Manager, Graphic Design

Posting Date 06/02/2026 Location Hybrid role based in Denver, CO (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office days) Overview The Graphic Design Manager is a visionary creative lead, brand strategist, and strategic visual storyteller responsible for bridging the gap between complex healthcare operations and high‑impact communication. While strong design execution is expected, this role goes beyond asset creation and presentation design; it requires a highly strategic thinker who can shape and elevate DaVita's brand identity. This role demands a multi‑faceted expert: one who can seamlessly navigate high‑stakes B2B environments, B2C (Patient‑facing) needs, and internal B2E (Teammate‑facing) campaigns, while also serving as the primary creative visionary for executive‑level pitches and large‑scale event visuals. The successful candidate is not just a maker but a persuasive communicator, brand strategist, and organized lead capable of pitching creative strategies directly to executive leadership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Multi‑Channel Execution: Conceptualize and produce high‑quality visionary assets across digital, print, and environmental platforms, including patient education materials, social media campaigns, sales collateral, and internal events and activations. Brand Strategy, Executive Pitching & Creative Consultation: Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, presenting overarching brand concepts and data‑driven insights to executive stakeholders. Strategic Translation & Data Visualization: Partner with leaders to translate complex data into intuitive visual narratives that explain kidney care clearly while maintaining professional quality. High‑Stakes Presentation & Visual Design: Lead the design and animation of executive‑level presentations using advanced PowerPoint features for large‑scale events, investor meetings, and physician conferences. Operational Excellence & Brand Stewardship: Manage and evolve a library of scalable templates and utilize project‑management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) to track workstreams and collaborate efficiently. A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE Visionary Brand Strategy: An ethereal, forward‑thinking approach to design that goes beyond standard asset creation. Executive Presence: Exceptional verbal communication skills; the ability to sit at the table with senior leaders and confidently pitch, pivot, and persuade. Presentation Mastery: Ability to build complex, non‑linear PowerPoint decks that feel like high‑end motion graphics. Workflow Proficiency: A disciplined approach to managing high‑volume, high‑accuracy output within established tracking systems. Empathetic Storytelling: The ability to simplify medical speak for patients while maintaining clinical rigor for B2B audiences. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field (Required). Experience: 6–8+ years of professional design experience with emphasis on brand strategy, corporate B2B, consumer‑facing (B2C), and executive presentation/pitch design (Required). Technical Proficiency: Expert‑level Microsoft 365 PowerPoint (advanced animation, template architecture) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) (Required). Project Management: Familiarity with Smartsheet, Workfront, Wrike, or Asana (Required). Portfolio: Must showcase brand strategy, advanced presentation work, motion/animation examples, and evidence of visual storytelling for executive and stakeholder audiences (Required). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Motion Graphics: Experience with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro for event video content. Event & Show Experience: Knowledge of environmental design and aspect ratios for stage screens (LED walls, projection). Modern Workflow: Proficiency in automated approvals or resource tracking with Smartsheet, familiarity with Figma or AI‑driven ideation tools such as Adobe Firefly. Healthcare Experience: Specific experience in patient education, clinical marketing, or a similarly regulated industry. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & VISUAL REQUIREMENTS Visual: Vision adequate to perform essential duties; must differentiate colors accurately for clinical charting and brand consistency. Physical: Ability to lift a minimum of 5 lbs. unassisted; manual dexterity for computer use. WORK ENVIRONMENT Location: Denver, CO strongly preferred. Hybrid Schedule: Alignment with DaVita’s hybrid work model. Travel: Occasional travel (up to 15%) for on‑site event support, photoshoots, or clinical visits. Overtime: Periodic evening or weekend work may be required to meet high‑stakes executive deadlines or event dates. What We’ll Provide Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out. Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, Headspace access, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave. Professional development programs: On‑demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning. Equal Opportunity Employment DaVita is an equal opportunity workplace and complies with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Salary The salary range for the role is $70,000.00 – $106,000.00 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additional Information for Colorado Residents Please do not provide any age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation in your initial application. You may redact or remove this information from any materials you submit. You will not be penalized for doing so. #J-18808-Ljbffr