Freelance, Graphic Designer

Overview

Digital Media Solutions (DMS) works with scientists, universities, organizations, societies, and publishers across more than 150 accounts from around the world. At DMS, we work with different stakeholders of the scientific landscape to visualize and disseminate their work. Through our content writing and design services, we convert complex scientific ideas into engaging content and visuals tailored to different audiences. Our marketing team creates tailored promotion and distribution strategies to help researchers and organizations create a media presence. Read more about DMS and past projects here.

As a Graphic Designer, you will work on a diverse range of design projects including scientific infographics, banners, illustrations, marketing collaterals, posters, flyers, brochures, and more. You will collaborate closely with the content team (scientific writers) to ensure each design aligns with client briefs, effectively communicates key messages, and meets high-quality standards. You will also contribute creative ideas, ensuring visually appealing outputs that cater to both scientific and marketing needs.

Responsibilities

Design & delivery:

• Create visually engaging designs for infographics, marketing materials, posters, flyers, website collaterals, brochures, and other formats.
• Collaborate with the content team to understand project requirements and translate them into impactful visual designs.
• Develop moodboards and design concepts aligned with client expectations.
• Ensure brand consistency, clarity, and high-quality standards across all deliverables.
• Review and coordinate with freelance designers when required to maintain quality and timely delivery.
• Manage multiple design projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and client briefs.
  
  

Quality management:

• Provide constructive feedback to peers and freelancers to maintain design excellence.
• Identify and resolve design issues, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal quality benchmarks.
  
  

Qualifications And Prerequisites

• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design across infographics, marketing materials, editorial design, scientific communication, or related fields.
• Strong command of Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Experience with PowerPoint, Figma, or 3D graphics will be an added advantage.
  
  

Application Process

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, the selection process involves an initial screening by a recruiter, 1 assignment and 1 interview round.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.
  
  

About CACTUS

At Cactus Communications, we break barriers between science and researchers. We are a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. At CACTUS, we champion an "accelerate from anywhere" culture that fuels our high-performance mindset. Flexibility isn't just a benefit—it’s the cornerstone of our productivity. By empowering our teams to work when and where they thrive best, we ensure innovation, drive, and excellence remain at the heart of everything we do. Together we, Power research. Empower people.