MedComms Design Production Lead (Hybrid)

Springer Nature; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major publishing company is seeking a Design Production Manager to oversee design production for its medical communications agency. The role includes managing internal creative designers, external freelancers, and developing processes for efficient design output. Essential skills include project management, vendor assessment, and an understanding of financial considerations. This position is hybrid, allowing work from Chester, Manchester, or London, and requires previous experience in a MedComms agency setting.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to assess and benchmark vendor/freelancer capabilities.
• Competence in translating scientific content into compelling design outputs.
• Familiarity with online project management tools and design processes.
• Clear understanding of financial considerations in delivering creative projects.
• Previous experience in a MedComms agency setting.
• Proven ability to manage creative workflows within budget.
• Track record of delivering high-quality design outputs under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage workloads of internal creative designers.
• Oversee and maintain a vetted network of freelancers.
• Implement workflow systems for transparency and efficiency.
• Conduct quality checks on first drafts to minimize rework.
• Monitor budget adherence and assess project burn rates.
• Contribute to revenue targets by ensuring project schedules are met.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Vendor assessment

Design output translation

Familiarity with project management tools

Understanding financial considerations

Creative workflow management

High-quality output delivery

Job description

A major publishing company is seeking a Design Production Manager to oversee design production for its medical communications agency. The role includes managing internal creative designers, external freelancers, and developing processes for efficient design output. Essential skills include project management, vendor assessment, and an understanding of financial considerations. This position is hybrid, allowing work from Chester, Manchester, or London, and requires previous experience in a MedComms agency setting.