Graphic Designer (contract)

At Zymo Research, we believe in the power of design to elevate science and shape how the world sees innovation. We’re seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our growing Marketing team. This isn’t 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.

You’ll help tell the story of the brand and groundbreaking scientific tools by crafting compelling visuals across channels—campaign hero images, print collateral, templates, trade show displays, and more. Your work will touch scientists, business leaders, and global partners—communicating trust, innovation, and purpose in every pixel.

What You’ll 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 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

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, we’ve built a reputation for quality, sustainability, and scientific integrity. We’re not just designing for today—we’re building the visual identity of tomorrow’s life science leaders.

We’re proud to be an organization that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. If you want to make a real impact through design—and not just make things look good—this is the place for you.

Compensation:

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.

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