Associate Director, Art and Graphic Design at PTC Therapeutics Limited in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

The Associate Director, Art and Graphic Design will provide leadership in graphic design and art direction. He/she can take strategy and generate into creative synthesis whether that be presentations, video animations, digital, social and/or print. He/she is also competent with graphic design work in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Xd, After Effects and PowerPoint.

The incumbent collaborates with key, cross-functional stakeholders to brainstorm, develop, and execute graphic concepts across a broad range of corporate and commercial functions. He/she is comfortable working cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on art and graphic design complexities.

The Associate Director, Art and Graphic Design ensures adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Job Description:

• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft suites with an efficient design process


• Strong interest in turning complex concepts into impactful visuals


• Keen attention to detail and desire to constantly improve on quality of product


• Thrives working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while handling multiple tasks through completion


• Create, produce, edit, and annotate graphic designs, multimedia files and documents in accordance with specifications, using a variety of high-end graphics applications


• Receive feedback and apply this to continuous improvements in quality output, develop capabilities for innovation and service excellence


• Ability to take initiative and understand tasks quickly with minimal supervision


• Must be comfortable working with demanding stakeholders under stressful conditions while presenting a positive image in meeting and work sessions


• Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (or similar) degree in a related discipline and minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in design-focused roles OR equivalent experience and/or education.

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

• At least 10 years of professional experience in design support at a corporate level


• Expertise in using Keynote and PowerPoint to ensure consistency in the look, feel, and voice of  internal and external presentations


• Proficient with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Word


• Image generation through photography, videography and illustration


• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite—InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Xd, Premier and Photoshop


• Excellent planning, organizational, time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects


• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines


• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, as required in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members


• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

• Relevant educational background


• Design project management experience

* Travel requirements: 10-20% (domestic and/or international)

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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