Graphic Designer at Cell Signaling Technology

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Motion graphics, Video editing, 2D animation, 3D animation, Print design, Corporate branding, Project management, HTML5, Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Who we are… Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery. Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029. The role... The Graphic Designer is a core member of the design team, reporting directly to the Creative Director. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of marketing and communication specialists to conceptualize and produce high-impact visual assets across a variety of digital and traditional media formats. This is an on-site position based in Danvers, MA. You'll have the opportunity to... Project Planning & Collaboration (15%) Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Marketing Managers, Product Management, Scientific Writers, and Regional Managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables Autonomy & Ownership: Work with minimal supervision to manage the end-to-end design process, from initial conceptualization through final production and implementation Project Management: Simultaneously manage multiple project timelines and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery Graphic & Visual Design (65%) Interactive Content & Motion Graphics: Design and produce compelling motion graphics, animated elements, and short-form video for use across social media channels, website content, and digital advertising, ensuring assets are optimized for engagement and modern digital standards Proficient Toolset: Utilize a professional suite of tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere), and web publishing tools (HTML5, PDF) Visual Assets: Create and curate custom iconography, photographic imagery, and illustrations that meet modern digital standards Strategic Optimization: Actively research best practices and measure campaign impact to recommend design changes that improve performance and reduce production effort Corporate Branding & Identity (5%) Brand Stewardship: Act as a guardian of the corporate style guide, ensuring all materials maintain a consistent, professional "CST" look and feel Template Development: Build and maintain standardized Marcom templates to streamline design workflows while ensuring brand alignment Identity Materials: Design core corporate identity assets, including stationery, business cards, logos, and global presentation templates Packaging & Product Design (5%) Packaging Solutions: Conceptualize and design physical product packaging, including containers, sleeves, labels, and mailing envelopes Strategic Alignment: Partner with Product Management to ensure all packaging designs meet both brand strategy requirements and strict regulatory standards Maintenance, Implementation & Support (10%). Ongoing Support: Manage the maintenance and implementation of ongoing graphic projects, adapting materials for various formats, channels, and global regions as needed Trend Innovation: Continuously research and implement new graphic design techniques, formats, and trends to keep visual content fresh and competitive Who you are and what you bring to the team... Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of related professional graphic design experience, preferably within a corporate or technical/scientific environment. Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) Knowledge of Adobe Premiere or comparable video editing software Experience with creating compelling 2D & 3D animations Experience with the four-color printing process, including preparing print files and overseeing press checks Proficiency in Google Slides and Microsoft Office PowerPoint for global sales templates Proven ability to manage the end-to-end design process (concept to finish) with minimal supervision Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across departments and international regions; confidence in presenting and explaining creative ideas Excellent communication and content development skills Ability to work cooperatively with many personalities and cultures Ability to work independently Ideally, you have... Experience in creative concept development for print, digital advertising, social media Experience in developing compelling graphics and content for trade show and events environments Experience in video production: shooting, editing, animating Experience with creating compelling 2D & 3D animations Experience with digital asset managers like Bynder Experience creating and managing brand style guides Experience in developing and editing Powerpoint and Google Slides templates and content Physical Conditions/Physical Requirements... Work environment is typically quiet for independent desk work and virtual meetings The ability to perform repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers. The ability to extend hands and arms in any direction to access materials, equipment, or a keyboard The ability to sit for long periods of time (often more than 70% of the workday) Ability to view and read information from a computer monitor, reports, and documents Physically able to safely lift and carry 25 pounds to move, install, unpack PC equipment, office supplies, etc. as required This position has a starting base salary range of $81,000 to $120,000 per year, which the company, in good faith, reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. What we offer... At Cell Signaling Technology (CST), we recognize that people will always be our most important asset. Providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating working environment that understands the importance of diversity, human dignity, and meaningful work is as important as establishing company policies that incorporate excellent health insurance and pay benefits. We recognize that the development of people is the key to their happiness and thus ensure every employee has impactful discussions with their manager and develops actionable performance and professional development plans. Lastly, we are committed to engaging and supporting our employees in committees and philanthropy that benefit their local communities and environment through community investment programs. Benefits Medical (BCBS) and Dental (Delta Dental) plans paid at 90% Vision Insurance Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Flexible Spending accounts 401(k) Plan with 6% match Tuition Reimbursement Generous PTO package Parental Leave Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Onsite Subsidized Cafeteria Free Parking Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. AGENCIES All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Cell Signaling Technology (CST) via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CST unless CST engaged such search firms/employment agencies for this position and a valid agreement with CST is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CST agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. If you are a California resident, more details on how we process your personal information can be found here.

Responsibilities

The Graphic Designer will collaborate with marketing and communication teams to conceptualize and produce high-impact visual assets across digital and traditional media. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end design projects, creating motion graphics, and maintaining corporate brand identity.