Senior Graphic Designer (4 Months)

Senior Graphic Designer – Maternity Cover Contract: Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover Anticipated duration: October 2026 to March 2027 Location: US or Canada (remote) Exact dates may change depending on when maternity leave begins. The opportunity We are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Creative Services team on a fixed-term basis, providing maternity cover. You will own complex, high-profile work from concept through to final delivery, translating scientific and strategic content into compelling visual communications for healthcare audiences. This is a hands-on senior role for someone who combines excellent craft with sound judgement, confident stakeholder communication and a commitment to raising the quality of the work around them. What you will do Own complex graphic design projects from interpreting the brief and developing concepts through to artwork, quality control and final delivery. Create clear and visually engaging work across presentations, campaigns, events, digital content and other medical communications deliverables. Translate complex scientific and strategic information into accessible visual stories while maintaining accuracy and audience relevance. Act as a trusted source of brand and client knowledge, applying guidelines consistently across projects. Build strong working relationships with clients and senior internal stakeholders, confidently presenting ideas and responding constructively to feedback. Set and uphold a high quality bar, reviewing colleagues’ work and ensuring outputs are polished, accurate and fit for purpose. Mentor and support junior designers through clear feedback and practical guidance. Communicate proactively about progress, priorities, risks and trade-offs, raising issues early and offering practical solutions. Ensure work meets all applicable brand, legal, regulatory and compliance requirements. Lead creative delivery across multiple workstreams, collaborating closely with Client Partnerships, Scientific Services and other colleagues. What you will bring A strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated graphic design, visual storytelling and concept development across different formats. Typically 4–6 years’ experience in a graphic design or creative role, including ownership of complex, client-facing work. Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, alongside strong PowerPoint skills. Excellent typography, layout, composition and brand application skills, with meticulous attention to detail. The ability to navigate complex or ambiguous briefs and make sound creative decisions with minimal senior oversight. Confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholders, including presenting and explaining creative recommendations. Experience mentoring, coaching or informally leading other designers. Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage concurrent briefs in a deadline-driven environment. Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical communications or another regulated sector would be advantageous. What success looks like Complex work is delivered end to end, on brief and on time, with minimal senior oversight. Your work is recognised as a benchmark for creative quality. Clients and internal teams see you as a reliable, solutions-focused creative partner. Junior colleagues receive constructive support and show visible development. Brand, legal and compliance requirements are consistently met, with risks identified early.