Digital Media Designer

Caris Life Sciences; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Digital Media Designer to produce high-impact digital content that communicates the brand story and product strategy. You will work with product marketers and digital teams to develop objectives and deliverables, translating complex scientific content into engaging visuals.

The ideal candidate brings strong Adobe CC skills, a keen eye for design, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while upholding brand standards across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design/creative arts or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in creative services within digital marketing/communications.
• Portfolio demonstrating digital campaigns and design work.
• Near-expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Audition) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong design principles, layout techniques, and knowledge of platform specs.

Responsibilities

• Create and design digital media content for websites, product graphics, email templates, social graphics, brand campaigns, and photography.
• Conceptualize and design static graphics, edit short-form video, and produce motion animations for omni-channel use.
• Monitor social and digital trends to produce relevant visual assets.
• Manage processes and assets to enable stakeholders to leverage content while maintaining brand standards.
• Collaborate with external agencies to ensure consistent production and distribution of creative work.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design/creative arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Audition

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.

We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting‑edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do.

But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We’re pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.

Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you’re passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.

Position Summary

The Digital Media Designer is responsible for producing effective, high‑impact creative content for the company, including digital assets, animations, videos, interactive media, etc. This position will support and maintain brand standards to deliver the creative content that communicates the brand story and tone, attracts and engages customers and consumers, and delivers on the brand and product strategy. The ideal candidate will have superior knowledge of digital design and creative principles and a proven track record of producing a large volume of high‑end work product. This role will work closely with product marketers, corporate communications and digital marketing leads to develop project objectives, requirements and deliverables for digital design projects. This role requires a dynamic workflow, strong attention to detail, and ability to incorporate stakeholder feedback to keep content fresh and engaging.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and design digital media content for various platforms including websites, product graphics, email templates, social media graphics, brand campaigns, and photography.
• Conceptualize and design static graphics, edit short‑form video, and produce motion animations for omni‑channel campaign use.
• Monitor social and digital trends and platform updates to rapidly produce relevant and engaging visual assets.
• Manage processes, systems, and programs to enable internal stakeholders to efficiently leverage creative assets while maintaining and adhering to brand standards.
• Generate innovative ideas to enhance the Caris brand and improve the customer experience.
• Work closely with external agencies to ensure consistent production and distribution of creative work across campaigns and channels.
• Work cross functionally with internal business stakeholders to define projects, including objectives and requirements, resource allocation, content development, etc.
• Ensure timely execution and production of key deliverables (including reviews and revisions to meet deadlines).
• Translate complex scientific and clinical content into visually appealing and engaging digital assets, while reinforcing key features and benefits of the products.
• Manage deadlines and multi‑task while consistently maintaining attention to detail.
• Continually broaden knowledge base regarding company science, company culture, business, industry and trends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in design/creative arts, marketing or other related fields is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2-4 years of work experience in creative services (designer) within a digital marketing/communications function.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing successful digital campaigns – portfolio required.
• Must possess strong working knowledge (near expert level) of Adobe Creative Cloud software, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Audition, etc., as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Deep understanding of design principles and layout techniques.
• Understanding of image and video dimensions, compression rules, accessibility best practices, and specs for major social and digital platforms.
• Proficiency in creating custom graphics, icons and illustrations.
• Exemplary planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to think creatively and initiate new ideas or solutions for business issues.
• Must be able to work across levels in the organization to drive projects to completion.
• Self‑starter, ability to work in a fast‑paced, competing deadline driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in healthcare, life sciences or creative agency preferred.

Physical Demands

• Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.

Training

• Role specific, safety and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Conditions of Employment

Individual must successfully complete pre‑employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.