Designer

Purpose of the Position:

The Designer at our non-profit distance higher education institution plays a vital role in supporting the creative team by collaborating on diverse projects across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. This position involves generating fresh ideas and visually engaging presentations that align with our brand identity, while working closely with marketing and creative teams to effectively communicate complex ideas and data.

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

• Anticipated salary of $60,000 - $75,000; based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

What You’ll Do:

1. Collaborate on Design Solutions: Work with the creative director, senior designers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into creative design solutions.
2. Presentation Design: Create visually appealing presentations that adhere to brand guidelines and effectively communicate key messages, working closely with stakeholders and project managers.
3. Graphic Creation: Design graphics, illustrations, and layouts for print and digital media, including brochures, flyers, social media posts, and website graphics.
4. Slide and Infographic Design: Design and format slides, infographics, charts, and diagrams to enhance clarity and visual appeal, ensuring consistency with design principles and brand guidelines.
5. Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in presentation and graphic design.
6. Daily Graphic Design Projects: Assist in daily graphic design projects such as marketing collateral, social media graphics, email templates, and campaign designs.
7. Creative Process Engagement: Engaged in the design process from brief to final pitch, working closely with project managers to absorb and implement creative ideas.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level Expectations:

• Experienced role that applies practical knowledge of job area.
• Works independently with general supervision.
• Proactively handles difficult problems.
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
• Desire for growth and professional development.
  
  

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in graphic design with agency or in-house with emphasis on presentation design. 
• Skills – Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, Google Slides, Prezi, Monday.com, DAM System (Bynder), Ziflow, portfolio showcasing, communication, interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Preferred Requirements:

• Any degree or equivalent experience and/or strong or advanced proficiency in any of the above required skills/experience.
• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE), Certified Digital Designer (CDD), HubSpot Content Marketing Certification, or related certifications.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Other skills or abilities – animation and motion graphics, UX/UI principles, design thinking methodologies, video editing software, Canva and/or Figma.

Compliance: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable state laws and rules, federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and internal policies and procedures.  
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This is a full-time remote position.
• Home office set up, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection.
• May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody. 

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES

We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.

COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS

We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE

We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.

HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY

Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.

WORK AS ONE

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.

UMA will NEVER ask you to send money or ask you to provide bank account information in order for you to get reimbursed for tools to work. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from UMA about a job posting, you can always verify the position at https://careers-ultimatemedical.icims.com/