Designer
OCLC is a global nonprofit technology organization that builds tools and services to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide. Its teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, and hybrid cloud solutions to help people and organizations find the information they need. OCLC serves library members around the world and is consistently recognized as a best place to work.
The role:
The Design Team at OCLC provides visual and experience design for OCLC's global branding and marketing operations, and gives design direction and support to internal teams and external agencies. As Senior Designer, you would work with Design Managers, Lead Designers, Copywriters, Product Marketers, and Marketing Managers to conceive and develop marketing materials across a wide range of applications. The role carries high visibility, working with executive management and library member leadership across the organization and around the world.
What you would do Produce print and digital materials including brochures, flyers, postcards, infographics, iconography, illustration, environmental graphics, trade show graphics, and web and digital design
Contribute to and work within corporate branding guidelines
Develop new design concepts, graphics, and layouts from creative briefs
Handle high-quality conceptualization, layout, and print production end-to-end
Prepare rough drafts, present ideas, and amend final designs through to full approval
Work with internal teams to translate their communication intent into visual form for print and digital channels
Maintain and create templates for Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Lead the planning and implementation of design projects in collaboration with the Design Manager
What they are looking for Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Marketing, or a related discipline
5 or more years of professional design experience, preferably with a marketing or creative agency
Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat)
A strong portfolio demonstrating versatility, conceptual and visual ability, and originality
Design project management experience and strong organizational skills
Relevant marketing experience with solid technical knowledge of website development and design
Ability to interact with and present ideas to stakeholders at various levels
Strong problem-solving and creative-thinking skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and related standards (desirable but not required)
Photography, videography, or motion graphics experience (desirable but not required)
Working arrangements The role is based in Dublin, OH, in a hybrid arrangement. For many roles at OCLC, this means three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs. The working conditions are a normal office environment.
Pay and benefits OCLC offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including
competitive compensation
best-in-class health coverage
retirement plans with generous company contributions
paid parental leave and adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
free use of an on-site fitness center
onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships