Graphic Designer II

What Creative Services Contributes to Cardinal Health

The Pharma Segment Creative Services team is responsible for the visual representation of the Cardinal Health brand across all touchpoints (print, digital, photography, etc.) from ideation to execution. Creative Services maintains our brand identity and consistently seeks to support the evolution over time with input from internal and external stakeholders. We work with other members of the Pharmaceutical Segment marketing organization, Corporate teams and external agencies as needed to develop compelling and effective creative campaigns and materials (marketing collateral, digital content, exhibit graphics, etc.) that support business priorities.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Graphic Designer provides design services for the in-house creative team. The Designer is responsible for developing and producing creative marketing collateral and digital content for internal marketing partners while collaborating with Lead Designers, Supervisor/Manager. The Designer must exhibit competent design skills in achieving the highest possible standards for all materials requiring design in assigned projects and tasks. This role must exhibit knowledge of business challenges to execute design requests as defined by the business partner.

Accountabilities

• Works on projects of minimal to moderate scope and complexity.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in graphic design and associated software.
• Prioritizes tasks and projects according to businesses' needs and turn-around times.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Clearly communicates creative ideas and collaborates with internal and external partners/teams.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of print and production principles and best practices in the management and coordination of the creative process.
• Is an ambassador of Enterprise Branding and Marketing standards including the corporate brand and its visual identity system.
• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve
• Applies judgement within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance; may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Communication

Writes and speaks effectively and is able to clearly communicate with peers, leadership team and business partners. 

• States opinions clearly and can verbally describe visual concepts. 
• Provides open and honest feedback to supporting team members with the goal of striving to be the best.
• Respectfully questions direction from the Team Lead to help clarify strategies or
  fill information gaps.
• Promotes collaboration within the team through sharing early and often as well as respects business partners/creative points of view. 

Problem Solving
Helps solve problems before they negatively impact the project, team or processes.

• Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions.
• Creative problem solving and proactive in presenting solutions when presenting challenges to leadership.
• Willing to take action when well informed.

Job Knowledge

• Excellent typography, design, and production skills in both print and digital mediums, with a strong understanding of print, web, and social media best practices.
• Demonstrates proficient expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat (Interactive PDFs), and Illustrator. AfterEffects/Premier Pro and Adobe certification a plus.
• Demonstrates understanding and experience with UX and interactive design principles.
• Experience in interactive platforms such as Ceros, XD, and/or Sketch is a plus.
• Demonstrates experience working within an established brand identity system.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of print and production principles and best practices
• Actively learns new techniques to be more proficient in their design skills while sharing and mentoring the other members of the design team. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Preferably in Graphic Design or related field.
• Experience in executing creative concepts across platforms, including digital, social media, and print.  
• 2+ years professional level experience required in creative/graphic design within an external or in-house agency preferred.
• Digital Portfolio required (portfolio website or PDF under 10MB)
• Highly organized with a strong record of working independently, meeting deadlines and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a record of collaboration and teamwork.

Anticipated hourly range: $27.00 per hour - $38.50 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 06/21/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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