Houston Methodist is currently seeking to hire a Digital Graphic Designer. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality web and email designs to support Houston Methodist. You will create dynamic engaging web, email and other digital projects that help accomplish complex business needs. In addition, you will partner with Houston Methodist (web/ information technology (IT)) teams to establish/maintain a living web-based pattern library to ensure all web components, assets, iconography, and user interface (UI) elements (navigational, forms, footer, header, and call to action (CTA) elements) are consistent across the website and properly documented. You will create and execute design concepts that clearly illustrate how sites, emails, etc. function, look and will support business goals. The selected candidate will work with a wide range of different individuals in a collaborative, high-pressure, fast-paced, and deadline-oriented environment. You will have a track record of working on UI/UX for consumer facing applications and processes, applying strong knowledge of web design and email best practices to help ensure that designs provide an optimized user experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with department leadership and team member for project review and approvals
- Collaborate with key project personnel in the development of graphics and their incorporation into website, email, and other digital platforms as appropriate
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure that brand standards are present and consistent in all material and communications, both internally and externally
- Provide concept development for website and email design projects from conception to completion (projects may include other digital applications, as assigned)
- Collaborate with IT/App Development team to ensure new designs are translated consistently between the website and app
Oversee multiple projects and deadlines without compromising quality and value of design work (ensure appropriate attention to detail and focus on follow-up) - Create and execute design concepts
- Organize and maintain electronic documents, images and graphic files for ease of use, transmittal and production
- Ensure own creative work from concept to testing and maintains original design intent, messaging, and quality standards
- Manage and maintain a pattern and component library to ensure consistency across the various pages of the Houston Methodist web space
- Make recommendations to clients or digital business owners and department leadership to increase efficiencies
- Recommend solutions to technical, creative, and process challenges
- Create and edit unique and creative visual assets that maximize audience engagement while maintaining consistency with traditional materials
- Seek out and apply new and current knowledge of visual media technology and techniques
- Enhance functionality (usability, accessibility, UI, etc.) of website and visual appeal while preserving Houston Methodist brand
- Keep up with the latest trends in web and email design, implementing where appropriate
- Participate in productive brainstorming sessions that result in concrete ideas for execution
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Web Design, Art, Design, or related field
- Three years of experience in front-end website design and HTML email development/creation
- User Experience/User Interface certification is preferred
- Ability to work effectively with all stakeholders within Houston Methodist
- Able to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities and deadlines in an organized manner
- Ability to work both independently of and cooperatively with team members
- Advanced knowledge of design technology and trends and strong visual design skills
- Ability to create high quality compelling visual and digital communications with superior attention to detail and focus on follow up
- Advanced knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite including Acrobat, xD, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Experience in maintaining a pattern and component library
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Word
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences
- Advanced knowledge in HTML coding for email design
- Proficiency in other coding/scripting languages is a plus
- Strong knowledge of email design and email service providers
- Experience in an email automation software like Marketo, is a plus
- Mastery of mobile-first design applicable to both mobile web and mobile email applications