Graphic Designer . Michigan Medicine

Hard Problems; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Graphic Designer to serve as a visual communicator within the Office of Development. The role focuses on creating and editing print assets that meet brand guidelines, collaborating with writers, editors, project managers, and gift officers.

You will design proposals, impact reports, newsletters, brochures, and event materials while ensuring accessibility guidelines and timely delivery in a hybrid on-site role in Ann Arbor, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, or related field.
• At least three years of design experience, including print design.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).
• Strong communication skills and excellent organization and self-management.
• Reliable internet access; writing or communications experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit print assets including proposals, impact reports, newsletters, brochures, event invitations, banners, and other fundraising materials.
• Contribute to the design of Medicine at Michigan, the Office of Development's print magazine.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, balancing different stakeholders and deadlines.
• Align all print design assets with Michigan Medicine brand standards and strategic communications goals.
• Work closely with the communications team's project manager to keep projects on schedule and stakeholders informed.
• Acquire, organize, and manage photos and other design assets.
• Ensure all assets meet Michigan Medicine and ADA accessibility guidelines.
• Assist the broader communications team as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent organization

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design / communications

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

# Graphic DesignerMichigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, USAHealthcarePublic sectorOur Pick## Why this work mattersMichigan Medicine is a public academic medical center that improves global health through advanced patient care, groundbreaking biomedical research, and the education of future healthcare professionals.This job was selected as “Our Pick” because the hiring organization is particularly good for the world.View the full listing and apply →Listed 20 Oct 2026 · **Apply by 2 Nov 2026**Applications are handled by Michigan Medicine, not by Hard Problems.## About Michigan MedicineMichigan Medicine is the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, providing clinical care, research, and education. Its Office of Development is responsible for philanthropic fundraising, and the communications team within that office produces print and digital materials to support gift officers, event directors, stewardship directors, and other development professionals.### The roleThis position serves as a visual communicator within the Michigan Medicine Office of Development. The majority of the work involves creating and editing print assets to a high standard, in alignment with Michigan Medicine brand guidelines. You would work primarily with the communications team (writers, editors, and project managers) as well as with gift officers, event directors, and stewardship directors. You may also work with external printers and vendors.### What you would do* Create and edit print assets including proposals, impact reports, newsletters, brochures, event invitations, banners, and other fundraising materials.* Contribute to the design of Medicine at Michigan, the Office of Development's print magazine.* Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, balancing different stakeholders and deadlines.* Align all print design assets with Michigan Medicine brand standards and strategic communications goals.* Work closely with the communications team's project manager to keep projects on schedule and stakeholders informed.* Acquire, organize, and manage photos and other design assets.* Ensure all assets meet Michigan Medicine and ADA accessibility guidelines.* Assist the broader communications team as needed.### What they are looking for* A bachelor's degree, preferably in graphic design, communications, or a related field.* At least three years of design experience, including some experience designing for print.* Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.* Strong communication skills and excellent organization and self-management skills.* Reliable internet access.* Writing or communications experience is desirable but not required.* An interest in development and philanthropy is a plus.### Working arrangementsThis is a full-time, regular (permanent) hybrid role. You would work on-site two days per week at an office suite in the 777 Building in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which provides free covered parking. Flexible work arrangements may be available at the hiring department's discretion and are reviewed annually.## DetailsLocation: Ann Arbor, USAOn-site or remote: HybridSalary: n/aSector: HealthcareRole: Graphic designSeniority: GeneralOrganisation: Public sectorThis job is listed on the Hard Problems job board, but details come from the employer’s own listing and may have changed — always check the original posting.