Design Director

Design Director

We are looking for a skilled Design Director who can combine creative flair with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will translate complex scientific information into visually engaging and compelling designs that effectively communicate our clients' messages to healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders.

The Design Director is responsible for delivering a variety of finished designed pieces, including advertising, social media, video, brochures, and other creative materials that represent our pharmaceutical clients' brands and business functions. In partnership with Creative Services team members and client partners, the Design Director will develop various resources to be leveraged across multiple platforms and audiences.

Responsibilities

As a Design Director, you will:

• Conceptualize and Design
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand client goals and translate them into impactful design concepts
  • Creates new digital, multi-media, and print tactics and updates existing tactics to meet requirements and specifications as defined by project owners
  • Create/develop tactics utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud applications - MAC platform and other applicable software (d.g., Google Web Designer, Microsoft applications)
  • Establish and maintain templates in various formats to ensure alignment with client standards
  • Develop layouts and concepts of rough ideas
  • Prepare design options according to project briefs
• Brand Consistency
  • Ensure that all design work aligns with the branding guidelines and regulatory requirements of pharmaceutical clients
  • Maintain a consistent and cohesive visual identity across various platforms and materials
• Scientific Communication
  • Distill complex scientific information into clear and visually engaging graphics that effectively communicate key messages to diverse audiences
  • Collaborate with content experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of visual representations
• Adherence to Regulations
  • Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and guidelines related to pharmaceutical marketing materials
  • Ensure that all designs comply with regulatory standards, including FDA guidelines
• Project Management
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality
  • Collaborate with project managers, copywriters, and other team members to deliver integrated solutions

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
• 5+ years of creative agency or related experience as a member of the creative team
• 5+ years of experience with recent versions of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, XD, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro)
• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably with a focus on pharmaceutical or healthcare clients
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, manage high work volumes, and deal with rapidly changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to apply all Quality and Compliance policies and procedures

Additional Preferences

• Exemplify professional experiences working with diverse teams, populations, or cultures
• 5+ years of advertising experience
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience with project management approaches, including Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Wrike, Workfront, Workamajig, Jira) preferred
• Competence with standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud - MAC platform)
• Experience creating modular design components (e.g., images, tables) for use in templates
• Proven understanding of typography, type treatment, and color
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and prioritize
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, manage high work volumes, and deal with rapidly changing priorities
• Proven ability to work proactively to address customer and overall business needs
• Works well independently and in partnership with others (e.g., brand and operations colleagues)
• Meticulous attention to detail, including commitment to following brand and other defined standards
• Demonstrated ability to apply practical or technical knowledge and experience to visual brand issues where no or limited direction is given
• Thorough digital and print production knowledge
• Works well under pressure, responds well to feedback, and keeps a positive attitude
• High level of motivation and a strong desire to find creative solutions to challenging situations
• Demonstrated ability to enforce business rules and policies in a constructive but disciplined manner
• Demonstrated ability to apply all Quality and Compliance policies and procedures
• Candidates will be expected to supply a sample of their portfolio to demonstrate expertise

What makes TrendyMinds a great place to work

We believe a happy team is a solid team; it's as simple as that.

• Fully remote: We believe the best team is one that isn't limited by proximity to a physical location. Whether it's the west coast or east coast, we work with team members across all of the U.S. time zones.
• Collaborative team environment: Your voice is important, and we believe the best projects include contributions from everyone.
• Great benefits: 30 paid days off and 401(k) matching. What more could you ask? Oh yeah, we cover 100% of health insurance premiums for all team members and 50% for their spouses and dependents.
• Flexible schedule: Some people are early birds who love collaborating in-person at our offices. Others are night owls who enjoy working from home. We are flexible to accommodate different work styles, times, and locations- within reason and the needs of our clients - of course!
• New equipment: In order to produce incredible work, we have to have incredible equipment. Sorry if you were hoping for a 7-year-old PC. That's just not our style.
• Philanthropy: We like to do our part to help our community. With our philanthropy committee and donation matching system, we offer you the resources you need to make a difference.

Our values

At TrendyMinds, we aim to hire people who share our values. They are at the center of how we treat each other and our clients, and they act as our guideposts for every decision.

Know the Why behind the What.

We aim to be as honest and transparent as possible with our team and clients. The idea of Why lives at the heart of our LOGIQ process and grounds us with clear reasons for the decisions we make. (You will learn more about our LOGIQ process if you join our team.)

Put relationships first.

We not me. For more than 25 years, we've grown a business built on strong relationships with clients. But we also know that developing trust and a collaborative spirit is equally important to cultivate a healthy team that loves having fun.

Think Ahead and push boundaries.

Our tagline isn't Think Ahead for nothing. We bring a contagious passion to our craft, always searching for creative ways to challenge ourselves and deliver results, even though things don't always go according to plan. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, improve, and try again.

Bring your full self.

Show up. Each of us has something unique to contribute. In all that we do, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment so that everyone feels a sense of belonging.