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:

$92,800 - $139,200

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Hybrid: work r