The Graphic Design Associate is a creative problem solver with an appreciation and passion for design with a strong emphasis in the digital and social space. We're looking for a designer who is deadline driven and a great team player. This person has a keen eye for detail, values collaboration, and can thrive in a culture of fun.
Full-time role, Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm out of our Bloomington Office.
Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) is an independent healthcare organization that prides itself on being innovative and nimble to adapt quickly to an ever-changing healthcare environment. Alongside the Art Director and Creative Director, the Graphic Design Associate helps bring the needs of the business to life with strong visuals while following TCO's brand standards. This person will work closely on projects for TCO and the other brands we support such as Training HAUS, Revo Health, and i-Health.
The Graphic Design Associate is a member of our in-house creative team which continues to evolve to meet the business needs of today while helping identify the needs of tomorrow. The work produced by our team spans everyday business needs, to print and digital, as well as cross-platform campaigns. This role is for someone who is eager to always be learning, stays up to date on digital/social trends, and strives to always do their best work. They push for results while celebrating with fun.
Essential Functions:
Design Execution

• Concept, design, and produce across all marketing communication including print, digital, social, experiential, and events.
• Passion for digital and social media creative solutions
• Execute multiple concepts under a singular vision, as directed by the Art Director or Creative Director
• Strong understating of typography, layout, and design hierarchy
• Assist in development of brand style guidelines
• Assist in client meetings and presentations
• Ability to produce deliverables that are professional, polished, visually appealing, and support best practices.
• Present ideas effectively, both verbally and visually, to Art Director and Creative Director or other internal team members
• Ability to take creative direction and feedback from others

Attention to Detail and Time Management

• Work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines

• Ability to stay under the over-arching creative strategy, while staying within brand guidelines.
• Ability to work with small edit requests as well as larger projects while hitting deadlines.
• Pre-flight design assets for external print vendors
• Follow company creative and production processes
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving stills
• Thrives tackling multiple projects at once

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 2 years of experience
• BFA, BA or BS in Graphic Design

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Portfolio showcasing creative work across multiple media types including print, digital,
  and social.
• MacBook proficient with strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Knowledge of motion editing tools like After Effects is a plus
• Understanding of consumer marketing, user journey, and email design is a plus
• Experience with UX design is a plus
• Self-starter and broad creative thinker
• Strong organization, self-directing, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, yet open to feedback, guidance, and constructive criticism.
• Willingness to be flexible with tasks on a day-to-day basis and evolve role as required by the needs of the team
• Embraces technology and actively remains up to date on current and upcoming trends
• Team player who enjoys working with others and participating in company events
• Work cohesively and collaboratively in a team environment

Essential Requirements
Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the office, clinic or surgery center, as needed, during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations - Core Values

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service- Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions

• Office/clinic/surgery center setting
• Collaborate corporate office setting
• Part-time remote work with required days in-office

Notes

• TCO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.