Executive Graphic Designer; C‑Suite Level

Position: Executive Graphic Designer (C‑Suite Level)
Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

* Medical:
Multiple plan options.

* Dental:
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

* Vision:
Affordable plan with national network.

* Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

* Retirement:
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

A strategic visual storyteller responsible for shaping and actively creating Mayo Clinic's most important ideas are presented across executive forums, enterprise initiatives, national thought leadership events, and high-visibility engagements. This role partners directly with senior leadership to transform complex healthcare strategy, research, and innovation into compelling presentation experiences that Influence perception, inspire trust, and reinforce Mayo Clinic's global reputation. This is executive-level narrative architecture and visual strategy.

both a strategic creative partner and a hands-on visual architect. This individual translates executive vision and complex healthcare narratives into compelling, emotionally resonant visual systems across presentations, motion graphics, digital platforms, and experiential moments. The role requires agency-level thinking, executive presence, and advanced technical craft including motion design, 3D animation, and emerging AI tools.

This is not simply a production design role, it is a high-impact creative leadership position shaping the future of executive storytelling at Mayo Clinic.

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Story Development

* Partner with executive leaders to define narrative architecture and message hierarchy.

* Translate complex clinical and research concepts into structured visual stories.

* Develop cohesive presentation frameworks guiding audiences from insight to action.

Presentation Experience Design

* Design high-impact visual environments for executive and digital presentations.

* Create dynamic storytelling systems extending beyond slides.

* Develop custom infographics and motion-enhanced visuals.

Advanced Motion & Emerging Technology

* Produce high-level animations that make complex healthcare topics emotionally resonant.

* Leverage Unreal Engine, Meta Human, and real-time rendering tools.

* Utilize AI tools (Firefly, Midjourney, GOOGLE Gemini) for concept and workflow acceleration.

* Develop optimized prompts and scalable creative systems.

* Ensure ethical and legal standards for AI-generated content.

Brand Stewardship & Visual Systems

* Ensure consistency with Mayo Clinic brand guidelines.

* Develop custom illustration, iconography, and infographics.

* Maintain excellence across print and digital production standards.

Technical Expertise Required

* Adobe Photoshop

* Adobe In Design

* Adobe Illustrator

* Vectorworks

Creative Agility & Ownership

* Manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously.

* Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong ownership.

* Help scale and evolve the design function within Communications.

Portfolio must be submitted with your application.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field plus 4 years of experience in graphic design, branding, or visual communication. Technical expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Sketch, or other relevant design tools. Strong creative thinking and visual problem-solving skills. Needs to have attention to detail with a meticulous approach to typography, color, layout, and content elements.

Ability to present ideas effectively and incorporate feedback from stakeholders and have great communication skills. The candidate will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust designs based on evolving business needs. Need to also have basic knowledge of motion graphics, animation, or video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro).

Experience with UI/UX design and prototyping tools. Familiarity with print production processes. Photography or illustration skills.

Preferred Skills &

Qualifications:

This role calls for a designer who thrives at the intersection of story, strategy, and executive-level impact. The ideal candidate brings agency or client-facing experience, with demonstrated success partnering directly with executive leadership and high-visibility stakeholders. Ability to meet with executive leaders to understand the…