Assistant Director for Digital Design and Communications

About the Company

UW Medicine is a leading healthcare organization based in Seattle, WA, dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and research. UW Medicine Advancement, a passionate 95-person team, connects donors with meaningful opportunities to support these initiatives, raising nearly $488 million in gifts and private grants in fiscal year 2026.

About the Role

UW Medicine is seeking an Assistant Director for Digital Design and Communications to lead digital design, communications, and marketing strategies across multiple platforms. In this full-time permanent role, you'll engage donors, alumni, volunteers, and stakeholders while implementing website, email, and digital design strategies that support fundraising goals. This position is ideal for a creative professional who excels at translating organizational vision into compelling digital experiences and thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance UW Medicine Advancement website properties, identifying opportunities for improvements to user interface and overall web experience
• Partner with internal colleagues and external vendors on website redesigns, refreshes, and rebuilds to ensure successful project completion
• Publish content, build webpages, and develop website modules aligned with UW Medicine branding, accessibility standards, and digital best practices
• Design and maintain email templates, modules, and digital assets that meet accessibility standards; build, test, and distribute email communications for stewardship, philanthropy, and events
• Create digital assets including graphics, videos, GIFs, illustrations, icons, diagrams, and charts for websites, email, social media, and digital advertising channels
• Translate ideas and written content into clear, engaging visual materials that communicate information effectively
• Edit audio and video content for a campaign-focused podcast and support basic video capture activities
• Create layouts and apply branding standards for reports, dashboards, QR codes, and other supporting materials

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND three or more years of experience in website development, email automation, or digital design
• Experience managing websites, email communications, and digital content across multiple platforms
• Proficiency with WordPress (or similar website platforms), HTML, CSS, email marketing tools, and digital design applications such as Adobe Creative Suite or comparable tools
• Experience creating accessible, brand-aligned digital content
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal partners and external vendors

Nice to Have

• Experience in healthcare or higher education digital communications
• Knowledge of donor engagement and fundraising communications strategies
• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Experience with marketing automation platforms and analytics tools

Benefits & Perks

Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm PT on 9/7/2026.

For more information about UW Medicine Advancement and career opportunities, visit https://give.uwmedicine.org/careers/.

UW Medicine Advancement is a 95-person team within the University of Washington's medical system that connects donors with opportunities to support patient care, education, and research. In fiscal year 2026, the organization raised nearly $488 million in gifts and private grants from 31,000 donors.