Graphic Designer

Job Title: Graphic Designer (Print Production Focus)

Location: Canton, MD (Onsite – Wednesdays required)

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Client Industry: Healthcare

Role Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on Graphic Designer with strong expertise in print production and design from scratch—not just template edits. This role is heavily focused on graphic editing, production, and high-volume asset creation across marketing and communications materials.

Key Responsibilities

Design and produce print marketing materials from scratch including brochures, booklets, flyers, postcards, presentations, and corporate identity assets

Support multi-channel campaigns (primarily print, with some digital and environmental assets)

Handle high-volume production work, including resizing, versioning, and localization

Prepare print-ready files with proper specifications (bleeds, trims, color profiles, resolution, etc.)

Maintain strict brand consistency and ensure quality control before final delivery

Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, printers, and agencies to ensure smooth production and fulfillment

Organize and manage design files, naming conventions, and asset libraries

Contribute to improving creative workflows, processes, and documentation of best practices

Required Qualifications

5+ years of Graphic Design / Production experience

Strong portfolio demonstrating print design created from scratch (not template-based work)

Proven experience in marketing, in-house creative teams, or advertising agencies

Advanced proficiency in:

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Microsoft PowerPoint

Strong understanding of layout, typography, iconography, and information hierarchy

Top 5 Must-Have Skills

Prepress & File Preparation ExpertiseDeep knowledge of bleeds, trims, CMYK/RGB/spot colors, resolution, and print packaging

Advanced Adobe Creative Suite SkillsInDesign (master pages, styles, grids), Illustrator, Photoshop (smart objects, linked assets)

Exceptional Attention to DetailPrecision in alignment, spacing, brand consistency, and final QC

Versioning & Asset ManagementAbility to handle large volumes of variations and maintain organized file systems

Process-Driven & Efficient WorkflowAbility to meet tight deadlines and deliver production-ready files with minimal oversight

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on Mac systems

Background in healthcare or health insurance (Medicare/Medicaid)

Familiarity with ADA / Section 508 / WCAG accessibility standards

Additional Requirements

Portfolio required (must showcase print work created from scratch)

Ability to work onsite weekly (Wednesdays in Canton, MD)