Graphic Designer, Content Suite

Planet Pharma; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a detailed, modern graphic designer to transform briefs into scalable deliverables across print and digital channels. You will work closely with our Art Director and brand team to ensure brand integrity, typography excellence, and regulatory compliance across a high volume of assets.

The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on experience, a BA in Graphic Design or related field, and expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud with familiarity in Figma and After Effects.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on graphic design experience in an agency or in-house environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Expert-level mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud and familiarity with UI/UX tools like Figma; basic motion graphics with After Effects.
• Portfolio showcasing typography, layout, color theory and real-world deliverables (digital, print, presentations).
• Attention to detail in kerning, alignment, and brand application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary graphic designer working with the Art Director and brand team on numerous assets and materials.
• Brand consistency: apply brand guidelines and design system across all deliverables; ensure typography and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Asset management and file delivery: prepare final files for print and digital publishing; deliver artwork ready for publication.
• Cross-functional collaboration: partner with project managers, copywriters, and brand teams from brief to final execution.
• Agile iteration: incorporate feedback from stakeholders and regulatory teams (CMLR reviews) to meet creative and legal requirements.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Typography

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

After Effects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Adobe Express

Figma

After Effects

Job description

The Opportunity

You are a detail oriented, modern designer with the foundational skillset of traditional execution. You thrive on thorough strategic briefs, taking an initial idea and turning it into a visual masterpiece. Whether its the Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma Gen AI, or a combination of tools – you know how to properly apply platforms to create scalable deliverables with results that shine. A true team
player, ready to roll up their sleeves and collaborate in our creative studio team with the opportunity to drive true impact within company ecosystem of commercial marketers and medical strategy leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary graphic designer working directly with our Art Director and brand team on a large number of creative assets and promotional materials.
• Brand Consistency: Apply brand guidelines and design system meticulously across all deliverables. Ensure every asset produced is typographically sound, compliant, and strictly adheres to regulatory review guidelines.
• Asset Management and File Delivery: Prepare flawless final files for print production and digital publishing. Understand design requirements for multiple formats and deliver artwork that is ready for publication across platforms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with project managers, copywriters, and brand teams to take creative briefs from initial layout to final, approved execution.
• Agile Iteration: Quickly and gracefully incorporate feedback from stakeholders and regulatory/compliance teams (CMLR reviews), iterating designs to meet both creative and legal requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5-7 years of hands‑on professional graphic design and production experience in an agency or in-house environment. Experience in healthcare, biotech, or a highly regulated industry is a strong plus.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Adobe Express. Familiarity with UI/UX tools (Figma) and basic motion graphics (After Effects) is preferred but not required.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing excellent typography, layout, color theory, and a heavy emphasis on flawlessly executed, real‑world design deliverables (digital, print, and presentations). Applications without a portfolio link will not be considered.
• Attention to Detail: An eagle eye for detail, from kerning and alignment to spotting inconsistencies in formatting and brand application.
• Work Style: Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing the quality of the final product.

Pay Rate Range: $60-70/hr depending on experience