Graphic Designer

Ready to use design to make complex health care information clear engaging and actionable

Join our Communications and External Affairs Team as a Graphic Designer and help turn data-heavy reports presentations and public-facing materials into visuals that policymakers stakeholders and the public can quickly understand and use.

At the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) we are stewards of Massachusetts health data using multifaceted datasets and advanced analytics to support transparency in the health care system. Our work informs data-driven policies that improve the quality and equity of care while helping keep costs affordable for Massachusetts residents.

As the Graphic Designer you will help create polished reports presentations digital content and other materials that make CHIAs work visually engaging and easy to navigate. Reporting to the Art Director you will coordinate multiple deliverables support project tracking and timelines apply robust design judgment and work closely with colleagues. This role is ideal for a creative detail-oriented designer who can balance independent ownership with thoughtful collaboration.

The Graphic Designer will support a range of external- and internal-facing materials including:

• Reports and publications: Design and layout polished reports briefs executive summaries presentations templates and related communications materials using Adobe Creative Cloud tools including InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop as well as Microsoft Office tools such as Word and PowerPoint.
• Data visualizations: Develop charts infographics icons and illustrations including conceptual ways to represent abstract ideas that make technical information easier to understand while preserving accuracy context and nuance.
• Social media and animations: Create engaging social media graphics and simple animations that highlight key findings.
• Templates and brand standards: Build and maintain templates style guides and reusable visual assets that support consistent communications across recurring publications and projects.

Dutiesinclude:

• Coordinatewith communications research policy and data colleagues to translate complex health care analysis into clear visual narratives.

• Prepare accurate accessible on-brand materials for digital publication ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.

• Proofread and review final materials for formatting alignment consistency and overall production quality.

• Coordinatefeedback from multiple reviewers and revise designs efficiently while meeting deadlines.

Here are the important qualifications we are looking for:

• Educational foundation:Bachelorsdegree in Graphic Design Communication Design Digital Media Data Visualization or a related field.

• Professional experience:Minimum of2 or moreyears of professional graphic design experience preferably creating reports data visualizations digital materials presentations or other public-facing communications.

• Design skills:Ability to interpret briefs develop concepts respond to feedback and transform complex information intoaccurate engaging visual designs illustrations and icons.

• Conceptual thinking:Curiosity sound design judgment and the ability to develop thoughtful visual solutions that make complex information clear and engaging.

• Software:Proficiencywith Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop and Microsoft Office including Word PowerPoint and Excel; experiencewith Canva simple animations and video/motion graphicsis a plus.

• Communication and collaboration:Excellent oral written andpeople skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Quality and consistency:Strong self-editing and proofreading skills with careful attention to accuracy accessibility formatting and brand standards.

• Adaptability and growth mindset:Flexibility willingness to learn and comfort embracing evolving technologies project needs art direction and feedback.

• Presentation and training support:Willingness to present work to peers and senior staff and contribute to training materials and guideline documents.

• Portfolio:Pleaseinclude coverletteranda link to online portfolio.

Total Compensation:

We value the talent andexpertiseyou bring to the table. The salary range for this position is expected to be $66890.20 - $86000. The final offer will be based on the candidates skills experience and qualifications as well as applicable Commonwealth guidelines.CHIA may adjust title responsibilities and salary depending on the experience andexpertiseof the individual selected.

Hybrid Work:
We foster a flexible collaborative environment offering a hybrid model that balances in-person and remote work. Our hybrid approach allows you to work alongside your colleagues in our vibrant Boston office at 501 Boylston Street for at least two designated days per week with the flexibility to work remotely on others.

Comprehensive Benefits:

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providinga workexperience that supports you your loved ones and your future.

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Togetherletsembark on a journey of meaningful impactinhealthcare. We invite you tojoin CHIA where yourexpertisewill shape the future of healthcare in to take a chance on you - to welcome a dedicated professional who shares our passion for making a difference. Join us in this collaborative endeavor wherewellforge new paths innovate and lead the way toward a healthier Commonwealth.

Apply nowand be part of our transformative journey at CHIA!

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Program Coordinator I:

Applicants must have at least (A) 2 years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional administrative or managerial experience in business administration business management or public administration the major duties of which involve program management program administration program coordination program planning and/or program analysis.

Substitution:

1. A Bachelors degree with a major in business administration business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience. *

Program Coordinator II:

Applicants must have at least (A) 3 years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional administrative or managerial experience in business administration business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management program administration program coordination program planning and/or program analysis or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below.

Substitutions:

1. A Bachelors degree with a major in business administration business management or public administration may be substituted for maximum of two years of the required experience.

2. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Program Coordinator III:

Applicants must have at least (A) 4 years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional administrative or managerial experience in business administration business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management program administration program coordination program planning and/or program analysis and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below.

Substitutions:

1. A Bachelors degree with a major in business administration business management or public administration may be substituted for maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.

2. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration business management or public administration may be substituted for three years required (A) experience.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Note: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.

BARGAINING UNIT: 06 NAGE Salary is commensurate with experience.

Full Salary Ranges

Program Coordinator I Grade 10: $66890.20 - $96266.04

Program Coordinator II Grade 12: $73615.88 - $106401.62

Program Coordinator III Grade 14: $80411.50 - $117590.46