelines and requirements consistently.Ability to collect input from multiple sources and turn insights into actionable concepts and consumer experiences.Broad knowledge of best practices in communication, marketing, advertising, and brand design.Ability to oversee, mentor, and inspire creative team members and co-workers.Experience with project management tools such as Workfront, Jira, or similar platforms.Experience:Minimum 3 years of experience creating marketing communications for a variety of media and audiences.Experience working in a marketing department, in-house creative team, or advertising agency preferred.Experience designing for healthcare and/or government-regulated products, services, and industries preferred.Health insurance experience with a good understanding of healthcare trends preferred.Experience with ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards and the ability to create content that meets WCAG requirements preferred.Responsibilities:Concept, design, and produce a variety of marketing communications for print, environmental, and digital channels.Create collateral and advertising campaign materials, including brochures, booklets, flyers, presentations, corporate identity materials, and other communication assets.Contribute to the continual improvement of creative production workflows, processes, and systems for the Creative Team.Maintain the structure and organization of design files.Document processes and best practices.Work with vendors and external partners such as printers and agencies to complete production and project fulfillment.Collaborate with marketing team members in support of corporate initiatives.Attend project meetings and provide strategic insight.Present initiative overviews to associates and ensure all commitments are met.Assist in the creation and execution of integrated, strategic, creative communication plans for company-wide and cross-functional initiatives.Research topics and gather information to support creative development.Work with marketing project managers and team members to plan, set priorities, and ensure effective communication across divisions.Troubleshoot problems and resolve project-related issues.Fulfill administrative, legal, compliance, HR, and training responsibilities associated with the role.Participate in relevant job-related training and stay current on industry best practices and trends.Share knowledge and skills with team members, including mentoring and training others.Should Have:Experience in a marketing department, in-house creative team, or advertising agency.Experience designing for healthcare and government-regulated industries.Health insurance industry knowledge and awareness of healthcare trends.Understanding of ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards.Ability to create content aligned with WCAG accessibility requirements.Experience coordinating with printers, agencies, and other external partners.Experience mentoring or training junior team members.Skills:Graphic Design.Marketing Communications.Print Design.Digital Design.Layout Design.Typography.Iconography.Information Architecture.Branding.Visual Identity Systems.Advertising Campaign Design.Print Production.Creative Workflow Management.Adobe InDesign.Adobe Illustrator.Adobe Photoshop.Microsoft Word.Microsoft PowerPoint.Microsoft Excel.Microsoft Teams.Design Thinking.Creative Strategy.Project Planning.Project Coordination.Vendor Management.Communication Skills.Attention to Detail.Multi-tasking.Time Management.Accessibility Standards (ADA / Section 508 / WCAG).Project Management Tools (Workfront, Jira).Qualification and Education:Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Communications Design, or a related field required.In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.Portfolio or work examples demonstrating proficiency in creating compelling marketing communications required.