Graphic Designer

Cuttsy+Cuttsy®; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuttsy+Cuttsy is an award-winning, employee-owned healthcare communications agency that focuses on patient engagement, clinical trial support, and healthcare communications. We are looking for a Graphic Designer who can educate patients and healthcare professionals about life-changing treatments and innovations.

You will join a team of creative thinkers, strategists, animators, writers, and healthcare professionals, contributing to projects that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• A degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a design role, ideally within healthcare, education, or a similar industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience in video editing, animation, or web design is a plus but not essential.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design work, including campaign materials, infographics, and digital assets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and respond to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design compelling visual content, while maintaining high standards of accessibility and localisation.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and subject matter experts to deliver designs that align with strategic objectives, adhering to brand guidelines and ensuring accuracy through all stages of production.
• Develop engaging materials for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organisations.
• Maintain brand consistency and high standards of design across all projects, incorporating strong typographic and layout skills while troubleshooting potential design issues.
• Provide creative input during brainstorming sessions and pitch meetings, demonstrating a problem‑solving mindset and technical proficiency, including photo retouching and print production.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and print‑readiness while working efficiently under pressure and maintaining a high level of detail.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand guidelines

Typography

Layout design

Communication

Education

Degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Video editing

Job description

Are you a Graphic Designer with a flair for impactful storytelling? If so, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be working on

Our work is varied and grounded in real patient and healthcare needs. You might be:

• Designing clinical trial recruitment and retention materials that help patients understand, engage with, and stay involved in studies
• Turning complex information into clear, engaging patient and healthcare professional materials, including infographics and educational resources
• Creating print, digital, and social media assets, from leaflets and toolkits to website graphics and campaign content
• Developing visuals for disease awareness and healthcare brand campaigns that address gaps in understanding and engagement
• Bringing ideas to life, shaped by patient insight and audience needs

A big part of our work is supporting health literacy and helping people make informed choices about their health.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and versatile Graphic Designer to play a crucial role in educating patients and healthcare professionals about life-changing treatments and innovations. As part of a team of creative thinkers, strategists, animators, writers, and healthcare professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference in people’s lives. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to use their creative skills to drive impactful healthcare communication.

Key responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design compelling visual content, while maintaining high standards of accessibility and localisation
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and subject matter experts to deliver designs that align with strategic objectives, adhering to brand guidelines and ensuring accuracy through all stages of production
• Develop engaging materials for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organisations
• Maintain brand consistency and high standards of design across all projects, incorporating strong typographic and layout skills while troubleshooting potential design issues
• Provide creative input during brainstorming sessions and pitch meetings, demonstrating a problem‑solving mindset and technical proficiency, including photo retouching and print production
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and print‑readiness while working efficiently under pressure and maintaining a high level of detail

Key skills and experience

• A degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a design role, ideally within healthcare, education, or a similar industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience in video editing, animation, or web design is a plus but not essential
• A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design work, including campaign materials, infographics, and digital assets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and respond to feedback

Essential attributes

The ideal candidate is creative, curious, and driven by a desire to make a difference in people’s lives. You will bring a proactive attitude and a keen eye for detail, always looking for ways to elevate your designs and the projects you work on. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are key, as you will be working across a range of formats and subjects. Most importantly, you will share our passion for impactful healthcare communication and take pride in delivering work that truly helps people.

About us

Cuttsy+Cuttsy is an award‑winning, employee‑owned healthcare communications agency, with our founders still actively involved. We are dedicated to delivering meaningful, innovative solutions that make a genuine difference to people’s lives – whether that’s through patient engagement, clinical trial support, or healthcare communications. Collaboration, sustainability, and a strong focus on people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Platinum accreditation and to have been recognised as a top 10 award winner of Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2024. Our unique culture combines flexibility and trust, with a commitment to looking after our team. From promoting personal development to prioritising wellbeing, we strive to ensure our people feel valued, supported, and empowered.

At Cuttsy+Cuttsy, we don’t just work together – we succeed together, delivering impactful results for clients and making a real difference to patients and healthcare professionals worldwide.

This is a hybrid role and we would like the successful applicant to spend some time each week working at our office in Pampisford, near Cambridge.

Applicants must have the right to work and be based in the UK.