Branding & Design Specialist Job at Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services, Saint Clair Shores, MI

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  • Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services
  • Saint Clair Shores, MI

Job Description

Branding & Design Specialist Location Saint Clair Shores, MI : Company Description

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care . With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Location

St. Clair Shores, MI (Corporate Office)

Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days at-home)

Full-time, M-F (40 hours per week)

Come elevate your career Forefront, who was recently named as the #1 Cool Places to Work by Crain's Business Detroit, a Top Workplace by Detroit Free Press, and the #1 Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare.

Forefront is looking for a motivated, creative, self-starter to join our team as a Branding and Design Specialist.

The ideal candidate for this role has a keen eye and formal understanding for graphic design quality and innovation and is looking for an opportunity to work alongside a team of creative minds who are bringing a dynamic, agile perspective to traditional and digital marketing initiatives.

The Branding and Design Specialist will be involved in all phases of brand design and field offer development collateral - from initial concept, sourcing, and project management all the way through design and to completion - for various projects intended to assist and strengthen the brand identities of both the nationwide corporate brand and its collective of partners ranging through 17+ states.

The Branding and Design Specialist will play a role in a variety of design projects, ranging, but not limited to: comprehensive campaign and brand kit design, logos, storyboards, brochures, direct mail campaigns, digital campaigns, social media, email marketing, newsletters, website, trade show collateral, presentations, proposals, on-site safety and protocol documents, and more.

It's a plus for candidates who have experience behind a camera, both with photography and videography, and are able and willing to travel to Forefront partners across the country for content creation sessions with our partners.

We are looking for a candidate who is comfortable working in a HYBRID environment (3 days in St. Clair Shores-based office, two days at-home, if preferred), and can be comfortable and effective working both in a collaborative, team-oriented office and solo at-home. Our ideal candidate works efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, is highly organized, and strives for detailed, polished results every time.

This position reports directly to the Corporate Director of Communications & Digital Brand.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage both corporate and offer development graphic design projects, collaborating with both corporate marketing and field directors to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with internal partners to understand project requirements, objectives, and target audience.
  • In partnership with the marketing team, develop and implement design guidelines, standards, and processes to maintain consistency across all visual materials.
  • Create and design visually appealing graphics, including but not limited to: comprehensive campaign and brand kit design, logos, storyboards, brochures, direct mail campaigns, digital campaigns, social media, email marketing, newsletters, website, trade show collateral, presentations, proposals, on-site safety and protocol documents, and more.
  • Oversee the production and printing processes, when necessary, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to project timelines.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, new design techniques, and tools to continuously enhance the quality and efficiency of Forefront's visual output.
  • Maintain company digital asset management system to organize and archive all design files, ensuring easy access for future use.
  • Collaborate with external vendors, printers, and designers to ensure seamless execution of projects when required.
  • Provide art direction and creative guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Review and approve final designs, ensuring they meet brand guidelines and project specifications.

Skills and Requirements:

  • Proficient in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Proficiency in video editing software and Google Workspace tools is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition.
  • Excellent creativity and ability to think outside the box, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to envision the project from start to finish.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work even under potentially tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms, and their visual requirements. Animation and motion graphics skills is a plus.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of printing processes and specifications to ensure optimal print quality.
  • Familiarity with web design principles and user experience concepts.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Respond to partner and stakeholder inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
  • Resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Process requests and fill requests.
  • Provide product information and recommendations to partners and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (3-5 years) in graphic design roles, preferably at an in-house marketing department or agency.
  • A portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, demonstrating technical skills and creativity.
  • Experience with project management tools (Monday.com) is a plus.
  • Experience in video editing softwares is a plus.
  • Experience in website editing, coding, content management systems is a plus.

Minimal travel potential available (5-10%).

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements:

  • Proficient in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Proficiency in video editing software and Google Workspace tools is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition.
  • Excellent creativity and ability to think outside the box, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to envision the project from start to finish.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work even under potentially tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms, and their visual requirements. Animation and motion graphics skills is a plus.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of printing processes and specifications to ensure optimal print quality.
  • Familiarity with web design principles and user experience concepts.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Respond to partner and stakeholder inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
  • Resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Process requests and fill requests.
  • Provide product information and recommendations to partners and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (3-5 years) in graphic design roles, preferably at an in-house marketing department or agency.
  • A portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, demonstrating technical skills and creativity.
  • Experience with project management tools (Monday.com) is a plus.
  • Experience in video editing softwares is a plus.
  • Experience in website editing, coding, content management systems is a plus.

Minimal travel potential available (5-10%).

Additional Information

Salary: $70,000.00-$75,000.00

Benefits & Perks

PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, daily in-office lunches, flexible hybrid weekday schedule,

AAP/EEO Statement:

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Weekday work,

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