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Visual Design Specialist

Pathways Foundation 📍 355 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Posted Nov 4, 2026

Now hiring: a Visual Design Specialist at Pathways Foundation in 355 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611. In this role, you'll be part of the Chicago team and play a real role in how the location runs each day. It's a good fit if you're dependable and ready to jump in.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Visual Design Specialist is responsible for developing engaging, accessible, and visually compelling digital and print materials that support Pathways.org’s educational, communication, and outreach initiatives. This position translates complex child health and development information into clear, parent-friendly visual content that aligns with the organization’s mission and brand standards. Responsibilities include graphic design, development of educational and promotional materials, visual support for conferences and events, and related administrative coordination to ensure the effective delivery of organizational initiatives.

Job Description

The Visual Design Specialist will:

  • Design presentations for a range of audiences, including parents, caregivers, healthcare providers, educators, and partner organizations.
  • Create PowerPoint graphics, conference banners, handouts, infographics, QR codes, and YouTube thumbnails.
  • Develop visual assets for blogs, presentations, email, print, social media, and digital communications.
  • Ensure visual materials align with established brand guidelines and maintain consistency across all communication channels and partners. Build and maintain a library of branded templates (presentations, handouts, social graphics, email) so staff can produce on-brand materials on their own.
  • Translate complex developmental and clinical information into clear, engaging visuals
  • Adapt designs for multilingual audiences, working with translators to lay out Spanish and other language versions.
  • Produce website visual updates, including page layouts, banners, and graphics, working with the web and communications teams.
  • Design and assist with visual marketing, advertising, and paid campaign assets
  • Partner with communications, education, and outreach staff to define creative needs
  • Manage multiple design projects at once, from intake through final delivery, and set priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to recommend creative approaches and visual solutions that support established campaign objectives and engagement goals.
  • Coordinate with outside vendors, printers, and freelancers, including getting quotes, reviewing proofs, and checking quality.
  • Keep up with design trends, tools, and best practices in nonprofit and health communications.
  • Support the design and coordination of conference-related visual materials, including signage, booth graphics, and presentations. Format post-conference emails and other follow-up communications.
  • Assist with occasional printing, packaging, inventory, and shipping of materials.
  • Organize and maintain digital asset management systems for files, templates, photography, and creative assets.
  • Document design processes and standards so staff can use them across the organization.
  • Other duties assigned and in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 3+ years experience in graphic design, digital communications, or a related field.
  • Strong design, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

 

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to Executive Director, Digital Marketing and Strategy

 

 

Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
  • Hybrid position in office at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

Pay and Benefits*:

 

Pay Range:

$52,300.00 - $89,500.00

 

Benefits:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

 

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

 

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

 

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.