Associate Director, Creative & Branding

Place in the Organization At uniQure, we are delivering on the promise of gene therapy and delivering hope for patients facing urgent unmet medical needs. Every role in our organization carries profound purpose; whether you're in research, operations, access, or support, your contributions impact patients. We're seeking passionate professionals who thrive in high-stakes environments, uphold rigorous quality standards, and share our relentless commitment to transforming the lives of patients. Join us in making the impossible possible, where your expertise becomes a catalyst for life-changing treatments. The Associate Director, Creative & Branding plays a key role in bringing the uniQure brand to life through compelling visual communications that support our corporate, commercial, scientific, and employer brand objectives. Reporting to the Senior Director, Creative & Branding, this individual will collaborate across functions to develop high-quality creative assets for print, digital, presentations, and events while ensuring consistency with established brand standards. This role requires a highly creative, detail-oriented designer who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, translate complex scientific and business concepts into engaging visual communications, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role requires travel including to the uniQure offices in Lexington, MA. Key Result Areas (major Duties, Accountabilities And Responsibilities) Design and produce high-quality creative assets across print and digital channels, including corporate collateral, presentations, social media graphics, digital campaigns, infographics, event materials, internal communications, and website graphics.Lead assigned creative projects end-to-end by consulting with internal stakeholders to establish project goals, scope, requirements, timelines, and success criteria, then managing the design process through concept development, production, review cycles, and final delivery.Partner with the Senior Director, Creative & Branding and internal stakeholders to interpret creative briefs and develop visually compelling solutions that support business objectives.Apply and maintain corporate brand standards across all communications, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the organization.Translate complex scientific, medical, and business information into clear, engaging visual communications.Support the development of executive presentations and communications for leadership meetings, investor events, scientific conferences, and corporate initiatives.Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Investor Relations, Medical Affairs, Human Resources, Commercial, and other cross-functional teams to deliver creative projects on schedule.Prepare production-ready files and work with external vendors, agencies, and printers to ensure accurate execution of creative deliverables.Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.Contribute creative ideas that strengthen the company’s visual identity and enhance engagement across audiences.Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, accessibility standards, and best practices to continually elevate creative output.Maintain organized project files and digital asset libraries. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.Minimum of 4–6 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.Exceptional portfolio demonstrating expertise across digital, print, presentation, and brand design.Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft PowerPoint.Experience designing for digital platforms, including social media, email, websites, and interactive content.Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, visual hierarchy, and production processes.Experience working within established brand guidelines while contributing fresh creative ideas.Ability to simplify complex scientific and technical concepts into visually engaging communications.Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.Experience supporting executive-level presentations is highly desirable.Familiarity with video editing, motion graphics, Figma, Adobe After Effects, or illustration is a plus.Knowledge of pharmaceutical promotional review processes and regulatory requirements is preferred. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant, relevant years of experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from where they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. US Salary Range $188,000—$228,000 USD uniQure is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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