Communication Operations & Optimization, Designer

Summary

A senior designer, focused on creative story telling through visual design across all internal channels. From Board presentations and impactful PowerPoint decks to infographics, Benefits guide design, email graphics, and in-person event design (as just a few examples), this individual will use design to demonstrate success, move the needle on strategic initiatives and weave a visual story.

• Produces and presents creative concepts and designs supporting the People & Culture function within Advocate Health, with a varying audience from the Board to all teammates.
• Concepts, develops and implements creative solutions for a variety of projects including videos, presentations, internal campaigns, infographics, event concepts and materials, printed brochures, posters, flyers and online tools, while maintaining and ensuring visual design consistency. Translates and adapts work to fit across multiple medias.
• Incorporates photography and video into design work to create a modern, trend‑aware design style with a high‑end aesthetic appearance.
• Works creatively within the brand architecture. Ensures that all designs and presentations are aligned with Advocate Health's visual identity and branding guidelines.
• Assists management with integrated team projects.
• Develops user interface features, site animation, and special effects. Creates designs/chooses photos/graphic elements that are creative, fresh and enhance readability. Arranges and produces photo/video shoots as necessary.

• None Required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related field.

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in supporting design, visual arts and digital design.

• Experience in concepting for print, web and broadcast/interactive mediums, creating designs that are visually inviting, functional, dynamic, effective, and capable of maintaining the brand image.
• Understanding of marketing principals, advertising, PR and design. Expert understanding in print, digital and multimedia production.
• Ability to work off of a creative brief.
• Ability to collaborate with others, work independently and stay on top of trends within healthcare and globally.
• Knowledge and understanding of front end development of websites.
• Ability to conceive and create experience-oriented design solutions. Understanding of design problems resolution in the context of the brand, use of technology and place in today’s culture and consumer preferences.
• Strong project management and writing skills with outstanding oral communications skills.
• Strong computer skills including:
  Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, Illustrator, Apple Keynote, PowerPoint, CSS, HTML, JavaScript (intermediate‑advanced skill level). Strong knowledge of Flash, After Effects, Video Editing Technologies (Final Cut/Premiere).
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, concept new ideas, strong on execution, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and to motivate and encourage others.

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.