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USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
The Art Director reports to the USA Health Executive Director of Marketing and Communications; this position is assigned to design projects and is responsible for working with clients and managing each project from concept to completion; the nature of these projects include print and online materials, advertising, videos, brand identity, and logos; the Art Director works with the executive director to determine concept, strategy, and, in some cases, tactical executions; directs, designs, produces, and oversees the printing of various communications, including collaborating with the team on editorial concepts, design concepts, creating of final layout, and assigning and scheduling photographers; collaborates with USA Health offices and staff members to develop, design, and produce publications and printed materials that communicate the activities of USA Health; exercises independent design judgment to ensure that marketing and communications materials include content and communications deemed important by leadership and meet best-practice standards for professional design; reviews logo and color usage for compliance with overall marketing and branding guidelines; works with the executive director to evaluate content, design, and photography of all USA Health marketing and communications to ensure consistent quality and integrity of materials; manages relationships with printers regarding billing, scheduling, and specifications; works directly with vendors on all phases of the process, from bidding to final productions; checks proofs, evaluates color corrections and attends press checks (when appropriate); collaborates with the executive director to develop best practice strategies for creation and design of marketing materials, advertising, print publications, signage, branding materials, and electronic communications; collaborates with the USA Health photographer and videographer, internal staff, and freelance vendors, including designers and photographers; collaborates with vendors, photographers, designers, and other creative services to ensure quality and timely production of all print, advertising, and multimedia materials; reviews and approves proofs of printed copy, art, and other communications and marketing materials developed by staff members; contributes to graphic design implementation ensuring the consistency and quality of organization brand identity; ability to develop/execute sophisticated designs from concept to completion; excellent verbal, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent projects and work with a variety of clients; proficient with Macintosh computers and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with website design is preferred; knowledge of design principles, techniques, color theory, printing procedures, and understanding of the use of multimedia resources; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.
Please include a link to your online portfolio on your cover letter or resume submission.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and six years of experience in graphic design/visual communication and art direction. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
The Art Director reports to the USA Health Executive Director of Marketing and Communications; this position is assigned to design projects and is responsible for working with clients and managing each project from concept to completion; the nature of these projects include print and online materials, advertising, videos, brand identity, and logos; the Art Director works with the executive director to determine concept, strategy, and, in some cases, tactical executions; directs, designs, produces, and oversees the printing of various communications, including collaborating with the team on editorial concepts, design concepts, creating of final layout, and assigning and scheduling photographers; collaborates with USA Health offices and staff members to develop, design, and produce publications and printed materials that communicate the activities of USA Health; exercises independent design judgment to ensure that marketing and communications materials include content and communications deemed important by leadership and meet best-practice standards for professional design; reviews logo and color usage for compliance with overall marketing and branding guidelines; works with the executive director to evaluate content, design, and photography of all USA Health marketing and communications to ensure consistent quality and integrity of materials; manages relationships with printers regarding billing, scheduling, and specifications; works directly with vendors on all phases of the process, from bidding to final productions; checks proofs, evaluates color corrections and attends press checks (when appropriate); collaborates with the executive director to develop best practice strategies for creation and design of marketing materials, advertising, print publications, signage, branding materials, and electronic communications; collaborates with the USA Health photographer and videographer, internal staff, and freelance vendors, including designers and photographers; collaborates with vendors, photographers, designers, and other creative services to ensure quality and timely production of all print, advertising, and multimedia materials; reviews and approves proofs of printed copy, art, and other communications and marketing materials developed by staff members; contributes to graphic design implementation ensuring the consistency and quality of organization brand identity; ability to develop/execute sophisticated designs from concept to completion; excellent verbal, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent projects and work with a variety of clients; proficient with Macintosh computers and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with website design is preferred; knowledge of design principles, techniques, color theory, printing procedures, and understanding of the use of multimedia resources; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.
Please include a link to your online portfolio on your cover letter or resume submission.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and six years of experience in graphic design/visual communication and art direction. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
