Associate Graphic Design Manager

Stryker

Associate Graphic Design Manager driving the development of high-impact visual communications at Stryker. Leading creative initiatives across internal communications and brand messaging in a regulated global environment.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timePortage • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,700 - $155,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead creative ideation sessions and guide the development of marketing communication materials across multiple channels.
Strategize and develop graphics and visuals for company events, trade shows, product launches, promotions, posters, advertising, social media, email communications, Highspot and other materials (includes concepts, layouts and final artwork).
Manage outsourced creative projects, providing clear direction and ensuring deliverables are on time, on scope, and on budget.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate messaging strategies into compelling visual executions.
Oversee the creative review process, securing stakeholder alignment and approvals for all design drafts.
Maintain organized file systems, ensuring proper naming conventions and readiness for deployment.
Experiment with innovative design concepts to maximize impact and engagement.
Champion Stryker’s brand identity by training teams and enforcing adherence to visual guidelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Advertising, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field.
Minimum 6 years of professional graphic design experience.
Experience building marketing campaigns, digital, and physical materials in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
Preferred: Experience in medical device or marketing environments.
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

graphic designmarketing campaignsAdobe Creative SuiteInDesignPhotoshopIllustratorPremiere ProHTMLCSSJavaScript

Soft Skills

creative ideationcollaborationproject managementstakeholder alignmentorganizationinnovationcommunicationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine ArtsBachelor’s Degree in AdvertisingBachelor’s Degree in Visual CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in Marketing