Lead Graphic Designer

Aquent is partnering with a major Pharmaceutical company to find a Lead Graphic Designer for a Temporary opportunity. In this role, you will lead creative direction and design execution from concept through delivery, driving high-impact visuals across print, digital, and rich media channels. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate studio output, mentor talented designers, and help shape compelling healthcare communications in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment
• Be able to work on a W-2 basis (C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this position)
• Be able to show examples of your work through case studies or portfolio. This must be narrative in nature, not just finished screens/work.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Creative Direction: Lead concept development, art direction, and design execution for assigned projects from initial creative brief through final delivery.
• Produce Multi-Channel Deliverables: Conceptualize and deliver polished creative assets across print, responsive web, presentations, animated banners (multi-layer PSDs), video/motion (GIFs and 15-30s MOV files), social media reels, and emails.
• Present & Articulate Work: Present design concepts clearly to internal leads and cross-functional partners, demonstrating strategic alignment with project objectives and brand strategy.
• Ensure Regulatory & Brand Compliance: Adhere strictly to corporate brand identity, medical, legal, and FDA promotional review guidelines across all touchpoints.
• Mentor & Support Talent: Provide guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to junior designers to foster technical growth and elevate studio quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with copywriters, creative managers, and account/project leads to manage workflows, align on timelines, and uphold studio file-management protocols.
• Champion Creative Innovation: Stay ahead of design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies-including AI capabilities and advanced digital tools-to continually push creative boundaries.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Demonstrated Experience: Minimum 2+ years of professional design experience across print, web, and rich media production.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency with Figma (design systems, prototyping, layout) and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects).
• Multimedia Skills: Hands-on experience producing digital motion assets (After Effects, animated banners, short-form video editing, HTML prototyping/web tools).
• Workflow Proficiency: Familiarity working with project tracking and collaboration platforms such as Jira and Smartsheet.
• Portfolio Requirement: A comprehensive creative portfolio showcasing both print and digital design capabilities, campaign conceptualization, and production-ready work.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or equivalent practical work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Regulated Industry Experience: Prior background working within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical marketing environments adhering to FDA and MLR review processes.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Prior experience acting in a lead capacity, guiding studio workflows, and reviewing work from contributing designers.

Perks & Benefits

• Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid sick leave
• Free professional upskilling and ongoing education through Aquent Gymnasium

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40/hour - $46/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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 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.