Graphic Designer on Contract

Editage Digital Media Solutions is CACTUS Communications flagship research communication agency at the intersection of academia, research, and policy. Focused on enhancing the outreach of research and policy narratives, and innovation brands, we amalgamate content, design, and marketing prowess to deliver impactful communication strategies. Currently, Editage Digital Media Solutions caters to over 150 accounts globally. In 2024, we serviced over 1000 clients with 10,000+ projects.

At Editage Digital Media Solutions, our accounts are clustered around 3 key geographies:

• Eastern markets:

  researchers, institutions, organizations, and journals from Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, etc.

• Western markets:

  researchers, academic journals, publishers, and societies dotted across Europe and North America.

• India market:

  researchers, government agencies, corporate R&D, think tanks, and institutions across India.

Graphic

Design Delivery:

• Conceptualizing Design

  : Based on client briefs, ideate to conceptualize audio-visual outputs and provide innovative design solutions in line with the client's brand guidelines.

• Creating Brand Identity

  : Create logos, brand guidelines, mood boards, webpage design layouts, report templates, cover illustrations, etc. to help brands re-invent or enhance their identity and image.

• Crafting Designs

  : Create the design itself for a variety of multimedia collateral when needed due to the nature of the project or the deadline.

• 0-5 years of experience in graphic design, branding, and visual communication.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative design work across various mediums.

If you are among the qualified candidates, one of our recruiters will contact you on email with further details.

Essential Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and experience with tools like Figma or Sketch is a plus.
• Ability to execute advanced designs and animations on PPTs is a plus.
• Strong typography, colour theory, and layout design skills.
• Experience in designing for both digital and print formats.

Essential Soft Skills:

• Strong creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a strong understanding of brand consistency.
• Willingness to accept feedback and adapt designs accordingly.

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications () 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.

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