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Massachusetts General Hospital

Graphic Designer

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Graphic Designer

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Reporting to the Design Lead, the Graphic Designer will design print and digital materials for the Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office. The work includes event collateral, fact sheets, social media assets, digital ads, PowerPoint presentations, posters, web content and other institutionally branded pieces. The Graphic Designer will gain experience in various aspects of non-profit fundraising including digital and print design, communications, marketing and special events.We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is creative, detail-oriented, has strong communication skills and actively stays ahead of industry trends. Candidate must be flexible and able to collaborate and take direction from a multitude of teams/program areas across the Development Office.To ApplyApplications must include a

resume and a cover letter

detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.About UsMassachusetts General Hospital is one of the world’s top academic medical centers. It is the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, where nearly all our staff physicians serve on the faculty.Mass General has pioneered medicine for more than 200 years, and we’re thinking big about the future. In 2021, we launched our largest-ever comprehensive fundraising effort —

The Campaign for Mass General

— which seeks to raise $3 billion in philanthropic funding that will help us reach our four ambitious campaign goals, each grounded in a pillar of Mass General’s historic mission to treat, discover, teach and serve.Our TeamThe Development Office is a vibrant and collaborative team focused on advancing the hospital’s mission of health care excellence. We are committed to expanding the philanthropy that makes this mission possible.We offer a competitive benefits package including generous health care and retirement plans and an array of professional development opportunities. We also offer a Flexible Workplace Program, a hybrid work model that affords employees the opportunity to work in the office a minimum of 4-6 days per month, depending on the business needs of the role. We comply with all Mass General Brigham conditions of employment, including vaccination mandates.Diversity and inclusion are priorities for our office and the hospital. We strongly believe that a team of diverse identities, experiences, opinions, and perspectives drives creativity, innovation, and excellence.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Design Lead:Design fundraising materials that adhere to Mass General Brand Standards including event collateral, fact sheets, social media assets, digital ads, PowerPoint presentations, posters, web content and other institutionally branded pieces.Partner with digital marketing team to create compelling designs to specs including websites, emails and motion graphics.Create templates for various fundraising collateral that can be repurposed by colleagues across the department.Update content in existing templates.Oversee collateral through the review process. Collect and incorporate edits and feedback through multiple iterations until complete.Project manage the production of collateral with printers and mail houses.Serve as an in-house resource for last minute and high priority design requests.Contribute to brainstorming and creative problem solving within Creative Services team.Attend meetings with various fundraising teams to brainstorm design ideas.Prioritize a multitude of short- and long-term projects.Complete other duties as assigned by the Design Lead.Adhere to the mission, credo, and standards of behavior of Mass General.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a closely related fieldProficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and Figma; familiarity with Wordpress a plusExperience with pre-production and printingVisual portfolio available to shareIn addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills, abilities and attitudes:Interest in working in a non-profit settingAbility to learn and apply Mass General Brand Standards and guidelinesExcellent attention to detail and strong proofreading skillsKnowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn)A drive to keep on top of design and marketing trends and tools (AI, motion graphics, etc.)Ability to effectively present design concepts and strategy in a way that stakeholders, at various levels, can understand and get excited aboutStrong web-based skills and comfort with web-based communication toolsAbility to collaborate and take direction from a multitude of teams/program areas across the Development OfficeAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesCommunicate well about assets needed, timelines and project logisticsAdaptability and flexibility in times of shifting prioritiesAbility to work collaboratively with diverse audiencesCreativity and high levels of energy and enthusiasmGood judgment and care in dealing with confidential informationCompetency using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom and Teams preferred)EEO StatementMassachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Primary Location : MA-Boston-MGH 125 NashuaWork Locations : MGH 125 Nashua 125 Nashua Street Boston 02114Job : OtherOrganization : Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule : Full-timeStandard Hours : 4Shift : Day JobEmployee Status : RegularRecruiting Department : MGH Development OfficeJob Posting : Jan 26, 2024

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