Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Graphic Designer at UL Research Institutes, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office. The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for leading the creation, management, and optimization of digital and print content for various platforms, with a stronger focus on digital design. This role involves mentoring junior team members, taking on more complex projects, and working closely with Creative Services clients and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. The Senior Graphic Designer ensures that all content meets high-quality standards and aligns with the organization's brand guidelines.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Senior Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Plan, create, and edit digital and print content, including web graphics, social media, brochures, large-format print banners, collateral, educational documents, and more.

• Create, edit, and deliver professional-quality designs using Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Oversee video production and motion graphic content using tools such as Premiere Pro and After Effects.

• Ensure all creative work and content adhere to the organization's brand guidelines, maintaining brand consistency and meeting high-quality standards.

• Lead the development of digital design strategies and mentor junior team members.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and Creative Services clients to achieve project goals.

• Manage content schedules and streamline processes using project management tools like Monday.com.

• Perform other duties as directed.

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Strong creative skills for developing engaging digital and print content.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to support multiple projects independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills to address technical and creative challenges.

• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior designers.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and the MS Office suite.

• An eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality content.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new design technologies and trends.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines with multiple sources of input and short notice edits.

• Photography experience or a desire to learn it is a plus.

• Leadership and team-building skills to foster a collaborative work environment.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital media, or a similar discipline.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in graphic design or a related role.

• Experience with multimedia software and tools, with a strong portfolio showcasing previous work.

• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world.  UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

Salary Range:

$67,319.32-$92,564.06

Pay Type:

Salary