Graphic Designer / Art Director Needed for Brand Implementation & Marketing Asset Redesign

Veritas IRB is seeking a talented Graphic Designer / Art Director to help refine and implement our evolving brand identity across a range of digital and print assets. Veritas IRB is an independent research ethics board serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, CROs, academic institutions, and researchers. We are currently modernizing our brand and digital presence around our positioning: Research Ethics, Simplified. The successful candidate will help translate this positioning into a cohesive visual system that communicates: Clarity Confidence Care This is not a logo design project. We already have an existing logo, colour palette, and strategic brand direction. We are looking for a creative partner to elevate, refine, and consistently apply these elements across all touchpoints. SCOPE OF WORK Key deliverables include: Brand System & Art Direction Refine existing visual identity Develop supporting visual elements Create a cohesive design system Develop a concise brand standards guide Marketing & Corporate Assets Corporate fee schedule redesign IRB roster redesign Electronic letterhead Business cards PowerPoint template Mailchimp email template LinkedIn company banner LinkedIn post templates Website Visual Direction We are redeveloping our website separately and require a visual design system that can be implemented by the selected web developer. This includes: Homepage design concepts Visual hierarchy Icons and illustrations Graphic motifs and patterns Website visual language Design Direction We are looking for a modern, professional, human-centred design approach. Preferred characteristics: Clean layouts Strong use of white space Information-first design Minimal use of stock photography Custom illustrations and graphics Visual consistency across all assets Industries of interest include: Healthcare Life sciences Clinical research Professional services Technology-enabled service organizations REQUIRED SKILLS Brand identity implementation Graphic design Art direction Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign PowerPoint design Social media asset design Print and digital collateral design Experience creating complete visual systems across multiple channels is strongly preferred. DELIVERABLES Final files must be provided in editable formats, including: Adobe Illustrator (.ai) Adobe InDesign (.indd) PowerPoint (.pptx) Canva files (if used) PDF exports SVG, PNG, and JPG files Font specifications TO APPLY Please include: A short introduction. Examples of brand identity or brand implementation projects you've completed. Examples of PowerPoint templates, marketing collateral, and social media assets. Experience working with web developers and translating brand systems into websites. Your estimated approach and timeline for a project of this nature. We're looking for a creative partner who can help us build a professional, distinctive, and scalable visual identity that will support our next stage of growth.