Senior Graphics Designer

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content, and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Senior Graphics Designer. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Position Summary:

The Graphic Designer creates various visual design assets, including key facets of the CAS website, print materials, social media, and environmental branding to promote CAS to a growing global audience. This candidate must have a passion for delivering quality work that encourages peers and partners to be forward-thinking and have solid project management skills to react to and prioritize tight timelines while adhering to and contributing to the CAS Brand Standards.

The ideal candidate for this job...

• Is not new to marketing, can work well from a solid brief, and likely have done some B2B marketing in the past.
• Has a mastery of fundamental design principles, including layout and visual hierarchy, and works well within an established design framework and corporate standard.
• Likes to work with people. The people of CAS are its greatest asset.
• Has a critical mind, realizes the gift of solid feedback is more than a cliche, and is constantly seeking ways to improve upon yesterday.
• Is comfortable with occasional ambiguity and not afraid to ask questions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, brainstorm, strategize, and develop designs based on various materials, including web pages, presentations, signage, internal communications, email, social media, newsletters, events, and marketing materials.
• Execute integrated campaigns surrounding the target audience with opportunities to engage and learn more about our solutions.
• Execute solid design principles incorporating localization and translations to resonate with a global audience.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about doing great work and are not afraid to learn new things.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related course of study
• 8+ years' experience in graphic design for a company or agency
• Expert-level abilities with Adobe Suite software
• Delivering results in the digital space, understanding responsive design, user experience, search engine optimization, and email deliverability.
• Have a keen eye for design and aesthetics.
• Attention to visual details.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with team members.

Preferred:

• Experience designing for global audiences.
• Experience designing for a scientific community.
• Knowledge and ability to work in Adobe Experience Manager.
• Experience designing in Ceros or a similar platform.
• Experience leveraging content management systems like Webflow and Hubspot to tell effective stories online.
• Experience with motion graphics.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro or similar tools

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.