Graphic Designer - Central Health
TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT - Austin, Texas, us, 78716![TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Central Health's Communications Department is a team of diverse and talented professionals. The Graphic Designer is an essential member of the Communications Department, reporting to the Creative Services Manager. The Graphic Designer possesses a distinctive creative perspective and excels in crafting exceptional designs, effortlessly transforming concepts into reality across all platforms. They will collaborate with and support various departments to create compelling visual assets that communicate our mission and purpose effectively to our community.
Responsibilities
Develops a graphics asset library comprised of consistently styled, easily comprehensible designs that can be used for various media across the Central Health system.Develops and designs products that promote Central Healths mission and services in printed and electronic formats, including, but not limited to flyers, infographics, advertisements, fact sheets, the reports, presentations, brochures, booklets, and graphics for social media and video, using copy and data provided by other members of the Central Health system.Develops multiple ideas or concepts for graphic design assignments and presents them to individuals or a team.Gathers information and materials for creative projects and assists in writing creative briefs.Creates conceptual content (graphics, illustrations, and other design elements) for Central Health websites and social media platforms.Designs presentations to support internal and external communications (PowerPoint, Keynote).Designs e-newsletters, cards, letterhead, reports, and other communications tools as needed for the Central Health system.Maintains brand elements and guidelines for the Central Health system.Designs assets and templates for social media channels and fact sheets.Assists with creating analytics reports for creative services and campaigns.Works with Central Healths advertising and PR consultants.Works independently and with teams to develop collateral.Manages system brands and organizations graphic design look and feel.QA graphic production and brand consistency.Traffics creative projects through the organization.Works with creative and advertising vendors to design and produce a variety of deliverables.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Skilled in interpreting complex concepts and data into elegant, modern graphic assets.Command of design, advertising, and marketing strategies, including principles of graphic design, grids, page layout, and typography essentials.Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in digital communications and Web design principles.Proficiency in designing for PowerPoint and/or Keynote.Mac OS and Microsoft Office, Keynote, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.Illustration skills.Skilled in print production and project quality assurance.Ability to hink critically and conceptually and articulate vision clearly.Detail-oriented, dependable, responsible, and solid communication skills.Ability to research and comprehend complex information and transform the information into clear, engaging, visually appealing communication tools.Ability to quickly locate and collect information to help design communication elements.Ability to efficiently independently manage multiple projects, deadlines, and sources of information.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in graphic design or a related field required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
7 years full-time experience either in-house or in-agency in design, advertising, marketing, public relations, or related field required.7 years expert command of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required.7 years design, layout, infographics, production, and project management skills for digital, print, and campaign required.Experience creating and manipulating multi-media projects, including photography, text, and digital artwork required.6 years Experience with branding, social media design, illustration, and photo/video editing preferred.Experience with motion graphics (i.e. Adobe After Effects) preferred.