- Independently research and design original materials from beginning concept to final product.
- Interpret/understand project requirements from job request form and/or meetings with Communications Program Manager and/or customer.
- Lead design concept sessions with design team, comm staff and business partners as needed.
- Design and create materials according to project specs and through research/inspiration. Designs should promote/support HMSA's brand, be engaging, visually tells the story we're trying to convey, visually aligns across all material and communication channels, and helps drive the action we want the end user to take.
- Route work through online project tracker for review process for feedback and updates.
- Coordinate with printshop/vendors and freelance artists to establish printing/service costs and negotiate cost and production schedules.
- Provide updates on project status/timelines and costs through online project tracker.
- Oversee the production and delivery of material, filing of documents and art, and archiving of project files and documentation.
- Conduct QA Review of final product to ensure adherence to association guidelines/regulatory requirements.
- Assist Creative Director, Senior Designer, and Communications management team as assigned with special projects.
- Meet with executive staff or department management to discuss/evaluate project requirements and development.
- Coordinate and schedule talent, props, permits, and photographer to shoot photos as requested for print or web use.
- Train peers in areas of expertise to promote continuous improvement within the unit.
- Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design or related field and two years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- Strong visual design skills demonstrated through a portfolio of work.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic photography experience required
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Intermediate working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design or related field
- Two years of related work experience
- Strong visual design skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic photography experience
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Intermediate working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
HMSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HMSA and has not been reviewed or approved by HMSA.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage are described as solid, with preventive services and select zero‑cost features adding value in recent plan years. Employer-sponsored plans can have affordable premiums in certain groups and broad access options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and potential discretionary contributions forms a strong component of total rewards. Retirement support complements the core medical and dental package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO that increases with tenure provide meaningful time‑off flexibility. Time‑away benefits scale with service length.
HMSA Insights
What We Do
The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a reliable name in Hawaii health care. Established in 1938, we are the largest and most experienced provider of health care coverage in the state. Over half of Hawaii’s population have chosen HMSA for their health care coverage. We are dedicated to providing quality, affordable health plans; employee benefit services; and worksite wellness programs. HMSA also offers a variety of programs, services and support to help improve the health and well-being of our members and community.
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