Graphic Specialist Staff Relief

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of graphic art assignments from concept to finished product such as develops and designs of the following projects: brochures flyers posters power point presentations newsletters signage and banners.

Minimum Job Requirements

• AA or AS degree is required.
• Previous training in graphic arts and photography required.
• 23 years of graphic design experience required.
• Proficient use of MS Office with strong expertise in PowerPoint presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications particularly Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
• Advanced experience in production photography proofreading and photo retouching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Update online job tracking form and reviews productivity; participate in all daily assignment coordination for the department. F: daily/T: 30 minutes
• Develops presentation & cameraready artwork utilizing a variety of computer applications. Provide design & direction from concept to print while ensuring materials adhere to brand standards. F: daily/T: 4 hours
• Collaborates with the marketing team and leaders to develop and produce materials and presentations to represent MCHS. Assumes ownership of projects from initial concept to completion. F: daily/T: 4 hours
• Responsible for maintaining records and archives of project files notes and updates records as needed. F: daily/T: 30 minutes
• Responsible for design and production process including managing projects and dealing with internal clients in collaboration with the marketing team. F: daily/T: 1 hour
• Meets with customers to define project scope timeline appropriate media & cost. Responsible for custom projects including coordination preparation of files and evaluation of proofs & print. F: daily/T: 1 hour
• Reviews all printer proofs and vendor approvals. F: daily/T: 1 hour
• Monitors and oversees that the Hospitals graphic /logo standards are upheld. F: daily/T: 20 minutes
• Develop various print material for internal clients including media kits sell sheets trade show materials logos advertising photo manipulation and other design & production initiatives. F: daily/T: 20 minutes
• Originates verbal or written bidding process with outside printing vendors and assist in sourcing print vendors and prepare final art files. F: daily/T: 40 minutes
• Implement best practices to ensure communications promotions and literature meet the needs of MCHS. F: daily/T: 40 minutes
• Assist Manager in providing a capital and operating budget in reference to equipment and supplies. F: yearly/ T: 4 hours
• Attends project briefings and actively participating in brain storming sessions and site venue surveys. Responsible for project planning to ensure work is completed on time and on budget. F: daily/T: 30 minutes
• Organizes ideas visually to convey the desired impact & message to the audience. Delivers compelling & creative designs that are functional engaging & effective in digital/traditional settings. F: daily/T: 30 minutes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience in the healthcare industry preferred.
• Graphic design and layout skills preferred.
• Knowledge in creating and producing marketing print web and emails.
• Strong project/time management skills with ability to handle multiple projects under rigorous deadlines.
• Able to work on multiple projects managing time and prioritizes effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently seeking new ideas approaches to problem identification and resolution.
• Demonstrable comprehensive knowledge of commercial graphic arts skills and a fundamental understanding of photographic skills.
• Detailoriented thorough and accurate.
• Effective planning and investigation skills.
• Interpersonal and communications skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Maintains a high level of expertise in the areas of commercial graphic arts in both the computer and traditional environments.

(EOE DFW)

10/29/15