Senior Graphic Designer

Dragons Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency in New York is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to elevate a renowned healthcare brand. The role involves leading design projects, mentoring junior designers, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in graphic design, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, and be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. The agency values diversity and offers a collaborative work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Private medical and dental insurance

401k plan

20 days of PTO

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Access to the latest design tools

Regulated working hours

MacBook and other equipment

Family-friendly company

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in graphic design.
• Pharma background preferred.
• Experience working with remote teams – a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design vision, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
• Manage and mentor junior designers.
• Present creative concepts to clients.

Skills

Graphic Design

Conceptual Vision

UI/UX Principles

Knowledge of MRL Compliance

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

After Effects

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location: New York, NY

Type of role: Full-time

Starting date: ASAP

About us

We’re Dragons — a global creative agency working with bold brands to build relevance, cultural connection, and long-term impact through strategy-led creativity.

We specialize in bridging the Digital and Creative worlds through innovative creative solutions, working extensively in sectors like skincare, healthcare, fashion, lifestyle, and FMCG, amongst others.

We have international teams working from the US, Barcelona, Germany, and the Benelux area, and we pride ourselves on our ability to drive results for our clients through strategic thinking, creative excellence, and meticulous execution.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with a strong background in visual design and experience working with clients in the pharmaceutical sector to join our creative team. This role involves supporting one of our global clients, an internationally renowned healthcare brand dedicated to women. The brand's mission is to deliver impactful medicines and solutions, fostering healthier lifestyles and making a significant difference for women, their families, and their communities.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in designing both branded and unbranded content for HCP (Healthcare Professional) and HCC (Healthcare Consumer), be familiar with regulatory constraints, and driven by the challenge of elevating the brand to the next level, positioning it as a benchmark for innovation in design within the sector.

A success in this role will be not only to establish a vision but also to guide, educate, and provide strategic upgrades to design thinking.

Responsibilities

1. Design Execution & Visual Development

• Lead the design vision, ensuring alignment with brand, objectives, and MRL guidelines.
• Develop visual concepts across digital, print, social media, and presentations.
• Create mood boards and ensure visual quality.
• Stay on top of design trends to bring fresh ideas.
• Strive for creative excellence while meeting timelines and feasibility.

Project Quality Control

• Oversee concept execution and ensure visual consistency.
• Assess project needs and provide appropriate team guidance.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Manage and mentor 1-2 junior to mid-level designers with support from Leadership, ensuring they grow creatively and professionally.

Client Collaboration As needed

• Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal teams and clients.
• Provide guidance and educate stakeholders on best design practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in graphic design.
• Excellent graphic design skills and conceptual vision.
• Ability to react quickly and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Pharma background preferred.
• Knowledgeable of design practices such as brand development, user-centered experience design, and digital design.
• Understand art direction and postproduction of photographic and digital/printed materials as well as video and be able to communicate with and lead the internal team and vendors from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of concept development and brand strategy.
• Knowledge of MRL compliance and other regulatory constraints within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and trends.
• Knowledge of marketing practices.
• Experience working with remote teams – a plus.
• Comfortable leading meetings and presenting to clients.
• Experience providing clear and concise feedback to designers.

Skills

• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Working knowledge of Figma.
• Working knowledge of After Effects.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft 365 suite (Word, PPT, Excel).
• Experience working with AI tools for content creation is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• 401k plan.
• 20 days of PTO.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to the latest design tools and technologies.
• Regulated working hours and work-life balance.
• MacBook and other equipment as required.
• Collaboration with an international, young, and dynamic team.
• Family-friendly company.

At Dragons Group, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to build an environment where every individual feels empowered and respected.