Senior Graphic Designer

The Ohio State University

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing high-quality visual assets that align with the medical center’s brand strategy. Provides advanced interactive and graphic design support for The Ohio State University Medical Center, managing multiple projects from inception through completion on a Macintosh platform. This role requires strong creative vision, technical expertise, and leadership in design thinking. Expert knowledge of design software is required, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, approved AI platforms, and Microsoft Office.

The Senior Graphic Designer develops and manages design projects assigned by the supervisor to meet the goals, objectives, deadlines, and established budgets of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center while upholding organizational brand and design standards. Work may include graphics, illustrations, animations, presentations, social media creative, website visuals, marketing collateral, and print materials such as advertisements, brochures, direct mail, annual reports, and internal and external publications. This role also directs and collaborates with photographers to plan and lead photo shoots. As assigned, the Senior Graphic Designer serves as project lead for organization-wide visual design initiatives, including brand site updates, digital asset management, photo library updates, and environmental branding. In this capacity, the role is responsible for engaging appropriate stakeholders and planning, coordinating, and executing projects on schedule and within budget. The position contributes new ideas to the design and content creation teams to improve efficiency and strengthen brand identity. Work is completed under tight deadlines and according to an approved production calendar, with direction and goal setting provided by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in design and at least five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, advertising and digital campaigns, social media content, video production, and other high-impact creative work.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as approved AI tools.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and WCAG guidelines.
• Ability to work within established brand standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with photography.
• Experience with digital asset production.
• Experience with PowerPoint templates.
• Experience with print production processes.
• Knowledge of interactive design.
• Knowledge of website content management systems.
• Knowledge of animation.
• Knowledge of digital media.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing, designing, and executing high-quality visual assets that align with the medical center’s brand strategy.
• Providing advanced interactive and graphic design support for The Ohio State University Medical Center.
• Managing multiple projects from inception through completion on a Macintosh platform.
• Developing and managing design projects assigned by the supervisor to meet goals, objectives, deadlines, and established budgets.
• Upholding organizational brand and design standards.
• Creating graphics, illustrations, animations, presentations, social media creative, website visuals, marketing collateral, and print materials.
• Directing and collaborating with photographers to plan and lead photo shoots.
• Serving as project lead for organization-wide visual design initiatives, including brand site updates, digital asset management, photo library updates, and environmental branding.
• Engaging appropriate stakeholders and planning, coordinating, and executing projects on schedule and within budget.
• Contributing new ideas to the design and content creation teams to improve efficiency and strengthen brand identity.
• Completing work under tight deadlines and according to an approved production calendar.

Benefits

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

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