Junior Graphic and Web Designer

Position Overview

RA Capital Management is seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Junior Graphic and Web Designer to join our Design Department. In this role, you’ll blend visual design expertise with hands-on website creation for new portfolio companies, helping to establish professional digital presences and cohesive brand identities. You’ll work alongside investors, founders, and industry experts in a dynamic, collaborative environment where curiosity and rigorous problem-solving are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build clean, professional, and impactful 1–3 page websites using platforms like Squarespace, Wix, or similar CMS tools.
• Collaborate with early-stage companies to translate their story and brand identity into effective digital experiences.
• Implement consistent visual language, typography, and hierarchy aligned with RA Capital’s design principles.
• Manage layout, image optimization, and mobile responsiveness with minimal coding required.
• Ensure efficient handoff and documentation so clients can maintain their sites post-launch.
• Troubleshoot visual and user experience issues and continuously refine site quality and usability.
• Create or refine brand assets including logos, color palettes, and typography systems.
• Design pitch books, presentation templates, and marketing collateral for new and existing companies.
• Translate strategic ideas into cohesive and visually engaging brand systems.
• Create and update TechAtlas maps and complex data-driven infographics.
• Translate scientific and business data into clear, insightful visuals.
• Collaborate with associates to conceptualize and render large-scale information graphics.
• Maintain rigorous standards of accuracy, organization, and version control.
• Apply a consistent design voice across all mediums: digital, print, and presentation.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with attention to timelines and feedback cycles.
• Balance creativity with brand alignment and functional clarity.
• Communicate clearly with managers and team members about project scope and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in graphic or digital design (agency or in-house preferred).
• Academic background in design, art, or a similar field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital design work (required as part of the application).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Demonstrated experience designing websites using Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, or similar CMS platforms.
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and visual hierarchy.
• Excellent visual storytelling and typographic skills.
• Ability to develop and apply brand systems across digital and print formats.
• Familiarity with data visualization and information design.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables independently.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotech, life sciences, startups, incubators, financial services, or a related industry.
• Exposure to and willingness to leverage AI design tools.
• Prior experience creating assets for social media platforms.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work environment: Hybrid, remote, and downtown office options.
• Collaborative culture: Work closely with investors, founders, and industry experts.
• Innovative projects: Engage in first-principles problem solving across industries.
• Equal opportunity: RA Capital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.