Senior Graphic Designer

Job DescriptionLocation: Chicago, IllinoisBusiness Unit: Rush Medical CenterHospital: Rush University Medical CenterDepartment: FFS Emery-TiburcioWork Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)Shift: Shift 1Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).Pay Range: $32.00 - $52.08 per hourRush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.Summary:The Senior Graphic Designer provides design services to the Rush University System for Health for both print and digital products on social justice and community education for direct care workers. Manage production of all print and digital pieces including brochures, flyers, newsletters, ads, reports, digital artwork, posters and signage as requested from conception to delivery. Collaborate with marketing colleagues and medical center and system contacts independently to provide design counsel and services and to support strategic initiatives. Consult with Director to ensure that branding goals, as well as objectives, are met. Work with director to ensure projects are on budget and on schedule. Provide art direction, brand counsel, graphic design and production support to Marketing and Communications staff for corporate communications, and across all tactics and for other teams across the Rush System as time and resources permit. Consult with both internal and external teams to ensure the Rush brand is well-represented in all marketing efforts. Report to Director, Creative and Brand Strategy.Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or more in graphic design or related field 4+ years of relevant experience Excellent design skills and strong knowledge of graphic production processes and printing Attention to detail Excellent communication, time management, and multitasking skills. Excellent teamwork skills—must interact and collaborate with colleagues throughout Rush System including but not limited to content and marketing Strategists, Internal Communicators, information services, human resources and Rush department leaders. Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office products and project management tools Ability to work with diverse customers and colleagues Ability to work independently Knowledge of emerging industry trends and desire to expand knowledge of healthcare marketing and tools needed to keep in step with trendsPreferred Job Qualifications: Experience in a design firm, advertising agency or in-house design department. Proficient in all professional design focused software applications, i.e., Adobe lllustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint and Word. Experience working within project management systems and flexibility to learn new tools as needed Good interpersonal communication skills. Be able to successfully manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Understanding of printing processes and how color choices, printing methods, paper selection and folding configurations affect overall project costs. Be a collaborative member of the team and ability to maintain multiple interpersonal relationships, both in the immediate office and other departments that are critical to creating effective communications. Attentive to detail. Highly proficient computer skills, especially with Adobe Creative Suite applications.Responsibilities: Communicate and facilitate the art direction and design of various marketing and communication pieces in both print and digital environments for a wide range of clients Manage production of all print pieces from conception to completion, communicate with vendors and advise on vendor selection when appropriate Produce designs that are both original and from branded templates, including illustrations and infographics Provide art direction for system-wide photo and video shoots Develop and maintain electronic templates for frequently needed materials: e.g., signage, flyers, newsletters Work with Director to consult with Communications teams, and others across the Rush System to identify design needs and ensure consistency. With Director, oversee maintenance of digital asset library and design equipment- including computers and software Collaborate with Marketing and Communications colleagues to provide creative solutions to support Rush System strategic priorities With director, manage team of freelance designers and workloads as needed and for particular projectsRush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Position Senior Graphic DesignerLocation US:IL:ChicagoReq ID 15921