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Graphic Designer

Smith+Nephew, Austin, TX, USA

Job type: Full Time


Graphic Designer

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you a creative thinker who loves bringing ideas to life through high quality, on brand design? As a Graphic Designer within our Global Marketing Communications team, you will play a key role in shaping how our brand, products, and stories are experienced around the world. This is a hands on, creative role where your work will directly support global marketing initiatives, campaigns, and commercial success.
What Will You Be Doing?

• Designing a wide range of creative assets from concept through final production, including printed sales collateral, digital advertising, email campaigns, videos, social media graphics, and tradeshow materials • Delivering multiple design approaches tailored to different business needs while maintaining strong focus on brand consistency and business outcomes • Supporting the creation of Global Toolboxes in partnership with Marketing Communications Account Managers • Applying the Smith+Nephew brand guidelines creatively while acting as a global brand champion • Managing print production requirements, including file preparation, versioning, archiving, and quality control • Managing assets and workflows within the Digital Asset Management system • Collaborating closely with senior designers, copywriters, marcom account managers, Global Brand, and other stakeholders • Translating product features and benefits into compelling visual storytelling built around customer needs
What Will You Need To Be Successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field • 5 or more years of professional graphic design experience, with agency or internal agency experience preferred • Strong expertise in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premiere Pro, and After Effects • Solid understanding of marketing communications, storytelling, and brand driven design • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently • Excellent communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative, feedback driven creative environment
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles) Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more! Salaried/hourly roles: The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 USD annually (or hourly) The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.