SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Location: Lake County, IL | Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $40 - 46 per hour

We're seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join a large, award-winning in-house creative agency within a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team of 45+ creatives and strategic thinkers supporting enterprise-wide communications across Corporate, R&D, and Commercial functions.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, highly visible projects across 30+ brands in 80+ countries, collaborating closely with creative leadership, writers, motion artists, account teams, and external partners.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy producing thoughtful, high-quality design across digital, print, and experiential touchpoints, this role offers both creative range and career stability.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm CST

Responsibilities:

• Design and produce digital, print, and video assets for campaigns, promotional programs, internal communications, and meetings/events.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Writers, Account Teams, Designers, and external vendors to bring concepts to life while adhering to corporate and product brand standards.
• Partner with Traffic and Account teams to clarify project scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Communicate proactively on project status, risks, and next steps.
• Anticipate creative needs and contribute innovative design solutions.
• Track time daily and meet established utilization targets.
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and emerging technologies across print, digital, typography, illustration, animation, and motion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or related field.
• 5-7 years of professional graphic design experience (agency, in-house, or freelance).
• Strong online portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and execution across media.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong typography skills and understanding of print and digital production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and comfort presenting and discussing work.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in regulated industries (pharma, biotech, healthcare).
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Experience with data visualization, motion graphics, or video.

JOBID: 122025-120092
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.