JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Digital Graphic Designer position is responsible for creating high-quality web and email designs to support Houston Methodist. This position will create dynamic engaging web, email and other digital projects that help accomplish complex business needs. Must have a track record of working on UI/UX for consumer facing applications and processes, applying strong knowledge of web design and email best practices to help ensure that designs provide an optimized user experience. Partners with Houston Methodist (web/ information technology (IT)) teams to establish/maintain a living web-based pattern library to ensure all web components, assets, iconography, and user interface (UI) elements (navigational, forms, footer, header, and call to action (CTA) elements) are consistent across the website and properly documented. Collaboratively creates and executes design concepts that clearly illustrate how sites, emails, etc. function, look and will support business goals. The Digital Graphic Designer will work with a wide-range of different individuals in a collaborative, high-pressure, fast-paced, and deadline-oriented environment.
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 25%
SERVICE - 30%
QUALITY/SAFETY - 20%
FINANCE - 5%
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 20%
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
o Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Web Design, Art, Design, or related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
o Three years experience in front-end website design and HTML email development/creation
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
o User Experience/User Interface certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
o Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
o Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
o Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
o Ability to work effectively with all stakeholders within Houston Methodist.
o Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities and deadlines in an organized manner.
o Ability to work both independently of and cooperatively with team members
o Advanced knowledge of design technology and trends and strong visual design skills.
o Ability to create high quality compelling visual and digital communications with superior attention to detail and focus on follow-up.
o Advanced knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite including Acrobat, xD, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Illustrator.
o Experience in maintaining a pattern and component library
o Knowledge in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Word.
o Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences.
o Advanced knowledge in HTML coding for email design. Proficiency in other coding/scripting languages is a plus.
o Strong knowledge of email design and email service providers is required. Experience in an email automation software like Marketo, is a plus.
o Mastery of mobile-first design applicable to both mobile web and mobile email applications.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Attire Yes/No
Uniform No
Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (dept approved) No
On-Call* No
Travel**
May require travel within No
Houston Metropolitan area
May require travel outside No
of Houston Metropolitan area
Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________
Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.
In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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