Independent Contractor, Graphic Designer, Creative Solutions - MedComms
What You’ll Do
The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing creative materials for Vaniam Group companies and clients. This can include meeting materials, PowerPoint slide decks, data posters, manuscript artwork/figures, and other projects. You have knowledge in how to prepare files for print or digital submissions. You also will be able to work independently with oversight and creative direction by your direct supervisor.
A Day in the Life
- Develop designs and templates for client projects via PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator, Figma, and Photoshop, or other design software
- Format and enhance creative level of client deliverables
- Create figures for projects while adhering to client and journal/congress requirements
- Implement edits as requested by Client Solutions, Scientific Communications, or Editorial departments
- Prepare files for print or digital submission, understanding various requirements for submissions
- Stay current with the latest trends and technology
- Other duties may be assigned to help drive deliverables within this role
What You Have
- Minimum: Undergraduate degree in Fine Arts or related field or equivalent graphic design experience required
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in the design industry; experience in pharma/ biotech, scientific communications or publications is preferred
- Portfolio samples that demonstrate a thorough understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and graphics fundamentals
- Commercial (HCP/DTC) experience preferred
- Working knowledge of brand development and creative process
- Meticulous management and execution of detailed work, commitment to self-reviewing work for accuracy. Ability to identify high-impact graphic enhancement opportunities that goes beyond just what was asked for, balanced with the ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient skill level in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Products
- Ability to prioritize and plan personal work activities, use time efficiently, and communicate with manager when projects may be at risk for delay
- Excellent interpersonal, organization, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills including the ability to analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in group problem-solving solutions
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Listening skills
- Results driven
Nice to Have
- Experiencing illustrating data graphs, tables, and data-heavy infographics.
- Background and/or prior interest in health sciences.
- Basic Video Editing Skills: Adobe Premiere for editing short/long format videos and social media clips. Moderate skill in creating simple animated graphics in Adobe After Effects, including lower thirds, title cards, and simple animated text-on-screen). More robust motion graphics skills and/or music editing skills a bonus.
The Team You’ll Work Closest With
You will work most closely with other Creative and Brand staff. You will collaborate with multiple departments within Vaniam including, but not limited to, Business Strategy, Medical Strategy, Scientific Communications, Program Services, Creative, and Client Services
About Us
Vaniam Group is a people-first, purpose-driven, independent network of healthcare and scientific communications agencies committed to helping biopharmaceutical companies realize the full potential of their compounds in the oncology and hematology marketplace. Founded in 2007 as a virtual-by-design organization, Vaniam Group harnesses the talents and expertise of team members around the world. For more information, visit www.VaniamGroup.com
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Fine Arts or a related field, or equivalent graphic design experience
- At least 4 years of experience in the design industry
- Portfolio demonstrating typography, color theory, layout, and graphics fundamentals
- Working knowledge of brand development and the creative process
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Ability to independently prioritize, plan, and manage work activities
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology, scientific communications, or publications
- Commercial healthcare professional or direct-to-consumer experience
- Experience illustrating data graphs, tables, and data-heavy infographics
- Background or prior interest in health sciences
- Basic Adobe Premiere video editing skills
- Moderate Adobe After Effects motion graphics skills
- Robust motion graphics or music editing skills
What We Do
Vaniam Group is a people-first, purpose-driven, independent network of healthcare and scientific communications agencies committed to helping our clients and our people realize their full potential. Founded in 2007 as a 100% virtual-by-design organization, Vaniam Group is a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). Vaniam Group companies include Bio Linx, Bio Connections, Nexus, Nexus Science, Team 9, Team 9 Science, Second City Insights, Second City Science, CurioScience, Bio Ascend, and Women Leaders in Oncology. Vaniam Group aspires to elevate the way our people and our clients think, work, and communicate within the oncology and hematology therapeutic marketplace. We partner with biotech and pharmaceutical clients’ commercial, medical, and clinical teams to create and communicate a differentiated value proposition at the brand, franchise, and corporate level. By identifying and engaging the right external experts, our clients’ initiatives yield deep insights that in turn inform effective strategies and impactful communication of clinical science. Our virtual-by-design model not only allows us to hire the best talent regardless of geography but inspires us to redefine and unlock the possibilities of the 21st century workplace. To learn more, please contact us at [email protected] or 773-260-0267.
