Team Lead Graphic Design (f/m/d)

Clariness is looking for a Team Lead Graphic Design (f/md/) based in Berlin, Hamburg or London.
- Full-time; unlimited -

About the role: 

As Graphic Design Lead, you will lead and inspire a team of designers delivering creative assets across multiple clinical studies. You will combine hands-on design work with team leadership, ensuring high-quality visual communication across digital, print, and video channels. Working closely with the Creative Director and Creative Operations team, you will oversee the full design pipeline, maintain compliance with clinical trial communication standards, and continuously improve design workflows and processes.

As a Team Lead Graphic Design, you would be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating the Graphic Design team delivering creative assets across multiple clinical studies.
• Contributing hands-on to design projects, creating visual identities and assets for print, digital, and video materials.
• Overseeing the end-to-end design workflow, ensuring visual assets are structured and optimized for efficient CMS publishing.
• Translating creative direction into clear design briefs and ensure consistent execution across projects.
• Planning and prioritizing workloads across designers and freelancers in collaboration with the Head of Creative Operations.
• Reviewing and approving design outputs to ensure quality, brand consistency, and compliance with client and clinical communication standards.
• Continuously improving design workflows, templates, and processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

We would like you to have: 

• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality graphic design across print, digital, and video formats.
• Solid understanding of how visual assets are structured and optimized for CMS-driven environments.
• Professional experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated industry is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating designers and freelancers, including mentoring and feedback.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Structured, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and efficient workflows.

You may ask now, why should I work for you? Let us give you a few reasons – and you'll learn more during the process.

• A varied and exciting job with a lot of personal responsibility in an international company, where you can develop and expand your skills.
• Professional and personal development opportunities - incl. personal development budget.
• Flexible working hours and mobile working.
• Regular team events and open feedback culture.
• A versatile field of activity and challenging projects.
• A supportive and open company culture, providing the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and professional team.
• Impact healthcare by accelerating medical innovation through improved access to clinical trials, potentially bringing needed treatments to patients faster.

How to apply & what to expect: 

• Apply via link (CV only; no cover letter required).
• Introductory call (30 min) → Technical interview → Senior Leadership Interview → Take Home Test → Demo Day → Decision.
• We aim to move promptly and keep you updated at every step. 

At Clariness, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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