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As a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment for healthcare simulation and education, Pocket Nurse provides solutions and services that create hands-on learning experiences for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our small business philosophy is, "Use your best judgement every day." Not only do we give team members the guidance and tools to succeed, we give them autonomy to do their best for the company to succeed. This privately held company has been in business since 1992 and is experiencing strong growth year after year.

The Graphic Designer primarily provides support with photography, imagery, videography, catalog, web and digital ad design, packaging, and sales collateral creation. The Graphic Designer will  ensure that all photos, videos, and images are edited to be consistent with Pocket Nurse brand standards. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to complete tasks on time and error-free. A faster-than-average pace in a stable work environment allows this position to plan for, focus on and complete tasks on hand.

Key Responsibilities and other duties as assigned:

• Takes photographs and videos of products and edits them per specifications to deliver high quality images for both print and digital media.  Pictures and videos must convey the proper message to the audience and create an engaging and informative storyline. 
• Edits existing images to constantly improve image quality using various editing methods.
• Properly uses and maintains modern and traditional equipment (lighting, cameras, lenses etc.).
• Arranges objects, scenes, lighting, and background to adhere to quality specifications.
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of photographic best practices and procedures.
• Creates, maintains, and archives a product image database to ensure alignment with brand standards for catalog, web, and print media use.
• Develops and produces creative designs across multiple channels including catalogs, sales collateral, corporate marketing materials, packaging, tradeshow booth and collateral, and digital media design.
• Studies creative briefs, determines requirements, and translates those ideas into design.
• Presents multiple, innovative concepts with justification for the design.
• Solicits design feedback from stakeholders and edits proofs to create final artwork.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to produce high quality, influential tools to drive business growth.
• Maintains confidentiality of all records including but not limited to, products, demographic information, website information, graphic designs, and proofs; as this information is the sole property of Pocket Nurse, not to be distributed, sold, or used as a bargaining mechanism with any or all other companies.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education:

• Minimum of Associate's degree in Graphic Arts and 3+ years of photography and design experience at an organization with an in-house creative team or at an advertising agency.

Skills and Experience:

• Photography experience required, product photography specific experience a plus.
• Videography experience a plus but not required. 
• Working knowledge of how to position products and arrange lighting to achieve the highest quality images for various media. 
• Ability to edit and color correct images with proven experience in Adobe Photoshop.
• Hands-on experience and proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and Illustrator, in addition to other design tools to develop assets for various mediums.
• Experience with a variety of media including digital and print catalogs and/or multi-page publications a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel a plus.
• Keen eye for aesthetics, features, bran ing, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to complete multiple tasks with changing business priorities and deadlines.
• Passion for design and creative thinking, desire for learning, and drive for continuous growth.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong and effective internal cross-functional relationships.
• Collaborative design experience with demonstrated ability to translate internal clients needs into compelling high-quality output. 

*Benefits and Compensation: *

• Competitive wages and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with generous company matching, safe harbor, and profit sharing contributions.
• Paid time off, personal time, paid holidays, and flexible hybrid onsite/remote work schedules.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-wide cookouts, potlucks, and work-day events.
• On-site fitness center, free parking, and dog-friendly offices.
• Opportunities for career enhancements through training and educational programs.
• The opportunity to make a difference in the ever-growing healthcare field.

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation.  All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and requires color and close vision. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. No employee is authorized to lift weight over 50 pounds without assistance.

This role requires the individual to be able to understand, remember, and communicate routine information and understand problems and collaborate on alternative solutions; organize and prioritize thoughts, ideas and own work schedule; apply common sense, analyze and make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; express written and spoken word for internal and external communications and compose materials such as routine reports, forms, letters, manuals, catalogs, publications, etc. and communicate information; and compute, analyze and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.

Pocket Nurse is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Information is available here:   http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf