Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Graphic Designer to join the award-winning creative team at a leading pharmaceutical/biotech company in Mettawa, Illinois. This is a 12+ month hybrid contract opportunity, offering a chance to contribute to impactful, regulated marketing work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

As a key member of the creative team, you’ll design and update both digital and print marketing materials, develop assets across various platforms, and bring clarity to complex healthcare information through compelling visuals. This role requires a balance of creativity, technical expertise, and an understanding of FDA compliance in marketing. The campus is easily accessible via a free shuttle from Metra and is located near I-94 in Lake and Cook Counties.

Graphic Designer Responsibilities:

• Design and update digital and print materials in compliance with FDA regulations.

• Create layouts and assets for email campaigns, banner ads, websites, interactive sales tools, and social media.

• Produce print deliverables including brochures, journal ads, packaging, and event signage.

• Design data visualizations such as charts and graphs.

• Source appropriate stock imagery and video assets.

Graphic Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field.

• A strong portfolio showcasing omni-channel marketing work across print and digital.

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.

• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in North Chicago.

• Experience working in a regulated or pharmaceutical environment is a plus.

• Experience with Knak, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), and eWizard (preferred).

• Prior work in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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