Contractor, Illustrator

Cactus Communications; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cactus Communications is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer based in Mumbai. You will develop scientific illustrations, graphical abstracts, and infographics while ensuring visual accuracy and impact aligned with client needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design with 2-4 years of experience, well-versed in Adobe Design Suite, and prefers a remote-first work model with occasional travel to the Mumbai office.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in graphic design, preferably within academic publishing or scientific communication.
• Experience in scientific graphic designing and medical illustrations.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop vector-based graphics and illustrations aligned with client requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to translate complex information into visual communication.
• Manage multiple projects while adhering to timelines.

Skills

Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)

Scientific graphic designing

3D design in Blender

Collaboration skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

CACTUS is a remote‑first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.

Digital Media Solutions (DMS) works with scientists, universities, organizations, societies, and publishers across more than 150 accounts from around the world. Through our content writing and design services, we convert complex scientific ideas into engaging content and visuals tailored to different audiences.

We are looking for a creative and detail‑oriented Graphic Designer with a strong background in academic, publication, and research‑focused design. Your work will include scientific illustrations, graphical abstracts, infographics, posters, flyers, and more. You will be responsible for ensuring that all visuals are both scientifically accurate and visually impactful, aligned with client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop vector‑based graphics, medical/scientific illustrations, and visually engaging layouts aligned with client requirements.
• Create and manage editable PowerPoint presentations and convert static files into editable formats.
• Collaborate with content writers, researchers, and internal teams to translate complex information into clear visual communication.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and high‑quality standards across all design deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to timelines and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications And Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 2‑4 years of experience in graphic design, preferably within academic publishing, educational content, or scientific communication.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Creating 3D designs in Blender is an added advantage.
• Experience in scientific graphic designing, medical illustrations, journal cover designs, and graphical abstract.

Accelerating from Anywhere

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI‑driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting‑edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.