Senior Graphic Designer, Health Sciences Development

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

UCLA Health Sciences Development (HSD) is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead strategic visuals for fundraising and outreach. You will translate complex stories into high-quality print and digital communications, mentoring staff and guiding vendors to deliver bold, impactful materials for a global donor community.

As a senior designer, you will shape creative direction, ensure brand integrity across channels, and collaborate with colleagues to advance UCLA Health initiatives with

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years in marketing/communications with strong creative flair and originality.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and motion graphics.
Experience designing for print, digital, and email marketing; familiarity with HTML/CSS.
Ability to plan production schedules, manage budgets and timelines with minimal supervision.
Excellent written communication and a high level of English.

Responsibilities

Translate complex stories into distinctive print and digital communications.
Mentor staff, guide external vendors, and design for transformational donor gifts.
Lead end-to-end design production, from concept to final output, aligned with UCLA brand.
Collaborate across teams to support fundraising strategies with high-quality visuals.

Skills

Project management

UX/UI awareness

Bold visual storytelling

Creative direction

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

HTML/CSS

Job description

Department Summary

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.

Please note, this is a HYBRID role.

Position Summary

Are you ready to use your exceptional design expertise in ways that will advance healthcare innovations and pioneering research? As the Senior Graphic Designer for UCLA Health Sciences Development (HSD), you will serve as a strategic visual leader and subject matter expert, translating complex stories and concepts into distinctive print and digital communications that inspire the support of our global community. As a sophisticated and accomplished graphic designer, you will focus on assignments requiring refined design elements and execution of complex/higher quality designs and visual communications. In addition to a keen eye for bold aesthetics and a strong creative flair, this position will require a more critical, analytical, imaginative and strategic visual mindset. Working with a collaborative, ambitious team committed to raising support for one of the world's most advanced healthcare systems, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy to provide recommendations and feedback that drive a multitude of fundraising strategies. You will also mentor staff, guide external vendors, and design high-impact communications for transformational donor gifts. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your career while you translate stories, concepts, and strategies into creative, effective, and distinctive visuals and communications that are appropriate to the audience, the content, and our UCLA Health brand. Join us and elevate your career as you develop and promote creative solutions while working alongside visionary leaders in an environment of excellence. UCLA is a great place to work, offering exceptional benefits to help you achieve financial well-being with a pension and robust retirement savings plans.

Explore more and embark on a rewarding career with us today!

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of prior experience in a marketing/communications environment, preferably in an agency, creative corporate client, or non-profit organization with a strong creative flair, sense of versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality. (Required)

Proficient design, composition and production experience and skill in using Mac systems, Microsoft and other software; high-level proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (including familiarity with AfterEffects and ability to create motion graphics), InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other layout programs; working knowledge of HTML/CSS. (Required)

Strong experience devising realistic and comprehensive production schedules, estimating and tracking project expenses and timelines and taking direct control for project components with minimal or no supervision. (Required)

Strong time and project management experience and skills with a proven ability to work independently, interpret client needs based on nature of project, budget and objectives and follow through on projects. (Required)

Strong experience and skills in making bold aesthetic decisions and executing sophisticated visual strategies. (Required)

Strong understanding of multimedia design with strong experience building and organizing files for print, digital design and web-based platforms for site creating and email marketing. (Required)

Sophisticated knowledge of the principles and practices of graphic design and design tools; ability to govern end-to-end design production, manage all aspects of layout, typography and print specifications and to conform to an organization's established style guide. (Required)

Strong knowledge of user experience/user interface (UX/UI) principles and best practices. (Required)

Strong knowledge of printing and production processes to appropriately plan and execute assignments; working knowledge of local vendors in terms of performance and pricing. (Required)

Diplomatic with well-developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build cooperative, effective relationships with a wide variety of internal/external constituents; experience responding to a wide variety of design related strategies, inquiries and concerns. (Required)

Exhibits advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations, assess nuances, and apply appropriate judgment to inform decision-making. (Required)

Excellent written communication skills with an advanced command of English to prepare, proofread and edit materials for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax. (Required)

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and an acute sense of accuracy; deadline driven with ability to complete multiple assignments along similar timeframes and to work on high-level, confidential projects with discretion. (Required)

Skill and willingness to work as part of a team, collaborate on projects and serve as a mentor; strong verbal communication and active listening skills to interact and communicate effectively. (Required)

Skilled ability to problem solve, make changes and corrections as they occur, and to offer appropriate solutions. Innovative and creative with ability to determine resources and gather information needed to complete projects. (Required)

Knowledge of fundraising principles/techniques and the application of graphic design to fundraising materials is preferred as is prior experience with Blackbaud CRM and/or other fundraising databases. (Required)

Working knowledge of UCLA, its organization, structure and the roles and responsibilities of various academic and administrative units is preferred. (Required)