Graphic Designer
Cochlear

Job Info

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Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Graphic Designer

Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Accepting Applications until November 4, 2024

About the role

Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world. Come be a part of our amazing mission! This is a fantastic opportunity to join the global leader in implantable hearing devices! In this role, you will be based in our Americas head office in Lone Tree, CO. This role is hybrid, requiring you to be in the office 2 days per week minimum, with 3 days per week working from home.

The Graphic Designer is responsible for taking concepts and ideas and creating visual representations, in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept, design and deliver creative materials across various mediums, aligning with the overall brand and business objectives. Emphasis on creating smart, compelling presentations.
• Interface with vendors to communicate specs, discuss project information, and work to prevent and solve production problems.
• Finalize and prepare all final file formats for various delivery methods, may include but not limited to: packaged print ready files and digital outputs.
• Research the latest trends in design and stay up to date with industry software, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
• Other duties as required.

Key Requirements

To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:

Required Skills

• Bachelors or Equivalent Work Experience
• 2+ Years of Experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word etc.)
• Strong computer skills with experience in various software packages, including Microsoft Suite and web based applications
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment and balance / manage multiple, changing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills, and an ability to adjust communication and messaging to fit the audience
• Demonstrated strong follow through on commitments and taking responsibility for actions and decisions
• Approaches projects collaboratively, seeking varied inputs
• Ability to identify solutions and challenge the status quo to deliver creative solutions
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and positively in a team environment. Ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization, establish professional relationships, and communicate openly within the department and with cross-functional teams
• Degree in Graphic Design/Creative Arts
• The person in this role must be able to understand directions, product materials and adhere to procedures to be able to answer customer questions whether in person or virtually.
• The person in this role must use logic to make decisions related to their role. May also need to independently apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.
• The person in this role must express or exchange ideas to convey meaning. Some of these exchanges may be to convey Cochlear policies, to gather customer orders, to provide protocols and/or training, to troubleshoot questions, to provide project information, to update on tasks, etc. The communication may occur with internal or external stakeholders and may be in person or virtually. Communication may also occur while using business technology.
• The person in this role will identify, recognize and compare information, which is used to typically answer a question, process or fill an order, file a claim, analyze data, etc. Individuals are identifying and comparing information to process work accurately. May be used in conjunction with other physical demands such as Use Business Technology.
• The person in this position is working to observe, assess and/or discern information, whether received virtually, through a variety of communication tools or in person, to meet the patient/ customer the needs. Some examples might include observing a patient, utilizing patient and/or product information to assess and trouble shoot questions, utilizing customer, patient and/or business information to discern policies, procedures and next steps/actions.
• The person in this role must be able to gather and classify information in order to process customer orders, schedule meetings, prepare reports, etc.

Total Rewards

In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.

• Pay Range in the United States: $65,000 - $75,000 based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 7.5% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.

Who are we?

Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind - thinking about their needs.

For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers' side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information. May be asked to occasionally transport/move up to 30 pounds, depending on the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures and processes to customers (whether internal or external). Influence, organization/classification of information and planning are also required.

The work environment is a hybrid home and office environment. This is representative of the environment an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Apply now by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more.

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cochlear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.

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