Graphic Designer (contract)

At Zymo Research we believe in the power of design to elevate science and shape how the world sees innovation. Were seeking a highly creative detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our growing Marketing team on a contract basis (6 months to 1 year). This isnt a role for someone seeking design as self-expression this is for someone who sees design as strategic visual problem-solving who can bring clarity beauty and brand alignment to every asset created.

Youll help tell the story of the brand and groundbreaking scientific tools by crafting compelling visuals across channelscampaign hero images print collateral templates trade show displays and more. Your work will touch scientists business leaders and global partnerscommunicating trust innovation and purpose in every pixel.

What Youll Do

• Lead visual execution for campaigns including hero graphics product visuals digital ads and print collateral.
• Translate complex scientific ideas into clear professional and emotionally resonant visuals that reflect Zymos brand and mission.
• Update and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all channels and departments.
• Create and maintain templates for marketing materials to streamline production and elevate quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketers UX designers web developers and leadership to ensure brand consistency and strategic alignment.
• Work with external vendors such as printers mailing houses and booth fabricatorspreparing and delivering production-ready files with precision.
• Stay current with design technologies including AI design tools and automation to improve workflow and output.
• Accept and integrate feedback with professionalism and curiosityseeking to understand and elevate not just revise.
• Identify gaps and opportunities in our visual storytelling and proactively propose solutions.

What Were Looking For

• 35 years of professional experience in graphic design ideally in an in-house or agency setting.
• Expert-level proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop in particular).
• Understanding of visual hierarchy typography layout design and color theory.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating multi-channel work across print and digital including examples of campaign work and brand systems.
• Experience working with production vendors and preparing press-ready files.
• Familiarity with AI-driven creative tools and the willingness to experiment and optimize with new technology.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently present and defend design decisions.
• Collaborative spirit and an openness to feedback and iteration.
• A sharp eye for quality and consistencyand a mindset that looks beyond the brief to anticipate needs and elevate outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Experience in biotech life sciences or B2B brand environments.
• Photography or videography skills.
• Motion design or animation experience.
• Experience working in Figma or similar digital collaboration tools.

Zymo Research is a global biotech company with a mission to deliver cutting-edge tools that simplify and advance life science. Since 1994 weve built a reputation for quality sustainability and scientific integrity. Were not just designing for todaywere building the visual identity of tomorrows life science leaders.

Were proud to be an organization that values curiosity creativity and collaboration. If you want to make a real impact through designand not just make things look goodthis is the place for you.

Compensation Benefits and Perks:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $30 to $42 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer if applicable and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation including geographic location experience knowledge skills abilities and other job permitted factors.

Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Coverages
• EAP Sessions
• Vacation Time plus Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Generous 401(K) with matching
• Complimentary fruit snacks and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
• Complimentary EV Charging

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex age color race religion marital status national origin ancestry sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression physical & mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status or any other protected status as defined by federal state or local law.

Location:

Onsite Zymo Research Operations 2961 Dow Ave. Tustin CA 92780

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