Graphic Designer

Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact every day?

Imagine all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American College of Cardiology, we offer the opportunity to work toward that goal each day. A 52,000-member nonprofit medical society, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of cardiovascular patients through continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, payment innovation and professionalism. We bestow credentials upon cardiovascular specialists who meet our stringent qualifications, provide professional education and operate national registries for the measurement and improvement of quality care. Above all, our commitment to our members and our patients has driven the College to be a leader in the formulation of health policy, standards and guidelines, and a steadfast supporter of cardiovascular research.

Named as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2016, we offer satisfying and challenging work that makes a real difference in people’s lives. We offer a collaborative environment where the contributions of our team members are recognized and where you can achieve professional growth and personal fulfillment. We currently seek a Graphic Designer to join our Global Market Strategy, Creative & Branding team.

Our team members have the opportunity to partner with doctors, hospitals, and other cardiovascular healthcare providers to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare. We are a critical component that enables our business lines to connect with communities of professionals who make a lifesaving impact every day. As a key member of our team, you will produce graphic design, and marketing and communications projects with a high level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software on the Macintosh platform. You are able to design for print, online, presentations and displays which requires a working understanding of brand and visual identity systems. You will work under the direction of the Team Leader, Creative and Branding.

As Graphic Designer, you will create original graphic design and graphic design production for marketing and communications group projects, in keeping with ACC’s visual and brand identity guidelines. You will work with the marketing and communications teams to assure that projects benefit from the expertise and input of the various business lines within the College. You will manage projects to assure materials are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the expected creative and business objectives; and manage individual project workload via web-based job tracking system. Working with the Creative and Branding Production Manager, you will ensure that all projects can be produced within budget and meet any necessary postal regulations. You will recommend solutions that enhance creative results and/or provide costs savings whenever possible. Accepting projects as assigned by the Team Leader, Creative and Branding, as well as in collaboration with the Creative and Branding team, you will work to deliver projects from concept to completion such as collateral systems, ad campaigns, newsletters, magazines, exhibits, etc. You will maintain creative assets files and resources, such as stock and assignment photography, special fonts, software programs and updates, art materials, etc. You will organize project files in line with department standards and regularly updates project archives on shared servers for team access. You have the ability to demonstrate personal and professional commitment to working collaboratively with the marketing and communications team to support our members and business areas, foster creativity and to strive for excellence in all areas of responsibility.

We are looking for team player with a Bachelor’s degree in design, graphic design, digital design or related field, and three years of relevant experience as a professional graphic designer. You will possess proficiency with Macintosh-based software programs: proficiency on Adobe Creative Cloud graphic suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and working knowledge of HTML. Knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe After Effects is a plus. You also have thorough knowledge of visual identity systems and the graphic support needs of a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven creative team in an association environment. You have a technically and creatively strong portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in all areas of graphic design as well as a thorough understanding of communication design and typography principles. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, to receive and act upon constructive feedback from colleagues as well as provide feedback to others. You have a willingness to carry out all design assignments with a strong commitment to bringing projects to completion within budget and deadlines while adhering to brand standards and marketing objectives. Attention to detail and ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is key. Knowledge of industry standards for preparing artwork for press is a must.

The American College of Cardiology offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, a generous 403(b) retirement plan, excellent sick leave and vacation plans, free fitness center onsite, commuting subsidies, flexible work schedules, and more. For more information, please visit http://www.acc.org/about-acc/jobs-at-the-acc

If you are passionate about creative design and ready to lead and tackle complex challenges with the end-goal of improving the lives of those living with cardiovascular disease, we’d love to talk to you.

ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. EOE/AA including Vets and Disabled.

Job Type: Full-time

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