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Graphic Designer

Michael Page Marketing·Reading·Posted 1 week ago
🟡 Temporary💰 0-0k GBP/year
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Job description

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We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join a marketing team within the Healthcare / pharma sector. This temporary role based in Reading requires expertise in producing visually compelling designs that align with brand guidelines and project objective.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a respected organisation in the Healthcare / pharma sector, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. Operating as part of a medium-sized team, the company offers a professional environment focused on delivering high-quality solutions.

Description

  • Develop and produce high-quality graphic designs for digital and print materials.
  • Collaborate closely with the marketing and agency teams to ensure designs align with branding and messaging strategies.
  • Translate complex concepts into visually engaging materials tailored to the life science industry.
  • Ensure all designs meet project deadlines and quality standards.
  • Maintain and update graphic assets, ensuring consistency across all platforms and campaigns.
  • Incorporate feedback and make necessary revisions to designs in a timely manner.
  • Stay updated with the latest design trends and tools to enhance creative outputs.
  • Support the team with ad-hoc design tasks as required.

Profile

A successful Graphic Designer should have:

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or a related field.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Previous experience in creating designs for the life science or related industries is advantageous.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work across print and digital mediums.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Job Offer

£150- £200 P/D

6-12 months contract

Hybrid Working

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Adobe Creative SuiteAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignGraphic Design degreeDigital designPrint designBrand guidelines compliance
Nice-to-have
Life science design experienceHealthcare marketingPharmaceutical sector knowledge
Soft skills
Attention to detailCommunicationCollaborationTime managementAdaptabilityCreativity
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🎨 Highlight your Adobe Creative Suite proficiency prominently as the advert specifically requires Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign expertise

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🏥 Emphasise any healthcare or life science design experience as the role is specifically within the pharma sector

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📱 Showcase both digital and print design work in your portfolio as the role requires expertise across both mediums

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⏰ Demonstrate your ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines as this is explicitly mentioned

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🤝 Include examples of cross-functional collaboration with marketing teams as this role requires close teamwork

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  • Created 45+ digital and print marketing materials for pharmaceutical client using Adobe Creative Suite, achieving 98% brand compliance across all deliverables
  • Collaborated with 8-person marketing team to develop visual campaign for life science product launch, delivering all assets 2 weeks ahead of deadline
  • Managed portfolio of 12 concurrent design projects for healthcare sector, maintaining quality standards while meeting 100% of project deadlines

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Your Graphic Designer position at Michael Page Marketing's healthcare client immediately caught my attention, particularly the opportunity to create compelling visual materials for the life science sector using Adobe Creative Suite expertise. My background in both digital and print design, combined with experience in healthcare marketing, aligns perfectly with your requirements for brand-compliant designs that translate complex concepts into engaging visuals.

My background in graphic design includes extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, developing marketing materials across multiple industries including healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. I have successfully managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strict adherence to brand guidelines and tight deadlines.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • Walk me through your process for creating a design campaign from brief to final delivery using Adobe Creative Suite
  • How do you ensure brand consistency across different design materials and platforms?
  • What considerations do you make when designing for the healthcare or life science industry?
  • How do you approach translating complex technical concepts into visually engaging materials?
  • What design trends are you currently following and how do you incorporate them appropriately?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple design projects with competing deadlines
  • Describe a situation where you received difficult feedback on a design and how you handled it
  • Give an example of when you had to collaborate with a marketing team to achieve a project goal
  • Tell me about a challenging design brief you worked on and how you approached it
  • Describe a time when you had to learn a new design tool or technique quickly for a project
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Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple design projects with competing deadlines

During my previous role, I was assigned 8 different marketing campaigns simultaneously, each with overlapping deadlines within a 3-week period. I created a detailed project timeline using a priority matrix, identifying which projects had the most critical deadlines and resource requirements. I scheduled focused work blocks for each project, communicating daily progress updates to stakeholders. By breaking down each project into smaller deliverable milestones and working systematically through the priority list, I successfully delivered all 8 campaigns on time, with the client praising the consistency and quality of the work despite the tight timeframe.
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Describe a situation where you received difficult feedback on a design and how you handled it

I designed a product brochure for a pharmaceutical client that the marketing director felt was too clinical and didn't engage the target audience effectively. Rather than becoming defensive, I scheduled a meeting to understand their specific concerns and the audience they wanted to reach. I discovered they needed the design to appeal to healthcare practitioners while remaining compliant with regulatory guidelines. I researched competitor materials and created 3 alternative concepts that balanced visual appeal with professional credibility. The revised design increased engagement rates by 34% and became the template for their entire product line, strengthening our client relationship significantly.

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