In-House Graphic Designer

Marlow
1 day ago
Create job alert

Job Description
Job Title: In-House Graphic Designer
Location: Marlow, UK (near Maidenhead)
Hybrid working model: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Contract Length: 6 Months

Job Purpose: The In-House Graphic Designer supports the Marketing function in the development and execution of high-quality visual assets across four pharmaceutical brands. The role exists to strengthen internal creative capability, increase agility, and selectively bring design work in-house that is currently managed by external agencies.

This is a hands-on execution role with mid-level ownership, responsible for delivering compliant, on-brand materials across HCP, consumer, and internal touchpoints. In addition, the role provides design input when collaborating with agencies and contributes strategic visual guidance-particularly in relation to digital and website execution-to ensure brand consistency across all channels.

The role requires a proactive, responsive mindset and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities
Creative & Design Execution
Develop high-quality graphic assets across print and digital formats.
Develop consumer-facing materials (e.g., banners, email templates, vouchers, event materials).
Design internal communication materials (e.g., presentations, leadership decks, reports, internal articles).
Adapt global materials for local market use while maintaining brand consistency and regulatory compliance.
Prepare materials in alignment with internal approval processes and pharmaceutical governance standards.
Social & Digital Asset Support
Support the creation of social media assets when agency timelines create bottlenecks, ensuring brand and compliance alignment.
Develop static and light-motion assets suitable for organic and paid digital placements when required.
Optimise formats for digital channels including display, email, and social platforms.
Provide strategic design input on website execution to ensure internal teams and external agencies maintain brand integrity and visual consistency.
Agency Collaboration & Creative Governance
Support briefing processes with external creative agencies.
Review and quality-check agency-produced materials for visual excellence and brand alignment.
Contribute to improving creative workflows and internal asset management.
Compliance & Risk
Ensure all materials comply with UK pharmaceutical promotional regulations / ABPI Code
Maintain appropriate documentation and version control.
Safeguard brand integrity across all external communications.
Required Qualifications / Experience
Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related discipline.
3-6 years' experience in professional graphic design.
Experience producing both digital and print assets, including social media assets.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) & strong PowerPoint design capability.
Familiarity with agile design tools such as Canva, Figma, etc.
Understanding of print production specifications.
Behavioural Competencies
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
Strong stakeholder collaboration skills.
Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, corporate environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within UK pharmaceutical promotional frameworks.
Familiarity with approval systems (e.g., Veeva PromoMats or equivalent).
Understanding of marketing and brand strategy fundamentals.
Experience in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices, or FMCG) preferred.Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Injection Moulding Technician

Mobile Electrical Engineer

Technical Service Coordinator

Welder Fabricator

Graduate Operational Compliance Executive

Installation Engineer (Medical Hoists)

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How Many Medical Technology Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Medical Technology Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in medical technology, it can feel like the toolkit is endlessly long: imaging systems, data analysis software, regulatory platforms, testing frameworks, prototyping tools, CAD, quality management systems, signal processing libraries and more. Scroll job boards or LinkedIn, and it’s easy to think you need to know every tool under the sun just to secure an interview. Here’s the honest truth most hiring managers won’t explicitly tell you: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you understand the underlying principles and can apply the right tool in the right context to solve real problems. Tools matter — absolutely — but they are secondary to problem-solving ability, clinical awareness, engineering rigour and the ability to deliver safe, reliable solutions. So how many medical technology tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most job seekers, the answer is far fewer than you think. This article explains what employers really want, which tools are core, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look confident, competent and end-game ready.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Medical Technology Job Applications (UK Guide)

Medical technology (MedTech) is one of the most dynamic and high-impact sectors in the UK — spanning medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, AI-assisted systems, wearables, imaging, robotics and clinical software. At the same time, hiring managers are exceptionally selective because MedTech roles demand technical excellence, regulated safety awareness, clinical context and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Whether you’re applying for roles in R&D, engineering, quality & regulatory, clinical validation, product management or software development for medical systems, hiring managers don’t read every word of your CV. They scan it quickly — often deciding within the first 10–20 seconds whether to continue reading. This guide breaks down exactly what hiring managers look for first in medical technology applications — and how you can make your CV, portfolio and cover letter stand out in the UK market.

The Skills Gap in Medical Technology Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Medical technology — also known as medtech — is transforming healthcare. Innovations in diagnostics, imaging, wearable sensors, robotics, telehealth, digital therapeutics and advanced prosthetics are improving outcomes and saving lives. As the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) modernises and a thriving life sciences sector expands, demand for medtech professionals is growing rapidly. Yet employers across the UK consistently report a frustrating problem: many graduates are not ready for real medtech jobs. Despite strong academic credentials, candidates often lack the practical, interdisciplinary skills needed to contribute effectively from day one. This is not a question of effort or intelligence. It is a widening skills gap between university education and the applied demands of medical technology roles. This article explores that gap in depth — what universities are teaching well, where programmes fall short, why the gap persists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build thriving careers in medical technology.