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About the Role

Join our Communications and External Affairs Team as a Graphic Designer and help turn data-heavy reports, presentations, and public-facing materials into visuals that policymakers, stakeholders, and the public can quickly understand and use. At the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), we are stewards of Massachusetts health data, using multifaceted datasets and advanced analytics to support transparency in the health care system. Our work informs data-driven policies that improve the quality and equity of care while helping keep costs affordable for Massachusetts residents.

Responsibilities

Design and layout polished reports, briefs, executive summaries, presentations, templates, and related communications materials using Adobe Creative Cloud tools, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office tools such as Word and PowerPoint.
Develop charts, infographics, icons, and illustrations, including conceptual ways to represent abstract ideas, that make technical information easier to understand while preserving accuracy, context, and nuance.
Create engaging social media graphics and simple animations that highlight key findings.
Build and maintain templates, style guides, and reusable visual assets that support consistent communications across recurring publications and projects.
Coordinate with communications, research, policy, and data colleagues to translate complex health care analysis into clear visual narratives.
Prepare accurate, accessible, on-brand materials for digital publication, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
Proofread and review final materials for formatting, alignment, consistency, and overall production quality.
Coordinate feedback from multiple reviewers and revise designs efficiently while meeting deadlines.
Willingness to present work to peers and senior staff and contribute to training materials and guideline documents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Digital Media, Data Visualization, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 or more years of professional graphic design experience, preferably creating reports, data visualizations, digital materials, presentations, or other public-facing communications.
Ability to interpret briefs, develop concepts, respond to feedback, and transform complex information into accurate, engaging visual designs, illustrations, and icons.
Curiosity, sound design judgment, and the ability to develop thoughtful visual solutions that make complex information clear and engaging.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience with Canva, simple animations, and video/motion graphics is a plus.
Excellent oral, written, and people skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong self-editing and proofreading skills, with careful attention to accuracy, accessibility, formatting, and brand standards.
Flexibility, willingness to learn, and comfort embracing evolving technologies, project needs, art direction, and feedback.
Please include cover letter and a link to online portfolio.

Skills

Graphic Design
Communication Design
Digital Media
Data Visualization
Adobe Creative Cloud
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Canva
Simple animations
Video/motion graphics
Oral communication
Written communication
People skills
Self-editing
Proofreading

Location

Boston

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

2+ years professional experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$66,890.20 - $86,000

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
Outstanding suite of employee benefits

About the Company

At the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), we are stewards of Massachusetts health data, using multifaceted datasets and advanced analytics to support transparency in the health care system.
Our work informs data-driven policies that improve the quality and equity of care while helping keep costs affordable for Massachusetts residents.
CHIA offers a flexible, collaborative hybrid work model that balances in-person and remote work.
We foster a flexible, collaborative environment, offering a hybrid model that balances in-person and remote work.
Our hybrid approach allows you to work alongside your colleagues in our vibrant Boston office at 501 Boylston Street for at least two designated days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on others.
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.