Manager, Creative Services

Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA); Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade association in healthcare distribution is seeking an experienced marketing professional to oversee the creation and design of promotional materials, digital advertisements, and printed collateral. The role involves managing design projects, collaborating with internal teams, and maintaining brand guidelines. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience, strong graphic design skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and project management software. This position operates on a flexible schedule in Alexandria, Virginia.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in marketing or graphic design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project management software and methodology.

Responsibilities

• Design ads, brochures, and digital collateral for HIDA.
• Manage production schedules for projects.
• Supervise freelance designers and photographers.

Skills

Project management

Graphic design

Digital photography

Adobe Creative Cloud

HubSpot Marketing Cloud

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications or related field

Tools

Canva

Figma

Microsoft 365

Job description

HIDA is looking for an experienced marketing professional to oversee the creation and design of promotional materials, digital advertisements, and printed collateral for both HIDA and the HIDA Educational Foundation. This role involves developing and maintaining brand guidelines, managing design projects, and collaborating with internal teams and product managers. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and is crucial in bringing creative ideas to life while maintaining a consistent brand presence for both organizations.

The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) is the trade association serving medical products distributors and their trading partners. HIDA members deliver essential medical products such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the nation’s hospitals, nursing homes, laboratories, home care, and physician practices. HIDA is a leading voice on issues important to the healthcare distribution and supply chain industries.

HIDA offices are located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia and operate on a flexible 3 days in-office, 2 days remote schedule.

Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Design/Production

• Design ads, brochures, digital ad units, and other collateral as required to achieve HIDA’s goals and objectives.
• Manage production schedules from design and printing perspectives for projects to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate the proofing process for some projects with other staff departments.
• Develop and maintain corporate guidelines for the use of the HIDA logo and the implementation of a consistent image for all product lines.
• Maintain an organized archive of all design projects.
• Provide design for digital advertising and website needs.
• Provide art for on-site needs at events, including name badges, signage, app graphics, conference materials, PowerPoint slides, and tent cards.
• Supervise the work of freelance designers and photographers. Responsible for obtaining bids from outside resources as needed and coordinating with them to ensure timely delivery and quality control throughout production.
• Collects responses and makes recommendations to the Director of Marketing on vendor selection.
• Serve as a liaison to vendors and software partners as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or related field.
• 5-7 years of related experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with project management software and methodology.
• Skills in graphic design and concepts, as well as technical skills, including but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud, HubSpot Marketing Cloud, Canva, Figma and Microsoft 365).
• Ability to work in teams and visually articulate complex ideas.
• Expertise in digital photography and videography.

Working Conditions

• General office.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only standards for the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required. HIDA has the right to revise this job description at any time. HIDA is an “at will” employer and as such, this job description does not constitute any form of contractual arrangement between you and HIDA.