Layout Designer Remote Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

* This is a remote position with preference for candidates in the Chicagoland area*

Purpose and Scope

The Graphic Designer will work within the marketing and creative team to design, produce, and manage visual assets for both internal and external purposes. This includes digital and print materials (e.g., marketing collateral, packaging support, scientific posters, event materials, e-detailing, patient education materials). The role requires strong design skills. Previous familiarity with working under regulatory/quality constraints typical of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

·         Work with brand teams and Creative Director to develop compelling visual designs that align with brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints (print, web, social, trade show, etc.).

·         Collaborate cross-functionally to translate scientific and marketing messages into clear and visually engaging graphics.

·         Create infographics, illustrations, diagrams, layout templates, and presentations that communicate complex health/science information to diverse audiences (HCPs, patients, stakeholders).

·         Prepare print-ready files and digital assets, manage production vendors, and ensure quality control (color management, typography, proofing).

·         Maintain and update a digital asset library, design templates, and brand toolkit.

·         Stay current on design trends, digital tools, technologies, and industry best practices; propose improvements in processes and workflows.

·         Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, EMA), (internal) brand and medical-legal standards, including version control and archiving.

·         Occasionally attend trade shows or internal events for on-site design/production support.

·         Creation of in-house presentations and templates as needed

·         Perform various other duties as assigned.

Core Values

This position is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values:

·         Center on People: We commit to support the wellbeing of our patients and treat our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together with an enterprise-wide mindset that lifts the whole organization.

·         Are Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.

·         Act Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.

·         Constantly Improve: We are committed to a proactive, collaborative effort to enhance our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving quality. We strive to be innovative, embracing calculated risk taking that drives better ways of working.

·          Are Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don’t compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

·         Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, especially for creating presentationgraphics).

·         Strong layout, typography, color theory and visual communication skills.

·         Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work with stakeholders who may not be design-savvy.

·         Strong attention to detail, especially for print production and regulatory compliance.

·         Familiarity with brand management, asset libraries, version control, and design workflows.

Education & Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).

·         Ability to work across digital and print mediums, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously.

·         Desired: experience with motion graphics, video editing, web design, UX/UI, or 3D/infographic work.

Working Conditions

·         Office environment; requiring sitting and standing.

Compensation   

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices, including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.  

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between ($56,000 - $84,000/year); however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/26 through 12/31/26, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

About Tolmar  

Tolmar is proud to have earned a reputation for performance and innovation. Through a progressive company culture, Tolmar has established a legacy as a trusted name in the research, development and manufacturing of high quality topical products used in dermatology, and extended release dosing forms for products commonly used in urology and oncology. Founded in 2006, we are a private company known internationally for our advanced drug delivery capabilities and our unmatched commitment to our partners, and to the patients and provider communities we serve.  

Since our inception, Tolmar has produced 22 marketed products supported by 5 New Drug Applications (NDAs) and 17 Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) across urology and oncology, and dermatology. With more products forthcoming, our dedicated pipeline reflects Tolmar’s future-focused approach.  

Tolmar offers exciting opportunities that will leverage your abilities, expand your skills, and reward your contributions in an atmosphere that encourages both personal and professional growth. Additionally, Tolmar offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including:  

• Competitive and inclusive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• HSA through our HDHP
• CompleteCare reimburses you and your dependents for eligible health care expenses and premium expenses incurred under alternate group health coverage
• Generous 401K match - currently match 100% of your contributions up to the first 6% of compensation and 50% from 7%-12%, but never greater than 9%
• Tolmar-paid Life, LTD, and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Employee Assistance Plan, Legal Guidance, and Funeral Planning & Concierge Services
• Adoption and family-planning benefits, Fertility and Family Forming Benefits
• Generous paid time off, including:
• Vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Volunteer time to participate in your community
• Discretionary year-end shutdown

We provide a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect and the challenge and rewards of contributing to the continued success of our organization.   Tolmar is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.