Boston Public Health Commission
Lead Designer
Boston Public Health Commission, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Description
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. The Communications Office guides and works closely with BPHC program staff to develop public health awareness campaigns, messaging, and other communications deliverables. They work with all forms of media, including press releases, digital campaigns, print materials, social media, audio, and video. The Communications Office also develops communication strategies, handles all press requests, and collaborates with other city departments and the Mayor's Office to amplify public health messages, priorities, and policies. ROLE: The Lead Designer works with the Communications Director and the Communications Office to lead creative design and strategy for the Boston Public Health Commission. This includes creating marketing campaigns, flyers, graphics, and reports for digital and print platforms. In addition to creating content, the Lead Designer works with vendors, helps oversee marketing and ad agencies, supports ad buys, and approves merchandise. The Lead Designer also develops the Boston Public Health Commission's branding and creates templates for various purposes. This role centers equity and creates impactful campaigns while translating health data into understandable visualizations, ultimately having a personal impact on Boston residents. DUTIES: Lead all creative and marketing projects and ensure the overall quality of design work produced by the Commission and contracted vendors. Create dynamic, multilingual marketing materials, advertisements, billboards, flyers, brochures, posters, graphics, and reports for digital and print platforms. Develop multimedia campaigns that advance BPHC's goals from concept to design to completion. Collaborate with others in the Communications Office and BPHC staff to develop proactive and creative communication materials and campaigns. Understand how to create consistent, engaging public health-related content. Work with the Communications Director to develop and maintain brand guidelines and create templates for internal and external use. Manage staff and coordinate with vendors who develop creative assets, including graphic designers, photographers, and videographers. Design and approve merchandise used by the Commission and coordinate with vendors on pricing and printing. Create and oversee report designs, ensuring professionalism and brand consistency. Create graphs, charts, and other types of data visualization to explain public health data. Organize and manage creative projects, including establishing project timelines and leading meetings. Build, maintain, and manage creative assets. Communicate and collaborate regularly with the City of Boston's Creative team and other City departments. Participate in regular Communications Office meetings. Work in a confidential capacity, using excellent judgment and operating independently. Help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Passionate commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues. Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism and health inequities. Minimum of four (4) to eight (8) years of full-time experience in advertising, marketing, or graphic design. BA/BS in marketing, advertising, graphic design, digital media, art, communications, public relations, or other related field required. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other platforms for creating and editing graphics. Experience developing million-dollar marketing campaigns and managing content for various outreach channels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience distilling complex policies and data into engaging content. Strong attention to detail with organizational and planning skills; able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and attend events across the city. Able to work independently and as part of a team, creating a welcoming work environment. Proficient in current and emerging trends. Comfortable working under pressure and strict deadlines. Preferred or Plus: Experience in or familiarity with public health, government, and/or health care sectors. Experience making content decisions with minimal oversight. Experience supervising direct reports. Experience with data and data visualization. Experience with basic photography and video recording equipment. Experience making media buys. Knowledge of Boston neighborhoods. Proficiency in a language other than English.
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In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. The Communications Office guides and works closely with BPHC program staff to develop public health awareness campaigns, messaging, and other communications deliverables. They work with all forms of media, including press releases, digital campaigns, print materials, social media, audio, and video. The Communications Office also develops communication strategies, handles all press requests, and collaborates with other city departments and the Mayor's Office to amplify public health messages, priorities, and policies. ROLE: The Lead Designer works with the Communications Director and the Communications Office to lead creative design and strategy for the Boston Public Health Commission. This includes creating marketing campaigns, flyers, graphics, and reports for digital and print platforms. In addition to creating content, the Lead Designer works with vendors, helps oversee marketing and ad agencies, supports ad buys, and approves merchandise. The Lead Designer also develops the Boston Public Health Commission's branding and creates templates for various purposes. This role centers equity and creates impactful campaigns while translating health data into understandable visualizations, ultimately having a personal impact on Boston residents. DUTIES: Lead all creative and marketing projects and ensure the overall quality of design work produced by the Commission and contracted vendors. Create dynamic, multilingual marketing materials, advertisements, billboards, flyers, brochures, posters, graphics, and reports for digital and print platforms. Develop multimedia campaigns that advance BPHC's goals from concept to design to completion. Collaborate with others in the Communications Office and BPHC staff to develop proactive and creative communication materials and campaigns. Understand how to create consistent, engaging public health-related content. Work with the Communications Director to develop and maintain brand guidelines and create templates for internal and external use. Manage staff and coordinate with vendors who develop creative assets, including graphic designers, photographers, and videographers. Design and approve merchandise used by the Commission and coordinate with vendors on pricing and printing. Create and oversee report designs, ensuring professionalism and brand consistency. Create graphs, charts, and other types of data visualization to explain public health data. Organize and manage creative projects, including establishing project timelines and leading meetings. Build, maintain, and manage creative assets. Communicate and collaborate regularly with the City of Boston's Creative team and other City departments. Participate in regular Communications Office meetings. Work in a confidential capacity, using excellent judgment and operating independently. Help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Passionate commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues. Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism and health inequities. Minimum of four (4) to eight (8) years of full-time experience in advertising, marketing, or graphic design. BA/BS in marketing, advertising, graphic design, digital media, art, communications, public relations, or other related field required. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other platforms for creating and editing graphics. Experience developing million-dollar marketing campaigns and managing content for various outreach channels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience distilling complex policies and data into engaging content. Strong attention to detail with organizational and planning skills; able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities. Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and attend events across the city. Able to work independently and as part of a team, creating a welcoming work environment. Proficient in current and emerging trends. Comfortable working under pressure and strict deadlines. Preferred or Plus: Experience in or familiarity with public health, government, and/or health care sectors. Experience making content decisions with minimal oversight. Experience supervising direct reports. Experience with data and data visualization. Experience with basic photography and video recording equipment. Experience making media buys. Knowledge of Boston neighborhoods. Proficiency in a language other than English.
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