Graphic Designer

Responsibilities:

1. Strategically Designed Digital Assets and Print Collateral:

• Develops the most appropriate and strategically designed assets based on project scope and need. Project type examples include but are not limited to digital deliverables such as display ads, interactive PDFs, web assets, info graphics, animations, and departmental screen graphics. Print examples include annual reports, invitation packages, brochures, posters, banner-ups and out of home media.
• Understands and produces a series of projects into a similar style and handles a full suite of designed assets. 
• Manages projects from initial concept to completion under supervision of Directors/Design Managers converting constructive feedback into successful design outcomes.
• Manages digital/print production using the department’s project management system while adhering to project budget, needs and deadlines.
• Possesses the ability to meet directly with clients and provide creative advice that is appropriate for strategy, brand and audience.
• Promotes positive relationships with internal divisions who manage other aspects of marketing strategies as well as working groups across the organization to ensure project success.
• Tracks hours for design projects when needed.
• Provides the highest level of quality service on behalf of the division through creative and thoughtful actions.

2. Project Production:

• Utilizes strategic thinking based on technologic requirements and needs ranging from digital programs to print based production.
• Delivers final digital assets per required specs.
• Manages print projects at production stage including appropriate vendor selection, price negotiations and cost management, proofing and problem resolution at or after production/print stage.
• Maintains a positive, professional relationship with organization vendors.

3. Organization and Affiliate Branding:

• Maintains understanding of the Penn Medicine brand as it applies to varying institutional layers through mentorship and by the division.
• Identifies brand issues and seeks solutions with appropriate guidance.
• Serves as an advocate of the Penn Medicine brand by reinforcing it to all audiences.

4. Systems and Project Management:

• Must work within department and divisional project and file management requirements such as file organization, server organization, project management systems, and systems used by other divisions when needed.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Graphic Design (Required).
• 1+ years of Graphic Design experience in a healthcare or corporate setting (Required).

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in MAC platform and its peripherals.
• Proficient in Adobe CC Programs: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Spark, After Effects, Acrobat as well as other digital and animation programs.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new technologies as required by the industry.
• Ability to work independently and effectively while collaborating with fellow designers, department team members, colleagues and clients.
• Mastery of communication skills and self-management.
• Possess a working knowledge of digital and print production.