Visual Content Designer and Video Specialist

ICON3 months ago
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

ICON plc is a leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization that values innovation and excellence. We invite you to join our Patient Recruitment Solutions (PRS) digital team as a Visual Content Designer and Video Specialist. In this role, you will create compelling short-form video reels for social media, digital campaigns, websites, and other marketing channels—playing a key part in enhancing patient recruitment for clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, and produce engaging short-form video reels tailored for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
  • Edit raw and stock video footage into polished, brand-aligned content that meets campaign goals and adheres to our visual identity.
  • Collaborate with marketing, content, and design teams to ensure alignment with wider marketing strategies.
  • Create motion graphics, transitions, and other visual elements that enhance storytelling.
  • Source or design graphic elements and visual assets for videos while managing multiple projects from pre-production through to delivery within tight deadlines.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, social video formats, and emerging technologies to keep content current and engaging.
  • Work with the translations team to integrate language translations into video content.
  • Assist with graphic design and advertising development as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in video production, video editing, or motion design (preferred agency or in-house experience).
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator); familiarity with Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, video formats, specifications, and audience behaviors.
  • Ability to take projects from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
  • A portfolio showcasing a variety of video reels, short-form content, and design projects.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for visual storytelling, typography, and branding.
  • Experience in the clinical trials and drug development sectors is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary
  • Various annual leave entitlements.
  • A selection of health insurance plans to suit you and your family's needs.
  • Competitive retirement planning options to secure your financial future.
  • Access to a Global Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 support from over 80,000 independent professionals.
  • Life assurance.
  • Flexible country-specific options, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase programs, gym membership discounts, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, and more.

Required Skills

Motion Graphics
Social Media Content Creation
Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Time Management
Video Editing
Collaboration
Graphic Design
Branding
Visual Storytelling
Video Production