Lead Graphic Designer

Skill; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent Talent in the United States is seeking a visionary graphic design lead to guide creative direction across print and digital, ensuring brand, legal and FDA guidelines are met.

You will mentor designers, collaborate with copywriters, and stay current with design trends and AI tools to deliver world-class assets for healthcare communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of graphic design experience for print and digital.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of Adobe CC experience including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects.
• 1 year of prototyping software and web design tools experience.
• Proficient in Figma for design systems and layouts.
• Compelling portfolio with print and digital work.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction and design execution from concept to final delivery.
• Conceptualize and oversee production of world-class design across channels.
• Present concepts aligned with strategic objectives and business goals.
• Ensure all deliverables follow brand, legal, and FDA guidelines.
• Mentor designers and support skill development.
• Collaborate with copywriters and project leads on planning and timelines.
• Stay current on trends, tools, and AI capabilities to elevate output.
• Follow content studio workflows and file management standards.
• Design assets for print, web, and rich media.
• Apply art direction to deliver high-quality design work.

Skills

Graphic design

Prototyping

Portfolio development

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

Figma

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Placement Type

Temporary

Salary

$40-46 Hourly

Start Date

Sep 8, 2026

Welcome to a dynamic opportunity with a leading force in the healthcare industry, a company dedicated to pioneering advancements that improve global health outcomes. Join a team at the forefront of innovation, where your creative vision will directly shape how groundbreaking solutions are presented to the world. This is your chance to make a significant impact, driving brand recognition and engagement through world-class design, ultimately contributing to a healthier future for countless individuals.

Shape the Future of Creative Design in Healthcare

We are seeking a visionary creative professional to lead and inspire our design initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in defining the aesthetic and strategic direction of our communications, transforming complex information into compelling visual experiences. You will guide projects from initial concept through final delivery, ensuring every piece of design not only meets the highest standards of quality and creativity but also adheres to critical industry regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise, mentor a talented team, and leave a lasting mark on how vital healthcare information reaches its audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction and design execution for assigned projects from concept through final delivery.
• Conceptualize, design, and oversee the production of world-class creative solutions across multiple channels.
• Present and articulate creative concepts that align with strategic objectives and business goals.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to brand, corporate, legal, and regulatory (FDA) guidelines.
• Maintain brand consistency and quality across all studio design work.
• Mentor and guide designers, providing constructive feedback and supporting skill development.
• Collaborate with copywriters and project/account team leads to support planning, timelines, and execution.
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and emerging technologies to continuously elevate creative output, including AI capabilities and technology.
• Follow established content studio workflows, file management standards, and promotional review processes.
• Design and produce creative assets across print, web (including responsive), and rich media.
• Apply art direction and feedback to deliver high-quality design work.
• Build and manage creative files efficiently according to project specifications and brand standards.
• Understand production and media requirements and apply them to design execution.
• Present design concepts clearly, demonstrating alignment with project goals.
• Support therapeutically aligned teams in a collaborative studio environment.
• Continuously develop design skills and stay current with tools and best practices.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing creative team culture.

Key Deliverables

• Print materials
• Video content
• Web design (including responsive layouts)
• Animated Banners (multi-layered files)
• Short-form video content (e.g., Gifs and MOV files 15-30 seconds)
• Social media content (e.g., reels)
• Emails
• Presentations

Essential Tools & Technologies

• Figma (for design systems, prototyping, and digital layout design)
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Jira
• Smartsheet

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in graphic design for print and digital.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects software.
• 1 year of experience with prototyping software, HTML video editing tools, and other web design applications.
• Proficiency using Figma for design systems, prototyping, and digital layout design.
• A compelling creative portfolio showcasing print and digital work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in marketing for highly regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI generation tools for digital asset and imagery creation.
• Proven ability to collaborate with content creators to develop more efficient production and design processes.
• Experience managing and directing design files throughout review and production processes, including troubleshooting.
• Prior experience executing and managing creative across print and digital platforms for various brands.
• Experience spearheading the design of branded tactics including websites, interactive presentations, web advertisements, emails, and event signage.
• Familiarity with content management and review platforms.
• A refined design eye and a passion for creating effective visual communication solutions.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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