Graphic Design Specialist

Acadia Healthcare • Franklin, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Graphic Design Specialist role is an internal-facing, entry-level position involving executing creative tasks and projects while improving the creative aesthetic and brand identities of Acadia corporate and all owned brands. Creative tasks, projects, and focus includes, but is not limited to, the creation/design of internal assets and website graphic elements, digital and traditional images, banners and videos for all online and offline marketing campaigns, and all printed collateral and materials. Responsibilities include enhancing the visual aesthetics of Acadia’s existing brands, creating new campaigns and ideas from scratch, and working with other creative team members and non-creative team members. Works with website developers to combine graphic assets with the visual styles and CSS elements on the websites. This position will create and evolve new designs that preserve the established creative style, work with the marketing team to develop brand identities and develop marketing campaign banner advertisements. Interface with the copywriting team to combine written content with graphic presentation and contribute to any other corporate assets and marketing campaigns.

Requirements

• Proficient with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, etc.) is REQUIRED
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with individuals at all levels
• Base knowledge of typography, page/screen layout, composition, and color theory.
• Flexibility and eagerness to identify, learn, and use new and changing technologies
• Ability to work professionally with sensitive, proprietary data and information while maintaining confidentiality
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames
• Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes
• Capable of working within established policies, procedures, and practices prescribed by the organization
• English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is preferred
• 1+ years of experience in print-based design is preferred
• Familiarity with web standards and usability is preferred
• Basic knowledge of CSS and HTML is preferred
• Basic knowledge of motion graphics software is preferred
• Web implementation experience (Wordpress) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute and improve brand identity development set by upper management
• Execute creative tasks and timelines set by upper management
• Create marketing campaign assets such as banner and video advertisements
• Enhance and grow aesthetic of Acadia facilities with logos and marketing materials
• Improve all visual elements of Acadia websites
• Combine graphic elements with textual copy to create compelling marketing messages
• Work with marketing team on all creative projects, including traditional and digital marketing communications
• Implement new projects and operational initiatives that propel the department forward
• Hit creative benchmarks, goals, and work within team best practices so that expectations are exceeded
• Assist in gathering requirements and project specifications
• Follow standardized processes and workflow of all creative functions
• Communicate project status and deliverables with co-workers, managers, and Acadia staff
• Meet and exceed creative expectations for Acadia and owned brands
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality
• Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests and other members of the health care team
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time
• Encourage and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and recognized holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental wellness resources
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Acadia’s nationwide network

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level