Graphic Designer

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
• Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

SummaryAt Mary Free Bed, great design isn't just about making it look exceptional-it's about making it exceptionally meaningful. Our in-house Creative Team is a close-knit crew of designers, writers, photographers, videographers and strategists who bring our mission to life through smart ideas and standout visuals. As our Graphic Designer, you'll help shape how people see, feel and connect with one of the nation's top rehabilitation hospitals. From meaningful patient stories to systemwide campaigns, your work will show up in ways that inspire, inform and empower. This role is a great fit for a detail-driven, concept-forward designer who's passionate about purpose-and excited to collaborate across teams. Working onsite at our Grand Rapids Campus, you'll work side by side with creative teammates and internal partners to keep our visual identity strong, consistent and full of heart.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Thrive in a high-volume, high-performing creative content team within our hospital system
• Consistently produce outstanding graphic design for print, digital and video mediums
• Work directly with creative project manager and creative team members to keep projects on deadline
• Collaborate with graphic designers, copy writers and creative managers to maintain and evolve Mary Free Bed visual brand standards
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external printers and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Art and Design with an emphasis in Graphic Design/Graphic Arts
• or related field.
• At least five-years of experience creating high-level print and digital graphic design
• A strong portfolio of work demonstrating exceptional graphic design skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; effectively communicate cross departmentally and externally.
• Must provide and receive creative rationales, guidance and feedback with grace.
• Expert skill level in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
• Highly proficient in Canva, particularly developing templates for non-designers
• Experienced in Microsoft Office suite and ability to analyze elements and consider different ways they can be used effectively for patient, clinical and public audiences.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to analyze elements and consider different ways they can be used effectively for patient, clinical and public audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in information design and designing infographics
• Proficient at creating distinctive printed materials including ads, booklets (annual reports, corporate overviews), brochures, fliers, reports and signs
• Proven ability to develop digital designs for website, social media, ads, digital signage & email marketing
• Expert understanding of file preparation/finalizing artwork for both print and digital applications,
• Comfortable concepting website pages and email CRM layouts
• Ability to work successfully in shared network filing, project management and time tracking tools
• Ability to work successfully onsite in a busy, often noisy, open creative environment
• Highly organized, able to prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Turns high-volume, high-quality projects quickly, efficiently and accurately
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, innovative approach to projects and lively sense of humor

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy and objectives into design concepts.
• Knowledge of ADA design standards and second-nature to work within those frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in leading design discovery sessions. Confidence in pitching creative concepts to groups.
• Ability and interest in designing on-trend graphics and motion graphics for social platforms.
• Experience using generative AI as a brainstorming and concepting tool.
• One to three years related marketing experience preferred, health care industry experience a plus.
• Agency experience preferred

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

• None (No specific requirements)
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: Majority

Traverse or move around work location: None

Use keyboard: Frequently

Operate or use department specific equipment: None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally

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Up to 50 pounds: _____

Up to 75 pounds: _____

More than 100 pounds: _____

Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____

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Compensation based on experience, starting from $28.70.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.