Graphic Design Manager

MFS Investments; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-Eligible

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston, MA seeks a Graphic Design Manager to translate complex medical and scientific data into clear visuals for publications, congresses, and external audiences. You will develop digital and print content, review assets for quality, and manage multiple projects while maintaining branding, typography, and templates.

A portfolio showing scientific visuals is required; collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, design, or communications.
• Typically 4 years of related work experience.
• Portfolio with graphic design, branding, and scientific visuals.
• Strong attention to detail and typography.
• Ability to simplify complex data into visuals.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical concepts into publication visuals.
• Develop digital and print content using layouts.
• Review files for finalization and ensure quality.
• Manage multiple design projects with timelines.
• Maintain asset repositories and templates.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Graphic design

Data visualization

Typography

Color theory

Adobe Creative Suite

Print production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts/design/communications

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

Acrobat Pro DC

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Veeva

iEnvision

Job description

# Graphic Design ManagerVertex PharmaceuticalsBoston, MAFull-TimeNov 11, 2026Pharmaceutical## Job Description**Job Description****General Summary:**The Manager role will work cross-functionally to develop and maintain visual content to effectively communicate data for publication for medical congresses and journals and other external audiences (e.g., regulatory authorities).**Key Duties and Responsibilities:**- Interpret routine technical, scientific, and medical concepts into visual content.- Provide design knowledge to develop various types of routine digital and print content (e.g., tables, figures, poster layout) with minimal supervision for internal and external audiences using new or pre-defined layouts.- Critically reviews files for finalization (e.g., versioning, retouching, updating design assets, resizing, quality control review, proofing, and pre- and post-production) to ensure compliance and consistency.- Proactively anticipates risks, solves routine problems, and contributes to process improvements.- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while adhering to project timelines.- Maintain a comprehensive repository of design assets and files for consistency across file naming, taxonomy, organization, tracking, and version control.- Maintain digital and print templates, including branding guidelines.- Ensure quality and timely delivery from print vendors.**Knowledge and Skills:**- Ability to simplify ideas, information, and data into concise clear visuals.- Ability to simplify moderately complex ideas, information, and data into concise clear visuals.- Strong knowledge of and experience with various technologies, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere), Acrobat Pro DC, Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), SharePoint, Veeva, and iEnvision (Datavision). · Understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles.- Familiarity and experience with production, print processes, and dissemination techniques.- Fluency in PC and Mac environments. · Excellent attention to detail, and strong copyediting skills and ability to apply design principles to digital or print layouts.- Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.- Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize competing activities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities.- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize competing activities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities.- Ability to troubleshoot problems with minimal supervision.- Ability to adapt and grow in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.- A portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design, brand, and ideally, scientific examples that show knowledge of design techniques and communications principles.**Education and Experience:**- Bachelor’s degree required, in graphic arts, design, communications, or related field- Typically requires 4 years of work experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.**Pay Range:**$124,100 - $186,100**Disclosure Statement:**The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.**Flex Designation:**Remote-Eligible**Flex Eligibility Status:**In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. **Remote**: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; **or select** 2. **Hybrid**: work remotely up to two days per week; **or select** 3. **On-Site**: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.#LI-Remote**Company Information**Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]### About Vertex PharmaceuticalsAt Vertex, the world’s most talented and passionate people come together to advance science and transform lives, and in return, we invest in them so they can grow and advance their own careers.