Graphic Designer II (Hybrid)

Graphic Designer II (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Graphic Designer II (Hybrid) on our Marketing & Membership Experience team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

This position is responsible for design of Enterprise-wide marketing materials including but not limited to: Campaign collateral, brochures, fliers, event graphics, social media graphics, PPT presentations and more. Assists in coordinating printing, fulfillment and delivery of creative projects including, but not limited to, print collateral and premium imprinting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design

• Responsible for the design and execution of highly creative materials that support the AMA's overall
  brand strategy.
• Independently produces deliverables including but not limited to: Campaign collateral, banners and
  staging, brochures, fliers, social media and PPT presentations.
• Ensures designs express desired ideas, represent products/programs/services accurately, and adhere to
  existing brand standards

Illustration

• Independently illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size,
  type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Collaborate as part of cross-functional team consisting of graphic designers, photographers, copywriters, account managers, business units, and production staff to develop new approaches to creating innovative and expressive graphics that support the organization's core initiatives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions providing fresh, thoughtful, creative ideas in an effort to solve business problems.
• Offer input to group critique sessions, providing feedback on colleagues' creative in addition to ideas for new work.
• Stay abreast of current design trends, emerging technologies, and innovative techniques across print, web, and social media platforms and actively seek out and incorporate new design methodologies to enhance visual communication strategies.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in graphic arts required. Concentration in marketing and/or advertising preferred.
2. Minimum 3+ years' work experience with graphic design tools required.
3. Conceptual thinker who can develop and execute creative ideas in effective design.
4. Experience working on team-based projects/portfolio work (copywriters, photographers, etc.) preferred.
5. Ability to follow branding guidelines to ensure AMA brand identity consistency all visual assets across
all media must be consistent with established style guidelines.
6. Thorough knowledge of core Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) required. Familiarity
with After Effects CC and Microsoft PowerPoint desirable.
7. Ability to work in changing, fast-paced environment with proven ability to meet deadlines.
8. Self-starter who is comfortable working on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
9. Detail-oriented, versatile and creative professional with excellent organizational skills.
10. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
11. Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and business units

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $72,706-$96,390. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION