Creative & Branding Associate

American College of Cardiology

. Create original, on-brand graphic design and production for print, digital, presentation, display, motion, and video projects .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in graphic design across print and digital mediums, with a strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools. Capable of managing projects efficiently while delivering high-quality, on-brand creative solutions within budget and deadlines.

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Adobe Creative Cloud ProficiencyGraphic Design ExperienceVideo Editing SkillsPrint Design KnowledgeProject Management

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignDigital DesignPrint ProductionVideo EditingTypographyImage OptimizationResponsive DesignCampaign AdaptationCreative Brief InterpretationColor Correction

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Give and Receive FeedbackOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work CapabilityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsWeb-Based Job Tracking SystemPhotography EquipmentDigital Accessibility Tools

Industry Keywords

Creative ServicesCommunicationsDesign StudioAdvertising AgencyIntegrated Campaigns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create original, on-brand graphic design and production for print, digital, presentation, display, motion, and video projects
Partner with marketing and communications teams and business lines across the College
Manage assigned projects for on-time delivery meeting creative and business objectives
Work with the Creative and Branding Production Manager to stay within budget and comply with postal regulations
Recommend creative, production, cost-saving, and efficiency solutions
Adapt campaign concepts across publications, collateral, web and email graphics, social media, presentations, motion graphics, and short-form video
Maintain creative assets and resources, including photography, fonts, software updates, and art materials
Manage workload through the team's web-based job tracking system
Organize project files and maintain shared-server archives
Collaborate with the marketing and communications team and support business areas
Success measured by on-time delivery, turnaround time, and partner feedback/re-engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of professional graphic design experience
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud on the Macintosh platform, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Demonstrated digital design experience creating responsive campaign assets for web, email, social media, presentations, and other screen-based formats
Strong understanding of hierarchy, readability, accessibility, image optimization, and channel-specific requirements
Proficiency in video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro
Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects or comparable motion graphics tools
Ability to edit short-form video, select and trim footage, work with audio, add titles and captions, apply basic color correction, and export files for multiple digital platforms
Strong print design and production knowledge, including publication and collateral layout, typography, prepress, bleeds, color modes, image resolution, packaging files, proof review, and press-ready artwork
Technically and creatively strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital design, campaign adaptation, video or motion work, communication design, and typography principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret creative briefs, present design rationale, and give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, maintain organized files, learn new tools, and deliver accurate, on-brand work within budget and schedule
Desired: experience with integrated campaigns, advanced Premiere Pro, After Effects, photography, Canon cameras, professional retouching, color correction, and digital accessibility practices
Desired: experience in a creative services or communications department of a large association, corporation, design studio, or advertising agency