Design and Content Manager

Takeda • Bannockburn, IL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

About BioLife Plasma Services BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, is an industry leader in the collection of high-quality plasma, which is processed into life-saving plasma-based therapies. Some diseases can only be treated with medicines made with plasma. Since plasma can’t be made synthetically, many people rely on plasma donors to live healthier, happier lives. BioLife operates 255+ state-of-the-art plasma donation centers across the United States. Our employees are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients and ensuring that the donation process is safe, straightforward, and rewarding for donors who wish to make a positive impact. When you work at BioLife, you’ll feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy and will be based in Bannockburn, IL. OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Lead the strategy, ideation, production, and execution of engaging creative content across a variety of channels and formats, leveraging both hands-on creative tools and emerging technologies, ensuring work aligns with brand and business objectives. Partner with the creative agency of record and freelance partners, providing clear briefs, consolidated feedback, and guidance to deliver high-quality, on-brand creative on time and within budget. Own end‑to‑end creative execution across video, social, print, and digital platforms, bringing strong hands‑on design skills and driving best practices in creative project management. Drive innovation in creative workflows and storytelling by adopting emerging technologies (including AI) to optimize efficiency, elevate content quality, and scale always-on content programs. Oversee digital asset management, ensuring the efficient ingestion, curation, and archiving custom photo and video content for business use, while facilitating feedback and timely approvals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in creative and/or design within a marketing department, or advertising/branding agencies, with a balance of digital and print experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of internet culture and emerging technologies.
• Fluent with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and/or After Effects.
• Fluency (spoken and written) in English, Spanish proficiency a plus.
• Demonstrated flexibility in style and execution across a range of production styles and levels.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with people ranging from “person on the street” to executives/experts.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and evolving priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• A keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail.
• A passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous learning in the field of marketing and branding.

Responsibilities

• Develop, capture, and edit compelling digital, video, and print content to support BioLife center activities, web properties, and brand initiatives.
• Ideate, capture, produce, and execute organic social media content (photo, video, graphics) that sustains and grows platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok, by visiting centers and combining phone-based tools with creative software.
• Ensure all content meets brand guidelines, regulatory requirements, and accessibility standards, partnering with legal and compliance stakeholders as needed.
• Design and implement templates and branded graphics for social media, in-center collateral, and executive presentations to enable self-service and scale.
• Leverage both hands-on creative tools and cutting-edge AI technology to optimize content production and drive innovation.
• Identify opportunities to elevate user-generated and center-level content, applying creative enhancements and guidance to keep assets high-quality, on-brand, and fit for channel.
• Own end-to-end creative project management for key initiatives, from intake and scoping through brief development, production, review, and final delivery across channels.
• Partner with the creative agency of record and freelance talent: draft and refine briefs, align on timelines and deliverables, consolidate and clarify stakeholder feedback, and ensure clear handoffs and documentation.
• Serve as digital asset manager by ingesting, curating, organizing, and archiving custom photo and video content from internal teams and external vendors; maintain easily accessible, up-to-date libraries of approved assets.
• Collect, synthesize, and document feedback from stakeholders to create a clear feedback loop for agency and freelance partners, improving quality, speed, and reuse of creativity.

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees