Junior Digital Designer

Beacon Hill; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Starbucks

Gym access

Peaceful nature trails

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company seeks a Junior Digital Designer for a 12-month contract in Lake Forest, IL. This role involves designing engaging digital assets and creating interactive presentations while adhering to regulatory guidelines. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Design, 2+ years of agency experience, strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and a portfolio showcasing their work. Collaborate alongside senior designers in a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a creative agency environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing dynamic PowerPoint work and other digital pieces.
• Ability to interpret complex clinical/scientific data into visuals.
• Solid understanding of website design, banner ads, and UI/UX best practices.
• Ability to interpret and visualize complex clinical/scientific data into charts and infographics.
• Experience handling multiple projects with tight turnaround times.
• Mac fluency and up-to-date design trends.

Responsibilities

• Design digital assets including websites, landing pages, and infographics.
• Create interactive PowerPoint presentations with strong data visualization.
• Collaborate with creative managers and experts in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply UI/UX best practices within brand standards and FDA guidelines.
• Use Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to edit images for PowerPoint.
• Collaborate daily with creative managers, writers, video editors, and account managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform photo/vector searches, annotate in Acrobat, and drive projects to completion weekly.

Skills

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

UI/UX best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related discipline

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re looking for a talented Junior Digital Designer to join a vibrant, in‑house creative team at a global biopharmaceutical company.

This is a 12‑month contract opportunity where you’ll work alongside senior designers, web developers, motion artists, writers, and account managers to create impactful multichannel materials for 30+ leading brands across 80+ countries.

• Junior Digital Designer
• (12-Month Contract)
• Hybrid in Mettawa, IL

About the Team & Environment

• You’ll be part of a culturally diverse group of 90+ strategic and creative explorers in a modern, eco‑friendly campus in Mettawa, IL. Enjoy bright open workspaces, an on‑site Starbucks and cafeteria, a spacious gym, and peaceful nature trails for breaks. A free shuttle to/from the Metra North train line makes commuting easy, with convenient access to I‑94.

What You’ll Do

• Design digital assets including websites, landing pages, infographics, banner ads, emails, user interfaces, and interactive PDFs.
• Create and update content‑heavy, interactive PowerPoint presentations (on Mac) with slide transitions, animations, video, and strong data visualization for iPad/tablet delivery.
• Partner with content experts to interpret complex clinical and scientific data, turning it into clear, engaging charts, graphs, and infographics.
• Apply UI/UX best practices while working within brand standards and FDA regulatory guidelines.
• Use Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to edit and enhance images/artwork for PowerPoint.
• Collaborate daily with creative managers, writers, video editors, and account managers in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform photo/vector searches, apply client/editor annotations in Acrobat, and drive multiple projects to completion each week.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related discipline + 2+ years of experience in a creative agency environment.
• Strong proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint for designing large, interactive presentations with animations and data visualization.
• Solid understanding of website design, banner ads, and UI/UX best practices.
• Ability to comfortably interpret and visualize complex clinical/scientific data into charts and infographics.
• Experience working efficiently on multiple projects with tight turnaround times.
• Fluency in a Mac environment and awareness of current design trends.
• Strong portfolio showcasing dynamic PowerPoint work (transitions, animations, video, typography, data viz) plus other digital pieces like infographics, banner ads, emails, and interactive PDFs.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

What We’re Looking For

• A collaborative, organized designer with initiative who thrives in a fast‑paced setting, welcomes feedback, and can balance following established guidelines with adding creative value. Strong problem‑solving and communication skills are essential.

Interview Process

• Initial interview with Associate Director of Digital and Senior UI/UX Designer
• Portfolio review + creative assessment with Senior UI/UX Designer

If you’re a creative problem‑solver who loves turning complex science into compelling visuals and want to work in a collaborative, high‑energy in‑house agency environment, we’d love to see your portfolio!

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

How to Apply

• Please send your resume, portfolio link (must include strong PowerPoint examples), and a brief note on why this role excites you to. Portfolio tip: Be ready to walk us through your creative thinking and working files during the interview.