Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description

Summary

The MUSC Office of Communications and Marketing is looking for a visionary Senior Graphic Designer to help shape the future of our brand. This is more than a design role – it’s an opportunity to lead visual storytelling that inspires, informs, and connects with audiences across South Carolina and beyond. Reporting to the Senior Director of Brand Strategy, this role will be instrumental in shaping, expanding, and evolving the visual expression of the MUSC brand – crafting design systems and creative assets that reflect our identity, push it forward, and build a lasting design legacy that resonates, inspires, and grows with every touchpoint, all in support of MUSC’s mission to lead health innovation and its vision for a healthier South Carolina.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002311 SYS - Marketing Campaigns

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

This is a hybrid (in-person and remote) position. The position is based in Charleston, South Carolina and requires the candidate to be a South Carolina resident.

Key Responsibilities :

Visual Design and Brand Development (30%)

Evolve and elevate the MUSC visual identity across print, digital, web, presentation, and environmental platforms.

Develop strategic, visually compelling design systems and assets.

Build scalable, reusable templates (PowerPoint, Canva, email, social) to extend brand consistency across departments.

Ensure excellence and cohesion across all touchpoints while driving creative innovation.

Contribute to the development and refinement of brand guidelines and visual standards.

Creative Collaboration and Concepting (25%)

Partner with writers, strategists, and marketing teams to bring integrated campaigns and content to life – aligning creative direction to achieve intended outcomes and support enterprise goals.

Collaborate with web, content, photographers and video teams for cohesive storytelling across platforms.

Ignite the brand with fresh, audience-driven ideas that engage and inspire.

Provide art direction and mentorship to designers and freelancers.

Production and Project execution (20%)

Lead multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, timing, and brand alignment.

Deliver production-ready artwork across media in collaboration with vendors and teams.

Maintain organized files and streamlined workflows.

Brand Education and Internal Engagement (20%)

Advance internal brand education through visual tools, templates, and training resources.

Champion a culture of design excellence and brand stewardship enterprise wide.

Contribute to presentations and workshops that inspire creative best practices.

Other duties (5%)

Preferred Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's in graphic design, Visual Communication, or related field.

Experience : 7+ years in graphic design, ideally within a creative agency or in-house team, with a focus on health care or academic environments.

Skills :

Strong conceptual thinking and a refined visual aesthetic

Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); proficiency in PowerPoint and Canva; familiarity with motion graphics, video editing, Figma or other design tools a plus.

Ability to develop scalable, repeatable template systems that ensure brand consistency across teams

Experience in medical or academic environments

Familiarity with scientific illustration and data visualization

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work, from brand identity to integrated campaigns, with execution across digital and print media

Understanding of HIPAA compliance in visual communications

Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles

Please share your resume, portfolio, and cover letter that showcase your experience, eye for compelling design, and the philosophy that drives your creative work.

Additional

Job Description

Education : Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience : 7 years progressive work experience and 2 years management experience.

Physical Requirement :

Mobility & Posture

Standing : Continuous

Sitting : Continuous

Walking : Continuous

Climbing stairs : Infrequent

Working indoors : Continuous

Working outdoors (temperature extremes) : Infrequent

Working from elevated areas : Frequent

Working in confined / cramped spaces : Frequent

Kneeling : Infrequent

Bending at the waist : Continuous

Twisting at the waist : Frequent

Squatting : Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations : Frequent

Gross motor use (fingers / hands) : Continuous

Firm grasping (fingers / hands) : Continuous

Fine manipulation (fingers / hands) : Continuous

Reaching overhead : Frequent

Reaching in all directions : Continuous

Repetitive motion (hands / wrists / elbows / shoulders) : Continuous

Full use of both legs : Continuous

Balance & coordination (lower extremities) : Frequent

Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift / carry 50 lbs. unassisted : Infrequent

Lift / lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36” : Infrequent

Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead : Infrequent

Exert up to 50 lbs. of force : Frequent

Examples :

Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force

Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force

Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force

Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20 / 40 (one or both eyes) : Continuous

Recognize objects (near / far) : Continuous

Color discrimination : Continuous

Depth perception : Continuous

Peripheral vision : Continuous

Hearing acuity (with correction) : Continuous

Tactile sensory function : Continuous

Gross motor with fine motor coordination : Continuous

Selected Positions :

Olfactory (smell) function : Continuous

Respirator use qualification : Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management : Continuous

Rotating shifts : Frequent

Overtime as required : Frequent

Latex-safe environment : Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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