Visual Design Specialist

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Visual Design Specialist to create accessible visual content for Pathways.org’s educational and outreach efforts. You will translate complex child health information into parent-friendly visuals across print and digital media.

You’ll develop templates, adapt designs for multilingual audiences, and ensure brand consistency while collaborating with web, marketing, and education teams to support campaigns and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years in graphic design or digital communications.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Design presentations, banners, infographics, and social graphics.
• Translate complex information into clear visuals and layouts.
• Collaborate with marketing and education teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Graphic design

PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree / equivalent experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.Job Description SummaryThe Visual Design Specialist is responsible for developing engaging, accessible, and visually compelling digital and print materials that support Pathways.org’s educational, communication, and outreach initiatives. This position translates complex child health and development information into clear, parent-friendly visual content that aligns with the organization’s mission and brand standards. Responsibilities include graphic design, development of educational and promotional materials, visual support for conferences and events, and related administrative coordination to ensure the effective delivery of organizational initiatives.Job DescriptionThe Visual Design Specialist will:Design presentations for a range of audiences, including parents, caregivers, healthcare providers, educators, and partner organizations.Create PowerPoint graphics, conference banners, handouts, infographics, QR codes, and YouTube thumbnails.Develop visual assets for blogs, presentations, email, print, social media, and digital communications.Ensure visual materials align with established brand guidelines and maintain consistency across all communication channels and partners. Build and maintain a library of branded templates (presentations, handouts, social graphics, email) so staff can produce on-brand materials on their own.Translate complex developmental and clinical information into clear, engaging visualsAdapt designs for multilingual audiences, working with translators to lay out Spanish and other language versions.Produce website visual updates, including page layouts, banners, and graphics, working with the web and communications teams.Design and assist with visual marketing, advertising, and paid campaign assetsPartner with communications, education, and outreach staff to define creative needsManage multiple design projects at once, from intake through final delivery, and set priorities to meet deadlines.Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to recommend creative approaches and visual solutions that support established campaign objectives and engagement goals.Coordinate with outside vendors, printers, and freelancers, including getting quotes, reviewing proofs, and checking quality.Keep up with design trends, tools, and best practices in nonprofit and health communications.Support the design and coordination of conference-related visual materials, including signage, booth graphics, and presentations. Format post-conference emails and other follow-up communications.Assist with occasional printing, packaging, inventory, and shipping of materials.Organize and maintain digital asset management systems for files, templates, photography, and creative assets.Document design processes and standards so staff can use them across the organization.Other duties assigned and in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities RequiredBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.3+ years experience in graphic design, digital communications, or a related field.Strong design, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.Proficiency with PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe Creative SuiteAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Reporting RelationshipsReports directly to Executive Director, Digital Marketing and StrategyWorking ConditionsNormal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.Hybrid position in office at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLabThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Pay and Benefits*:Pay Range:$52,300.00 - $89,500.00Benefits:Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerShirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full PolicyShirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.