Senior Designer

Together we make breakthroughs possible. At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’ll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world. Why join OCLC? OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs. We recognize and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions—performance, experience, and skills—along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being. We know the best ideas don’t always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. We’re committed to your success—both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs. Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC Health and wellness events Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools Paid parental leave and adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships Join us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact. The Job Details Are As Follows The Design Team at OCLC provides visual and experience design for OCLC’s global branding and marketing operations, as well as design direction and support for internal teams and external agencies. As a Senior Designer, you will create high-impact designs for a global library member audience while contributing to a team that works with executive management, library member leadership and team members across the organization and around the world. You’ll work with creative people in a fast-paced environment with high visibility and expectations. The Senior Designer works with Design Managers, Lead Designers, Copywriters, Product Marketers, and Marketing Managers to conceive and develop effective marketing materials across a wide range of applications. You will work with a variety of projects including print materials and production, infographics, iconography, illustration, environmental graphics, trade show graphics, web and digital design. The Senior Designer thinks strategically and communicates design rationale effectively to colleagues, product teams and management. You will have the experience and willingness to proactively lead the planning, design, and implementation of design projects, balancing the needs of the end user with strategic marketing and sales objectives. Responsibilities Work on wide range of print and digital media including brochures, flyers, postcards, and webContribute to the direction of and work within corporate branding guidelinesThink creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layoutsHigh-quality conceptualization, layout, and print productionPrepare rough drafts and present ideasAmend final designs to gain full approvalWork as part of a team with copywriters, designers, and product managersWork on a large, global website with high visibilityWork with internal teams to translate their communication intent into visual form for print and digitalLead the planning and implementation of design projects working with the Design Manager Qualifications Minimum Required Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Marketing, or related discipline5+ years professional design experience, preferably with a marketing or creative agencyExtensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat)Demonstrable design skills with a strong portfolioPossession of versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originalityProfessionalism regarding time, costs and deadlinesAbility to interact, communicate and present ideasKnowledge of and ability to create templates for Microsoft Word and PowerPointAbility to multi-task, juggling a lot of projects at once while maintaining a good eye for details and still meet necessary deadlinesDesign project management experience and organizational skillsRelevant marketing experience, with strong technical knowledge of website development and designStrong problem-solving and creative-thinking skillsAbility to engage stakeholders at various levels and champion large projects Desirable But Not Required Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS and related standards and techniquesPhotography, videography or motion graphics experience Working Conditions: Normal office environment. ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.