Graphic Designer II - Marketing

at  Christus Health

SUMMARY:

Designers combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of created documents. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Utilizing their skills and experience in a number of technology and software programs, the Designer will design and create, coordinate, produce and edit a wide variety of outputs, mostly for internal use. This may include—but is not limited to—flyers, booklets, brochures, posters, internal signage, templates, banners and illustrations along with another visual materials needed to communicate a desired message to reach a target audience. The Designer will adhere to and help implement CHRISTUS Health’s new brand standards, which direct things like image choice, messaging and tone, and font and icon selection, to create a consistent CHRISTUS brand nationally and internationally. To accomplish this, the Designer will work under the direction of CHRISTUS Health’s Creative Services Manager and collaborate closely with the system VP of Communications and Public Affairs as well as key system Marketing/Communications leaders

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Work with internal clients to determine their requirements and budget and create outputs to meet their needs. Brief and advise them with regard to design style, format, print production and timetables.
• Manage client proposals from concept through to design, print and production.
• Use programs such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to design and create, coordinate, produce and edit a wide variety of outputs, mostly for internal use. This may include—but is not limited to—flyers, booklets, brochures, posters, internal signage, templates, banners and illustrations.
• Help implement CHRISTUS Health’s new brand standards by adhering to guidelines related to image choice, messaging and tone, and font and icon selection, to create a consistent CHRISTUS brand nationally and internationally.
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of production, including creating initial designs and receiving approval; preparing final designs for print or presentation; checking and receiving approval for all color, copy, text, and format selections; and scaling images for print production. Ensures that all parties are informed of and meet deadlines.
• Represent regions and CHRISTUS system on various internal committees and task forces, as requested.
• Maintain ad agency relationship and vendor relationships, as appropriate to responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with members of the CHRISTUS Health Communications and Marketing Teams to assist in implementing strategies.
• Work with designated printer(s) to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality.
• Work simultaneously on multiple projects, prioritizing by deadline and importance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.