[Hiring] Graphic Design Manager @Vertex Inc.

Role Description

The Manager role will work cross-functionally to develop and maintain visual content to effectively communicate data for publication for medical congresses and journals and other external audiences (e.g., regulatory authorities).

• Interpret routine technical, scientific, and medical concepts into visual content.
• Provide design knowledge to develop various types of routine digital and print content (e.g., tables, figures, poster layout) with minimal supervision for internal and external audiences using new or pre-defined layouts.
• Critically review files for finalization (e.g., versioning, retouching, updating design assets, resizing, quality control review, proofing, and pre- and post-production) to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Proactively anticipate risks, solve routine problems, and contribute to process improvements.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while adhering to project timelines.
• Maintain a comprehensive repository of design assets and files for consistency across file naming, taxonomy, organization, tracking, and version control.
• Maintain digital and print templates, including branding guidelines.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery from print vendors.

Qualifications

• Ability to simplify ideas, information, and data into concise clear visuals.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with various technologies, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere), Acrobat Pro DC, Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), SharePoint, Veeva, and iEnvision (Datavision).
• Understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Familiarity and experience with production, print processes, and dissemination techniques.
• Fluency in PC and Mac environments.
• Excellent attention to detail, and strong copyediting skills and ability to apply design principles to digital or print layouts.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize competing activities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt and grow in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design, brand, and ideally, scientific examples that show knowledge of design techniques and communications principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, in graphic arts, design, communications, or related field.
• Typically requires 4 years of work experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and annual equity awards.
• Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
• Inclusive market-leading benefits to meet employees' career, financial, family, and wellbeing journeys.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter).
• Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment.
• A generous commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k) and more.

Company Description

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.