We are seeking a Sr. Visual Designer to generate creative ideas and manage all graphic design tasks, refine projects and drafts and deliver polished materials for a wide range of marketing initiatives with global reach. Working in both print and digital mediums, you will create materials that bring scientific and technical ideas to life in visually captivating ways. The ideal candidate will study creative briefs and determine requirements, conceptualize visuals based on requirements, prepare concept drafts, and present ideas to stakeholders of all levels in a compelling manner. You are equal parts conceptual thinker and detailed, meticulous doer. You have experience working in a fast-paced environment, and are highly collaborative.
What you will be doing:
- Develop various print, digital, and environmental graphics, including brochures, online and print advertisements, tradeshow/conference graphics, presentations, social media, and field marketing tools
- Generate on-brand creative campaign concepts that delight audiences
- Illustrate icons, infographics, logos, figures, and other graphics
- Be a champion of the brand guidelines and forward the development and implementation of branded templates and assets
- Select and edit photography
- Gather creative input from departments across the globe for internal/external collateral
- Translate ideas and concepts into functional and engaging solutions and be able to effectively communicate ideas and rationale to stakeholders
- Maintain high quality output while keeping multiple projects on track in a fast-paced environment
- Use strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills to partner with members of the design, writing, channel and project management teams on a daily basis as well as stakeholders in other parts of the organization
- Manage, maintain, and archive graphic files using Bynder DAM (digital asset management system).
- Contribute to sharing best practices and helping the greater organization learn the vital nature of design
- Participate in creative team brainstorming meetings to generate strong design concepts
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, multimedia, visual arts, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of design experience in an agency or in house in the biotech, life science, technology, or related industry
- A portfolio of creative collateral demonstrating your aesthetic and skill set
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Word and PowerPoint and adept at learning new programs and leveraging their strengths
- Passion for working with technical content and minding the finest details to create flawless work
- Proven track record of being able to work flexibly – balancing a mix of independent projects and highly collaborative projects
- Strong fundamental design skills, including expertise in typography, composition, and color
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present and sell creative ideas
- Exceptional organization skills to meet deadlines and keep files structured
- Ability to establish good working relationships and communication across diverse teams
- Dedication to producing great work
- Strong desire to understand and protect consistent application of the brand
- Embrace We Before me and feedback philosophy - sharing ideas early in the ideation process and willingness to hear and act on constructive feedback
Nice to have skills and background:
- Video, and/or motion graphics experience
- Branding experience
- Previous experience working with digital asset management and project management tools
- Experience with AI tools - generation of video or image content
Below is the base pay range for this full time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. Your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package during the hiring process.
About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.
