Description
Position Title: Graphic Designer
Reports to: Director of Creative Services
Status: Full-time
Location: Remote, US (Boston area preferred)
Position Overview
The Graphic Designer is an integral member of PIHโs MarComms department who defines and strengthens the integrity of PIHโs visual branding and overall visual presentation. The Graphic Designer is responsible for producing high-quality marketing and communication materials for the digital experiences, such as website, social media, email, PowerPoints, infographics, and other visual platforms; with priority given to digital communication, marketing, and fundraising efforts.
A portfolio must be included in a resume or cover letter.
Responsibilities
- [Branding] Establish the global PIH designersโ standards for brand portfolio, visual guidelines, and quality of visual communication
- [Digital Production] Design and manage projects for digital platforms, including ads, web and social media content, email graphics, and PowerPoint presentations
- [Website] Work with web development the team to enhance the UI/UX of PIH websites
- [Illustrations] Create original illustrations to contribute to a growing internal icon library
- [Infographics] Create easy-to-digest infographics, graphs, and charts for both academic and general audiences
- [Accessibility] Work to ensure the text and visual graphics are legible and accessible as well as provide versions in multiple languages when needed
- [Post-production] Ensure the delivery of the final product and its amplification on appropriate channels. As well as tracking its performance and debriefing for wins and opportunities for improvements.
- [Collaboration] Work closely with the director of creative services, graphic/motion designers, as well as members of the editorial, multimedia, and digital team to create high-quality deliverables that are on deadline, on budget, and meet goals set
- [Global Creatives] Collaborate and brainstorm for creative and innovative solutions with the global creative team
- [Systems] Maintain and improve systems for designersโ production workflow such as OneDrive, Canto, Asana, SharePoint, Adobe
- [Training] Provide training to global creatives as needed
- [Support] Support the director of creative services and other designers as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelorโs degree and at least 3 years of experience in graphic design.
- Portfolio required
- Proven design skills in both print and digital media.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically including Illustrator and Photoshop
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs, specifically Word, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with user experience focused design and user interface design programs such as Figma or Adobe XD.
- Illustration and infographic experience a plus
- Knowledge/interest in global health a plus
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country.
- A commitment to social justice
Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the worldโs leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governmentsโ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 12 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.