Creative Lead, Science Communications & Visual Identity

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Disease Biophysics Group seeks a Creative Lead to join the lab in a part-time capacity. This 1-year term role sits at the intersection of scientific research, creative practice, and communications, supporting the lab’s public-facing output and external programs.

The successful candidate will oversee visual identity, contribute original artistic work, and coordinate collaborations with a focus on translating complex science for broad audiences.

Qualifications

• College degree in related field required, or an equivalent of education plus relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in design engineering preferred.
• Five or more years of related experience preferred.
• An established creative practice with a portfolio of original work.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the creative direction and visual identity of the lab's external-facing programs and outputs by working with trainees in support of sponsored programs.
• Oversee the development of creative concepts from inception through to completion.
• Ensure consistency of tone, identity, and aesthetic standards across all public-facing materials and publications.
• Contribute original artistic work as part of the lab's ongoing creative program.
• Manage and coordinate potential creative collaborations.
• Oversee production timelines, budgets, and external vendor relationships for creative projects.
• Coordinate logistics for public-facing events, presentations, and program activities.
• Serve as brand guardian for all external-facing materials and communications; ensuring nothing is released without creative sign-off and stakeholder interests are met.
• Write and oversee all public-facing narrative, copy, and communications materials.
• Translate complex scientific subject matter into accessible language for non-specialist audiences.
• Manage relationships with external partners, collaborators, and stakeholders relevant to the lab's creative program.
• Identify and develop funding opportunities relevant to the creative and communications work of the group.
• Represent the lab's creative program in relevant professional contexts.

Skills

Creative leadership

Art direction

Project management

Written communication

Collaborative environment

Science communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Master’s degree in design engineering preferred

Job description

Harvard University’s Disease Biophysics Group seeks a Creative Lead to join the lab in a part-time capacity. This 1-year term role sits at the intersection of scientific research, creative practice, and communications, supporting the lab’s public-facing output and external programs.

The successful candidate will oversee visual identity, contribute original artistic work, and coordinate collaborations with a focus on translating complex science for broad audiences.