Graphic Design Manager

?? Location: Lódz / Lódz Area
?? Employment Type: B2B Contract or Employment Agreement (your choice)
?? Reports To: CEO
?? Team: 10 Graphic Designers + Collaboration with 4 Product Line Directors
?? Salary: Negotiable (based on experience)

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Graphic Design Team to lead a talented group of 10 graphic designers within our fast-paced Marketing Department at a leading pharmaceutical company. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the visual identity of a respected brand, combining strategic design thinking with the latest technologies, including AI-powered design tools.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in graphic design management, packaging design for regulated products, and the ability to inspire a team while maintaining exceptional design quality and brand consistency across multiple media formats.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 graphic designers: assign tasks, monitor progress, and support skill development

• Collaborate closely with 4 product line directors and report directly to the CEO

• Supervise end-to-end design projects across digital, print, TV, and outdoor platforms

• Oversee compliant packaging design for RX and OTC products, as well as cosmetics

• Integrate AI-driven tools (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E, Firefly) to optimize creative workflows

• Ensure visual consistency and high-quality execution across all brand assets

• Coordinate with internal production teams and in-house advertising studio

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and quality control for all design projects

• Administer the team’s budget and contribute to resource planning

• Stay ahead of trends in graphic design, branding, advertising, and creative technology

• Minimum 5 years in a managerial design or marketing role

• Experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or FMCG industries preferred

• Strong portfolio with successful packaging design for regulated products

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)

• Hands-on experience with AI tools in creative workflows

• Demonstrated leadership, time management, and creative problem-solving skills

• Excellent sense of aesthetics and visual communication

• Fluent in Polish and English (spoken and written)

• Portfolio and case study presentation required (PDF or online link)

• A strategic leadership role in a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company

• Real impact on visual strategy and integration of AI tools in design processes

• Flexible employment options: B2B contract or full employment agreement

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)

• Private healthcare plan

• Monthly lunch card worth PLN 200

• Holiday bonuses & annual performance-based bonuses

• Access to an in-house gym

• Language learning apps (English, Spanish, Italian)

• Annual training budget and access to industry-specific development programs

• Regular company events, team-building activities, and creative workshops