Lead Designer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global healthcare organization dedicated to improving lives through innovative solutions. As a key member of our creative team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and communication of impactful health initiatives, directly influencing how vital information reaches and resonates with audiences worldwide. Your expertise will drive the creative vision for projects that make a tangible difference in people's health journeys.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment
• Be able to work on a W-2 basis. C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this position
• Be able to work the following schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM ET - 5:00 PM ET

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate design leader to guide the creative direction and execution of diverse projects. You will be instrumental in developing world-class creative solutions across multiple channels, ensuring brand consistency, and elevating our visual storytelling. This role offers the chance to mentor talented designers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and continuously innovate by staying at the forefront of design trends and emerging technologies, including AI capabilities. If you are a visionary designer ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and regulated environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Lead creative direction and design execution for assigned projects from concept through final delivery.
• Conceptualize, design, and oversee the production of world-class creative solutions across multiple channels.
• Present and articulate creative concepts that align with strategic objectives and business goals.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to brand, corporate, legal, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain brand consistency and quality across all design work.
• Mentor and guide designers, providing constructive feedback and supporting skill development.
• Collaborate with copywriters and project/account team leads to support planning, timelines, and execution.
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and emerging technologies to continuously elevate creative output, including AI capabilities and technology.
• Follow established content studio workflows, file management standards, and promotional review processes.
• Partner with creative leadership to develop engaging design executions aligned with market branding, medical, regulatory, and legal standards.
• Ensure designs meet business requirements as set forth in creative briefs.
• Design and produce creative assets across print, web (including responsive), and rich media.
• Apply art direction and feedback to deliver high-quality design work.
• Build and manage creative files efficiently according to project specifications and brand standards.
• Understand production and media requirements and apply them to design execution.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing creative team culture.

Deliverables include:

• Print materials
• Video content
• Web design
• Animated Banners (PSD files with multiple layers)
• Gifs and MOV files (15-30 seconds long)
• Social media content (reels)
• Emails
• Presentations

Tools you'll use:

• Figma
• Jira
• Smartsheet
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Prototyping software
• HTML video editing tools
• Other web design applications

**Qualifications:**

• Minimum 2 years of experience in graphic design for print and digital.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency using Figma for design systems, prototyping, and digital layout design.
• 2+ years of knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects software.
• 1 year of experience with prototyping software, HTML video editing tools, and other web design applications.
• A strong creative portfolio showcasing print and digital work.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience in marketing for highly regulated industries, such as pharmaceutical marketing.

The target hiring compensation for this role is $46.00/hour. Compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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