Graphic Designer

Nalu Federal; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual Costco/Sam's membership

401K

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is seeking two highly creative Graphic Designers to serve as primary visual storytellers for the nation’s premier military medical center. You will translate complex medical and military information into compelling visuals, manage the full design lifecycle, and ensure all materials uphold the center’s prestigious brand.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in design, 5+ years of experience, mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, and experience in healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience in healthcare communications or military public affairs.
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA/PHI in visual materials.
• Project management skills to handle multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Video editing and motion graphics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production of publications, campaigns, signage, and social content while upholding brand standards.
• Manage full design project lifecycle from concept to delivery, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Translate complex medical and military information into clear visuals and infographics.
• Create and edit photo and video assets, integrating them into comprehensive products.
• Collaborate with public affairs and communications teams on major events and crisis communications.
• Oversee approvals and sign-off processes with senior designers and leadership.

Skills

Creative design

Infographics

Project management

Video editing

Healthcare communications

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere Pro / After Effects

Job description

Nalu Federal is a subsidiary company of the Kanaka Foundation - An NHO who\'s mission is to support Native Hawaiians.

You Will Receive a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual membership to Costco or Sam\'s
• 401K
• ...and much, much more!

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is seeking two highly creative and strategically-minded Graphic Designers to serve as a primary visual storyteller for the nation\'s premier military medical center. This role is responsible for translating complex medical, military, and command information into compelling, high-impact visual communications. The ideal candidate will manage the entire lifecycle of design projects, from conceptualization to final production, ensuring that all visual materials advance the mission and maintain the prestigious brand of Walter Reed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, supported by a compelling portfolio that showcases expertise in branding, layout for print and digital, and data visualization (infographics).
• Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with pre-press and digital file preparation.
• Proven experience in healthcare communications, Military public affairs, or a similar regulated, high-visibility environment.
• A thorough understanding of and ability to rigorously apply the principles of safeguarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) in all visual products.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects, set priorities, and meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with video editing and motion graphics software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects) is a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Design & Brand Management: Lead the design and production of a wide array of visual materials, including command-level publications, public health campaigns, patient education materials, environmental graphics, digital signage, and social media content, ensuring strict adherence to brand standards.
• Project Management & Workflow Coordination: Act as the project lead for all graphic design requests, developing project timelines, managing a production calendar, and coordinating with stakeholders across the medical center to define requirements, manage feedback, and ensure timely delivery.
• Visual Storytelling: Translate complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, accessible, and engaging infographics and visual aids that resonate with diverse audiences, from patients and families to senior military leadership.
• Multimedia Integration: Create and edit photographic and video assets, integrating them into comprehensive visual communication products that enhance storytelling and engagement across all platforms.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with the entire public affairs and communications team to brainstorm creative concepts and develop cohesive visual strategies for major hospital events, initiatives, and crisis communications scenarios.
• Reporting & Approvals: Manage the approval workflow for all visual materials, presenting concepts and final products to senior graphic designers and leadership for review and final sign-off.

Nalu Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.

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