Graphic Designer

Job Description

At UL Research Institutes, we know why we come to work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer at UL Research Institutes, based in our Marietta, Georgia, office. The Graphic Designer creates visually appealing and impactful designs marketing, advertising, and branding materials for the Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI). The Graphic Designer's creative expertise conveys CIRI's message and values to target audiences. The Graphic Designer collaborates with cross-functional teams, including research amplification, communication, research staff, and content creation, to ensure consistent and compelling visual communication across all platforms.

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/ OR created new safety standards 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. Join us and work with our Chemical Insights teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

The Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) contributes to the protection of public health and well-being by conducting scientific research. Our research and initiatives let people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe and how they affect human health and the planet. We share our research and knowledge through information and application tools with leaders in the scientific, business, and policy communities to raise awareness of human health risks stemming from emerging technologies. To learn more, visit: chemicalinsights.org/

What you'll learn and achieve:

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

• Develop and produce innovative and aesthetically pleasing designs for digital and print materials, including but not limited to social media graphics, website banners, brochures, flyers, posters, logos, packaging, and promotional materials.

• Ensure brand consistency by adhering to established brand guidelines while contributing to the evolution and improvement of the brand's visual identity.

• Work closely with other team members and departments to conceptualize, plan, and execute creative projects that align with organization objectives.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, design tools, and techniques to continuously bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table.

• Communicate and present design concepts to clients or stakeholders, taking feedback and incorporating necessary changes to achieve the desired outcomes.

• Coordinate with printers, photographers, illustrators, and other creative professionals to ensure high-quality production of deliverables.

• Organize and maintain design assets, ensuring easy accessibility and version control.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes:

For the organizations across the UL enterprise, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. 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. You'll also have access to our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

• 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 and UL Standards & Engagement 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:

• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools.

• Proficient in print, production, print production background, digital distribution.

• Understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.

• Knowledge of current design trends and best practices in both print and digital media

• Understanding of content management systems and web platforms including WordPress.

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to convey design concepts effectively.

• Motion graphics and video editing skills.

• Web design and user experience (UX) knowledge.

• Illustration and hand-drawing abilities.

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and responsive design.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in graphic design.

• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative projects and design skills is essential for consideration.

Learn More:

UL Research Institutes is a nonprofit organization 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 wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which 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.