Health Care that Starts with You!

Join a truly mission-driven organization! Independent, nonprofit UCare is recognized as one of the Minnesota's leading health plans. We provide more than 600,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin with the health coverage plans and services they need to maintain and improve their health. The innovative coverage we create makes a difference for Medicare-eligible individuals, individuals and families enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs, such as MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance, and disabled adults with special health care needs.

UCare is growing in size, membership, products, geographic coverage, and employees. We're an organization that's going places. Be part of a team that cares about you, be part of UCare.

Rewards

Enter a highly collaborative environment where people are truly engaged, and feedback is valued. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a host of other perks, including a nationally recognized wellness program, and a bright, open, award-winning office space in Northeast Minneapolis just minutes from major freeways and retail centers.

At UCare, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.

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ABOUT UCARE

UCare offers Medicare, Medicaid, Individual and Family health plans - powered by the hardest working people in the industry. Our people powered teams de-complicate, advocate and always go the extra mile to help our members. We serve with integrity, compassion and commitment to do right by members, providers and government partners. Above all, we come to work excited to provide members a path for the best health of their lives.

WORKING AT UCARE

Working at UCare is more than a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Employees join UCare and stay because of the opportunity to have a purpose-driven job.

Our strong culture has established UCare as a Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace for 13 consecutive years since the awards program began. It's a culture that embraces innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and exemplary customer and provider experiences. Working at UCare is being a part of a people powered team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Work Location: Work from Home or Office for Your Day

The health and safety of our employees, members, providers, and our community is our highest priority. Therefore, all new employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to starting at UCare, subject to limited exceptions such as for a sincerely held religious belief or for medical reasons.

Position Description

This position is responsible for production duties of print and digital product marketing materials and integrated campaign assets. Implement and maintain organizational brand standards in print, digital, presentations and other communication materials. Work closely with the Marketing Team by being accountable for best practices in design, production, business partner review and speed to market.

• Take over projects for the production phase of print and digital marketing materials including UCare member, prospect, provider, and media communications for various clients across the organization. Deliver error-free files and create 508 compliant files while maintaining consistency across all media. Prepare print- and web-ready files, determine specs, work with print vendors and agencies, review proofs, version assets, work with translated documents, image retouching and converting.

• Collaborate with the Design Team to implement and maintain brand and graphic standards and quality across all media, assist with updates and ensure brand standards are followed organization wide. Serve as back-up for Design Team as needed. Create assets such as icons, illustrations, etc., as requested. Collaborate across the organization and prioritize and execute workload to meet stakeholder deadlines.

• Manage asset library and lead implementation of content management system for the Design Team, including taxonomy and governance for talent and photos used and edited versions.

• Support the communications function through continuous improvement of processes to best serve the customer.

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field preferred. Portfolio demonstrating strong design and production skills and at least three years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Experience

Three or more years of experience with production design of a variety of print and digital materials in a Mac + PC environment. Ability to implement usability principles, accessibility and 508 requirements to create accessible PDFs and fillable forms. Knowledge of design processes, ability to design within brand guidelines and should be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs. Expert in style sheets and experience with content management systems. Pre-press experience including preflight, color profiles, resolution, issue troubleshooting, etc.

Strong attention to detail and eye for consistency to deliver error-free work. Strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills including knowledge of AP style and great use of grammar, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

Experience in and understanding of health care industry and managed care. Working understanding of HTML for email development and CSS for web design.

THE UCARE DIFFERENCE

The UCare difference is our people power - employees actively working on the behalf of our members to get them access to the health care they need. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and provide the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, and a myriad of volunteer activities. If you're looking for an inclusive environment that celebrates your people power, helps you build on your strengths and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.

JOB POST DATE: 11/1/2022