Graphic Designer

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that are directly related.

What You'll Do

• The graphic designer serves an important role as a visual communicator in the Michigan Medicine Office of Development. Most of this role is devoted to creating and editing print assets to a high standard and in alignment with Michigan Medicine brand guidelines. This involves working primarily with the communications team (writers, editors, project managers, and others) as well as gift officers, event directors, stewardship directors, and other development professionals.
• The graphic designer may also work with printers and other vendors outside of Michigan Medicine.
• The graphic designer should be comfortable managing several projects on various platforms and juggling multiple deadlines and the needs of multiple stakeholders. Part of this role is helping with the design of Medicine at Michigan, a Design Office of Development, print assets including proposals, impact reports, newsletters, brochures, event invitations, banners, and other fundraising materials.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously with different stakeholders and deadlines.
• Align print design assets with Michigan Medicine brand standards and strategic communications goals.
• Work closely with the communications team's project manager to ensure projects are on time and all stakeholders are aware of project status.
• Acquire, organize, and manage photos and other assets.
• Make sure all assets meet Michigan Medicine and ADA accessibility guidelines.
• Help with the design of Medicine at Michigan magazine.
• Assist the communications team as needed.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in graphic design, communications, or a related field
• At least 3 years of design experience, with some experience designing for print
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite products (especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization and self-management skills
• Candidate must have access to reliable internet

Desired Qualifications*

• Writing and/or communications experience
• Interest in development and philanthropy

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This position works onsite 2 days per week. This position may be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending on the business needs of the hiring department throughout the course of employment.

Work Locations

The on-site location for this position is an office suite in the 777 Building. This provides free on-site parking for staff, including covered parking.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.