Discovery Life Sciences is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Boston

Discovery Life Sciencesabout 1 month ago
Boston, MA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Discovery Life Sciences is a global leader in biospecimen solutions and specialty lab services, enabling the discovery and development of groundbreaking therapies and diagnostics. With a robust portfolio—from genomics to proteomics and cell biology—we support every phase of the scientific journey. The Senior Graphic Designer will play a pivotal role in designing engaging digital and print content that aligns with our brand identity and marketing objectives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Concept to Creation: Review project briefs with marketing and cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into strategic, brand‐aligned design concepts.
  • Hands-On Design Work: Develop compelling digital and print materials including web graphics, email visuals, social media posts, collateral, and trade show materials.
  • Creative Strategy and Direction: Provide confident creative recommendations founded on strong design and UX best practices.
  • Ideation to Production: Lead design development from project kickoff through final delivery, including research, ideation, and iterative refinement.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet strategic objectives.
  • Project Management: Prioritize and manage multiple initiatives to deliver projects on time.
  • Brand Alignment: Develop and maintain brand identity guidelines to ensure consistency across all creative outputs.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest design trends, software, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • REQUIRED: Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and innovative design across multiple mediums (please provide a link or attachment with your application).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of design experience, preferably in-house or at an agency within the life science industry.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with proven project and time management abilities.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with working knowledge of Agile practices and project management tools.
  • Experience interfacing with stakeholders to translate business objectives into effective design deliverables.
  • Knowledge of social media content development; familiarity with video editing, interactive design, and motion graphics is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $73,000 - $90,000. The exact base pay offered will depend on your qualifications, skills, and experience. In addition, your total compensation package includes:

  • Competitive salary and benefits: Free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage starting on your first day.
  • 401(k) match program: Begins on your first day of employment.
  • Generous paid time off: Includes vacation, paid leave, your birthday off, paid parental leave, and paid family leave.
  • Professional development: Opportunities for training and reimbursement for relevant certifications.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment with team-building activities, social events, and employee recognition programs.

Required Skills

UX/UI Design
Video Editing
Project Management
Motion Graphics
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Brand Development
Social Media Content Development