Senior Visual Designer

The MathWorks, Inc.; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented visual designer to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves creating impactful designs for digital marketing programs and internal communications, while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals. The company values creativity and teamwork, providing a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with flexible remote work. If you have a passion for design and a strong portfolio, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on brand initiatives and enhance customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of visual design experience with a strong portfolio required.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and brand guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create impactful designs for digital marketing and internal communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute design projects.

Skills

Visual Design

Brand Strategy

Project Management

Data-Driven Design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Digital Asset Management Systems

Job description

Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations.

MathWorks has once again been named one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work.” It’s no wonder considering we are a thriving privately-held company with over 6,000 staff members around the globe. Our in-house agency is currently looking for an experienced visual designer who will help create innovative designs for MathWorks marketing communications, numerous internal programs, videos, and more.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

• Build impactful designs for MathWorks digital marketing programs, internal communications, and corporate meetings.
• Own concepting and design execution for highly visible brand initiatives, managing these projects at a high level (with a design system approach when needed) and with attention to detail on tight deadlines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally—with visual and UX designers, editors, video producers, project managers, vendors, SMEs, and senior leaders.
• Participate in kick-off meetings, tackling ambiguity with thoughtful questions to gain clarity on goals and needs.
• Translate business partner needs into smart, measurable creative strategies that differentiate MathWorks and improve the customer experience.
• Present work to business owners and senior leaders, articulating sound design rationale that aligns with goals and objectives.
• Execute production projects and take all projects to the finish line, finalizing print files to spec and optimizing digital assets.
• Understand and utilize project management applications, digital asset management systems, etc.
• Provide graphic support for videos and help develop storyboards. Experience with motion graphics and animation is a plus.
• Help evolve the MathWorks Brand Guide and develop design systems that align with our brand guidelines, web standards, and product design.
• Mentor and delegate work to freelancers, other designers, and interns as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or equivalent experience) is required.
• Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
• Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.

Additional Qualifications

• Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience defining and working within brand guidelines and specifications.
• Ability to understand and use data to rationalize design decisions and recommendations.
• Online portfolio or equivalent required.
• Plusses:
• Experience with motion graphics/animation, illustration, and video storyboarding.
• Prior experience working within an Agile environment.
• Experience working in the software industry.