Content Design and Marketing Specialist

At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of medicine and health sciences. Reporting to the Creative Director in Marketing and Communications, this graphic design position is responsible for producing print and digital assets and creating visually engaging content that drives brand awareness, engagement, and support for the university's strategic objectives. The role collaborates with campus partners to meet marketing needs for external audiences, develops communication templates for internal audiences, and supports additional digital content needs with the photographer/videographer and web content and marketing specialist.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute content and marketing strategies across earned, owned, and paid media to support university goals and brand awareness.
• Design and produce innovative print and digital marketing materials, including advertising, publications, social media content, email campaigns, websites, videos, and presentations.
• Manage multiple design projects from concept through delivery while ensuring consistency with DMU brand standards.
• Partner with marketing and campus stakeholders to create engaging visual content, support special events, and enhance the impact of communications.
• Develop web and print content, including landing pages, banners, infographics, and other visual assets, while coordinating with external vendors as needed.
• Provide design expertise and training, stay current on industry trends and technologies, and support additional Marketing and Communications initiatives as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in content design and/or marketing or a related role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe InDesign preferred), with strong typography and visual design skills.
• Must have or be willing to consider drone certification in the first year of employment (e.g., FAA Part 107) for aerial photography/videography tasks.
• Experience developing print and digital marketing materials, including preparing files for professional print production.
• Working knowledge of Canva, WordPress, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Creative storyteller with a commitment to DMU's mission and values, and culturally responsive content creation.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid schedule available after three months of employment, with on-campus presence required three days per week.
• To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $63,000-$67,000, commensurate with experience. Placement within the range will depend on experience, qualifications, and alignment with role requirements.

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution toward the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges - the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and the College of Health Sciences. DMU offers graduate-level professional degree programs in anatomy, biomedical sciences, health care administration, medical science, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and public health.

Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa's capital metro, DMU provides a collaborative, student-centered academic environment. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks in board exam performance, certification pass rates and medical residency match outcomes. Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. Our 88-acre campus in West Des Moines brings the entire academic community together in one collaborative, future-focused environment, while the Des Moines University Clinic serves patients within the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in downtown Des Moines. Our state-of-the-art campus features technology-rich, flexible learning environments that support innovative teaching and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Modern research facilities include a vibrant open-concept laboratory that fosters collaboration, accelerates discovery and empowers faculty and students to advance the health sciences.

DMU enhances our community's quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders, providing expert and compassionate patient care, serving the community in diverse ways and contributing to the vitality of central Iowa.

At DMU, you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of medicine and health sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio website or 5-7 work samples. If submitting work samples separately, please email them to careers@dmu.edu and reference the position title in the subject line.

Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Marketing and Communications

Status: Exempt

Position Description