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Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

 The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Graphic Designer to drive the strategy, expansion and management of marketing efforts across a range of healthcare Quality Improvement programs. This position can be home based.

 This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on September 1, 2026, with the potential of extension.

As an individual contributor, you will manage inbound graphic design requests, assist in branding and templating departmental collateral, support in executing marketing plans, and lead all aspects of in-house graphic design. The ideal candidate will have a passion for marketing and creativity, as well as the ability to foster relationships and collaborate with internal teams.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of cross-platform marketing solutions that effectively communicate the strategic intent of an assignment and solve client business and marketing challenges
• Design for a wide variety of styles and mediums, creating compelling visuals and progressive narratives that resonate with defined audience, influencing product experience
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement campaigns and promotions, overseeing the execution of marketing activities, while developing audience-building and revenue-generating strategies
• Lead multiple projects by managing time effectively, prioritizing work assignments, being flexible to changing requests, and ensuring deadlines are being met
• Lead and review work of creative team to ensure all work delivers on the established strategies while ensuring adherence to branding guidelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising or related field
• 3+ years of experience marketing, agency, or related creative experience
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• Self-starter with a gift for conceptualizing and developing creative ideas rooted in research
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present confidently in front of C-suite executives and volunteers, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while demonstrating excellent written and oral communication skills
• Minimum travel availability needed, up to 5% per year
• A work portfolio will be requested as part of the application process

Preferred Experience:

• Captivating visual storyteller, expert communicator and passionate problem solver
• Advanced knowledge of website and social media platform enablement and B2B utilization of these platforms
• Familiarity with email marketing, webinars, webpage development,
• Understanding of HTML/CSS and design for email marketing platforms
• Video production
• Building printed assets, including large-scale event branding and familiarity with print production specifics
• Collaborating with product and sales teams and acting upon their need

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $70,000 to $90,000.  Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.  The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities