Graphic Designer / Production Artist

Job Description

General Summary:

We are seeking a talented and versatile Graphic Designer to join our Corporate Communications team. This role is crucial in visually conveying Vertex's brand identity across both internal and external channels, ensuring consistent, on-brand designs that reflect the innovation and purpose behind our work. The ideal candidate will possess strong design instincts, the ability to deliver designs in a bustling environment, experience with a wide range of design applications, and the confidence to take projects from concept to deliverable. A compatible candidate should be comfortable sharing ideas, engaging in group discussions, thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and strong communicator to the team and stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and prepare a variety of print and digital materials, including fact sheets, brochures, posters, social media, and presentation decks - supporting external web and social channels as well as internal communications.
• Contribute to design meetings and brainstorming sessions; share work, provide input on projects, share ideas and opinions, be willing to speak up and share creative and strategic perspectives.
• Support the Vertex corporate brand through understanding our key messaging and visuals, ensuring all designs maintain visual consistency with Vertex's overall corporate identity and style guide.
• Contribute to the visual direction and design of internal engagement events such as annual awards dinners, family day celebrations, announcements and product approvals, and key milestone events.
• Translate complex scientific or business concepts into clear, visually engaging graphics and layouts for corporate presentations.
• Maintain and update our graphic brand asset libraries on Brand Central, Vertex's brand hub and digital asset management (DAM) platform; this includes photography, illustrations, logos, presentations, fonts and icons.
• Work independently to manage projects, from concept to deliverable, and with cross-functional stakeholders to gather feedback, iterate on designs, and ensure satisfactory final outputs.
• Work closely with Corporate Communications' business partners - internal communications, HR, Pipeline comms and business leads to align design work with corporate messaging goals.
• Work within a core set of software requirements but remain flexible and interested in learning new tools and skills to solve design needs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication, time management, file organization and project coordination skills.
• Broad design experience showcasing versatility, creativity, and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Manage projects and timelines within the deadlines and project parameters.
• Understanding of digital and social media
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• Ability to multitask and work to tight time frames
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with video editing and animation tools is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• 3-5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in a corporate or agency setting.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com