Graphic Designer
Children's National Medical Center, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Job Description - Graphic Designer (250003DD)
Graphic Designer – (250003DD) leads the execution of high‑impact creative projects, providing strategic design solutions and mentorship to junior designers. Take ownership of larger, more complex design projects and campaigns. Work closely with stakeholders to develop innovative visual concepts. Ensure projects are delivered on time while maintaining brand integrity. Research and implement new design trends to enhance creative output. Utilizes exceptional storytelling skills, capable of crafting narratives that engage and motivate across various digital platforms.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Instructional Technology or similar degree, or equivalent work experience. MFA desired but not required.
Minimum Work Experience:
2 years professional graphic and digital experience (Required). 3-5 years of professional graphic and digital experience (Preferred).
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of design software and digital media best practices.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present ideas and collaborate with team members and clients.
Strong creative vision and ability to generate fresh ideas that align with marketing objectives.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with marketing and hospital team members.
Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong understanding of print production and digital formatting.
Basic HTML and web design knowledge.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Adobe Certified Expert (Preferred), Google UX Design (Preferred), HubSpot Content Marketing (Preferred).
Functional Accountabilities Brand Management
Develop collateral and signage designs in accordance with brand guidelines.
Collaborate with marketing and consultants to define style guides.
Apply brand guidelines consistently across all projects; contribute to brand evolution through design.
Manage production vendors, timelines, and budgets.
Digital & Print Design
Design advertising, flyers, brochures, postcards, banners, and posters.
Partner with writers to ensure integrated messaging.
Create email templates, newsletters, and HTML graphics for B2B and consumer messaging.
Production Management
Balance multiple projects with strong organizational skills.
Manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple projects; communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Work closely with marketing, communications, and content teams to align design with campaign goals.
Strategic Execution
Translate strategic direction into compelling visual communications.
Uphold brand integrity across platforms.
Independently execute design projects from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
Organizational Accountabilities Staff
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork / Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement / Problem‑Solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management / Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practice Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance.
Primary Location Maryland – Silver Spring
Work Locations Inventa Towers 1, Inventa Place Silver Spring 20910
Job Non‑Clinical Professional
Organization Position Status: R (Regular) – FT – Full Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Job Posting Mar 24, 2026, 1:10:42 PM
Full‑Time Salary Range $57,200 – $95,347.20
Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Children’s National Hospital policy ensures a drug‑free work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Instructional Technology or similar degree, or equivalent work experience. MFA desired but not required.
Minimum Work Experience:
2 years professional graphic and digital experience (Required). 3-5 years of professional graphic and digital experience (Preferred).
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of design software and digital media best practices.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present ideas and collaborate with team members and clients.
Strong creative vision and ability to generate fresh ideas that align with marketing objectives.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with marketing and hospital team members.
Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong understanding of print production and digital formatting.
Basic HTML and web design knowledge.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Adobe Certified Expert (Preferred), Google UX Design (Preferred), HubSpot Content Marketing (Preferred).
Functional Accountabilities Brand Management
Develop collateral and signage designs in accordance with brand guidelines.
Collaborate with marketing and consultants to define style guides.
Apply brand guidelines consistently across all projects; contribute to brand evolution through design.
Manage production vendors, timelines, and budgets.
Digital & Print Design
Design advertising, flyers, brochures, postcards, banners, and posters.
Partner with writers to ensure integrated messaging.
Create email templates, newsletters, and HTML graphics for B2B and consumer messaging.
Production Management
Balance multiple projects with strong organizational skills.
Manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple projects; communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Work closely with marketing, communications, and content teams to align design with campaign goals.
Strategic Execution
Translate strategic direction into compelling visual communications.
Uphold brand integrity across platforms.
Independently execute design projects from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
Organizational Accountabilities Staff
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork / Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement / Problem‑Solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management / Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practice Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance.
Primary Location Maryland – Silver Spring
Work Locations Inventa Towers 1, Inventa Place Silver Spring 20910
Job Non‑Clinical Professional
Organization Position Status: R (Regular) – FT – Full Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Job Posting Mar 24, 2026, 1:10:42 PM
Full‑Time Salary Range $57,200 – $95,347.20
Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Children’s National Hospital policy ensures a drug‑free work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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