Graphic Designer (contract)

Zymo Research Corporation•Tustin, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zymo Research is seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer for a 6-month contract to join their Marketing team. This role focuses on strategic visual problem-solving, bringing clarity, beauty, and brand alignment to all created assets. The designer will help tell the story of the brand and scientific tools by crafting compelling visuals across various channels, including campaign hero images, print collateral, templates, and trade show displays. The work will communicate trust, innovation, and purpose to scientists, business leaders, and global partners. Zymo Research is a global biotech company established in 1994, known for quality, sustainability, and scientific integrity, aiming to simplify and advance life science. The company values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact through design.

Requirements

3–5 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 consistency—and a mindset that looks beyond the brief to anticipate needs and elevate outcomes.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 Zymo’s 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 fabricators—preparing 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 curiosity—seeking to understand and elevate, not just revise.
Identify gaps and opportunities in our visual storytelling and proactively propose solutions.