Freelance Visual Communication Design Jobs in Massachusetts

Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps in human health, sustainability, and beyond.
What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Our team of scientists, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and create breakthroughs for the benefit of people and planet.
Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity's most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.
Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE's "Change the World" list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been named four times to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies.
Position Overview
Flagship Pioneering is seeking a highly creative Manager, Visual Design to elevate how we communicate our science, innovation model, and impact through compelling visual storytelling.
This is a high-impact, individual contributor role that will lead the development and execution of presentation design, marketing collateral, brand assets, and visual materials across Flagship and its ecosystem. Working closely with Communications, Business Development, Investor Relations, Events, and senior leadership, this individual will transform complex scientific and business concepts into clear, visual narratives that that elevate understanding, strengthen Flagship's brand, and advance strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate combines outstanding visual design skills with exceptional judgment, and proven experience utilizing new tools-including AI-powered creative technologies-to develop innovative communications experiences. This individual will have a strong portfolio showcasing their design expertise, exceptional creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities

• Lead design, and execution of Flagship's visual communications across presentations, marketing collateral, digital assets, executive communications, events, and other internal and external materials, ensuring deliverables reflect the quality and innovation of the Flagship brand.

• Work with senior executives and cross-functional leaders to translate complex scientific, technical, and business concepts into compelling visual stories tailored to audiences, including investors, strategic partners, policymakers, prospective talent, employees, and the broader innovation ecosystem.

• Design and create engaging visual narratives across mediums, from presentations and interactive digital experiences to motion graphics, animation, reports, and emerging AI-enabled formats.

• Develop and evolve Flagship's visual design system by creating scalable presentation templates, graphic libraries, icons, illustrations, diagrams, animated assets, logos under the Flagship suite of brands, and other reusable assets that enable teams across the organization to create high-quality, on-brand materials efficiently and consistently.

• Serve as a visual design expert across the organization, providing hands-on execution and support to internal teams to determine the most effective visual approach for communicating ideas, initiatives, and complex information.

• Utilize emerging creative technologies-including AI-powered design and content generation tools-to improve efficiency, unlock new creative capabilities, expand the use of animation and interactive storytelling where appropriate, and continuously modernize Flagship's visual communications.

• Stay current on industry trends in design, branding, storytelling, visualization, presentation technology, motion design, and creative AI, bringing new ideas and best practices that strengthen Flagship's visual identity and communications.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities, balancing strategic thinking with exceptional attention to detail and delivering polished, executive-ready work under tight deadlines.

• Build trusted partnerships across Communications, Investor Relations, Business Development, Events, Human Resources, and other teams to ensure visual communications support organizational priorities and advance Flagship's reputation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 5-7 years of experience in visual design, brand design, presentation design, or creative communications, preferably within life sciences, technology, consulting, agency, or other innovation-driven organizations.

• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating excellence in presentation design, visual storytelling, brand systems, and marketing collateral.

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Figma, Microsoft PowerPoint

• Experience leveraging AI-powered creative tools (such as Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude, Figma AI, or similar technologies) to enhance design workflows and creative output.

• Demonstrated experience designing executive-level creative materials for senior leaders, investors, clients, or boards.

• Deep understanding of typography, layout, information hierarchy, data visualization, and visual storytelling principles.

• Familiarity with motion graphics, animation, and interactive storytelling platforms.

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS or modern presentation platforms that enable interactive or web-based storytelling.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering directly with executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Behaviors

• Thrives in ambiguity. Demonstrates comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly, proactively bringing structure, clarity, and creative solutions amid uncertainty.

• Highly adaptable. Adjusts quickly to changing business needs, shifting seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution while maintaining high standards of quality.

• Acts with ownership. Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and follows through with a strong sense of accountability, often operating independently while knowing when to seek input or alignment.

• Collaborates generously. Builds trusted relationships across diverse teams and functions, welcoming feedback, incorporating different perspectives, and contributing to shared success.

• Balances speed with excellence. Delivers high-quality work under tight timelines, exercising sound judgment about when to iterate, when to perfect, and when to move forward.

• Continuously learns and experiments. Embraces new technologies, creative approaches, and ways of working, remaining curious and willing to challenge conventional thinking.

• Communicates with clarity and confidence. Presents ideas clearly, adapts communication for different audiences, and navigates complex conversations with professionalism and good judgment.
• Embraces pioneering thinking. Approaches challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to question assumptions, helping communicate ideas that don't fit conventional categories while remaining grounded in scientific rigor.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, "FSP") do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering's internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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The salary range for this role is $108,000 - $148,500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Flagship Pioneering's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
Privacy Notice for Applicants: When you apply for a role at Flagship Pioneering or one of its portfolio companies, we collect and use personal information you provide (such as your name, contact details, work history, and application materials) to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. Your application data is processed through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system, and may also be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools. We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA including to know, delete, and opt out of the sharing of their personal information. If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your data under GDPR and you have rights to access, rectify, and erase your data. To exercise your rights or for questions, contact privacy@flagshippioneering.com.