Marketing Graphic Designer
Annual Salary Range: $35,000-$38,000
SunMed is a respected North American manufacturer and distributor of one of the most comprehensive portfolios of consumable medical devices for anesthesia and respiratory care. For more than 40 years, SunMed has expanded their product offering by adding reputable brands such as Salter Labs, Ventlab, Ethox Medical, and Westmed. The SunMed family of brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator will provide graphic design and project management support to SunMed’s Marketing Communications team. Graphic design, file management, Photoshopping, photography, videography, and motion graphic experience with a variety of creative platforms is critical. This individual will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized, be hyper-focused on team coordination and deadlines, and be flexible to meet the evolving needs of our organization. Candidates must be comfortable with coordinating trade shows including designing of booths, layout, pre-show planning, management of attendees and supplies, and post-show reporting.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The specific minimum competencies needed to perform the essential duties of the job include knowledge, skills, abilities, level of education, and experience necessary for successful performance. These competencies are generally demonstrated through specific service, education, or training.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The candidate will be exemplary in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects. Videography, filming and production skills are strongly encouraged. Strong MS Office and project management platform experience preferred. Print production, trade show, website maintenance, and social media experience is a plus. Strong understanding of English language.

EDUCATION

• 3-5 years in graphic design and marketing coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related; or comparable experience.

TRAVEL

• Minimal for trade show support or national SunMed meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The core tasks, duties, and responsibilities that must be performed on the job.

• Setting category strategies and ensuring enterprise-wide alignment / understanding of those strategies

• Being a clinical/technical product expert capable of training/assisting the sales team, engaging customers, etc.

• Understanding and staying current on customer requirements and the competitive landscape

• Driving achievement of annual revenue & gross profit goals in partnership with our Sales team

• Effectively managing the growth / profitability of the categories through volume growth, maximizing price, promoting the right products, and managing cost well

• Managing product life cycles from the introduction of new products to discontinuation (“cradle to grave”)

• Creating pricing guidance for contract and non-contract environments across the continuum of care

• Managing the positioning and promotion of our products in partnership with our Marketing Communications team to include labeling, collateral, advertising, trade shows, social media, etc.

• Conducting market/customer research as needed to support product development and effective product positioning

• Partnering with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, QRA, etc. on cross functional projects

• Trade Show Support: Design of trade show booth and equipment, Registration and pre-show preparation, Coordination of shipping, Management and communication to attendees, Trade Show material inventory management, Post-show surveying, and Maintain inventory catalog of trade show booth equipment 

• Provide creative support for: Marketing material production, Photography and inventory control of image library, Website content and assets, Video editing and motion graphics, Catalog design, Internal communication initiatives, Management of asset inventory – files and photography, Maintains and drives project plans, keeping team on track, and internal department design support – Ops, HR, Quality, etc.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focus on achieving our Company mission

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in daily work; look for ways to improve and promote quality & safety.

• Inspire the trust of others; treat people with respect and dignity and embrace the value of diversity.

• Use time efficiently; perform job accurately, thoroughly, and conserve Company resources to improve profits.

• Contribute to building and maintaining a positive team environment.

• Assure all policies and guidelines are implemented and followed.

QUALITY POLICY

At SunMed, Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and our dedication to product excellence in an evolving global healthcare market. This promise is kept through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance to Regulatory Requirements.

DEIA STATEMENT

At SunMed, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. 

We believe our philosophy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.