Lead Visual Designer

We are partnering with a global digital consultancy that supports a major leader in pharmaceutical innovation. We’re looking for a Lead Visual/Product Designer to own the visual direction of a large-scale design system used across multiple digital products.

This is a remote, full-time contract role for an initial 12-month engagement with strong potential to extend. You’ll join a seasoned design systems team (library architect, motion, production, engineering) and be the person who drives the visual language, craft, and cohesion of the system.

What you’ll do

• Lead the visual direction for web, mobile, and interactive experiences, ensuring a modern, polished, and cohesive UI across products.
• Own the visual evolution of the design system – patterns, components, visual rules, and how the system expresses the brand.
• Turn complex topics into clear stories by translating scientific and clinical content into accessible, engaging digital experiences.
• Drive projects end to end from discovery and concepting through final visual design and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, marketing, and stakeholders to align on vision, priorities, and implementation.
• Guard the quality bar with pixel-perfect execution, consistency, and attention to detail across all deliverables.

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years in digital design, including 7+ years in product/UI design.
• Exceptional visual design craft: typography, layout, color, hierarchy, interaction, and overall aesthetic judgment.
• Proven experience with design systems – creating, maintaining, and evolving a system across multiple products.
• Systems thinker who can design scalable, user-centered solutions rather than isolated screens.
• Strong storytelling skills – able to simplify complex content and clearly articulate the “why” behind design decisions.
• Hands-on experience designing for web, mobile, and interactive experiences.
• Comfort leading design initiatives and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Tools: Expert in Figma and very strong in Adobe Creative Suite; motion/animation skills are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Healthcare/pharma experience is a plus, but not required – curiosity and ability to ramp up on complex domains are more important.

What will make you stand out

• You’ve led the visual expression of a design system (not just contributed components).
• You have experience from top digital agencies/consultancies or strong in-house product teams.
• You can speak confidently to strategy, business impact, and scaling design across products.

Portfolio requirements

• Must have 3–5 case studies that showcase your process and outcomes.
• Work should feel modern, refined, and system-oriented, with clear examples of visual design leadership.
• If some of your strongest work is under NDA but can be discussed live, please note that when you reach out.