Development Multi-Media Specialist
About The Position
Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs is looking to hire a Development Multi-Media Specialist. Your creativity will help unify our brand, deepen connections, and drive philanthropic support. The Development Multi-Media Specialist will enhance the quality, consistency, and impact of our annual giving and grateful patient programs outreach. This role will be responsible for developing a cohesive visual identity across annual donor solicitations, digital assets, video and photography, and physical materials, ensuring alignment with the School of Medicine (SOM) Strategic Communications team and Duke University Health System (DUHS) Marketing team and branding guidelines. The job responsibilities for this position will create stronger donor engagement, increased philanthropic support, and a more unified brand presence for Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA). The Development Multi-Media Specialist will report to the Assistant Vice President, Annual Giving & Grateful Patient Programs. This position will perform a variety of duties involved in the design and layout of printed and digital graphic materials and perform routine and complex duties in the preparation of printing specifications. Work Arrangement - Hybrid (This is not a remote position.)
Requirements
- BA/BS in graphic arts, fine arts or related field required.
- Two years of directly related Graphic Communications and Design Experience.
- Experience in Adobe Suite is a must.
- Knowledge of print and digital design principles.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in healthcare or philanthropy a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare design layouts, specifications and mechanicals for mail, email, digital, brochures and other printed and graphic materials.
- Create visually inspiring design layouts for principal gift proposals of $5 million or more to be presented digitally or physically to high-level donor prospects.
- Coordinate with the SOM Strategic Communications team and DUHS Marketing team on branding standards for development pieces.
- Serve as primary photography and videography liaison to the SOM Strategic Communications team and DUHS Marketing team ensuring development needs are met. Coordinate photography and videography shoots as needed to enhance visual assets.
- Create fresh designs that incorporate branding across organization verticals while maintaining brand integrity.
- Meet with teams as needed to develop design concepts, gather information, discuss alternatives, gain approval and review assets.
- Paste up camera-ready layout boards including color overlays; select and specify size and position of photographs and illustrations; check printer's proofs.
- Analyze and select proper paper, ink, type, illustrations and printing techniques to be used in total production.
- Coordinate with Annual Giving & Grateful Patient Programs team members to monitor scheduling and overall job production; coordinate interrelated activities with others to promote efficient workflow.
- Maintain liaison with other Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs team members, as well as vendors (e.g., photographers, printers and writers), to communicate job specifications and ensure deadlines are met.
- Keep abreast of recent developments and technologies in the graphic design field.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
