Senior Graphic Designer

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." - IDC

"The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments" - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

We're looking for a Senior Graphic Designer who can translate complex technology into visually compelling stories across events, campaigns, presentations, and digital touchpoints. You'll be the creative force behind how DDN shows up in the world-from trade show booths and keynote presentations to social ads and marketing collateral.

This role requires versatility, craft excellence, and the ability to work within DDN's Creator archetype brand system while bringing fresh creative thinking to every project. You'll balance high-volume production demands with strategic creative execution, ensuring every piece of work elevates our customers' breakthroughs, not just our capabilities.

Creative Execution Across Channels

Design event experiences including booth graphics, signage, and sponsorship activations
• Create presentation decks for sales, executive communications, and customer-facing content
• Develop campaign assets across digital and print including landing pages, emails, ads, one-pagers, and case studies
• Design social media content that drives engagement while maintaining brand consistency
• Produce marketing collateral including brochures, data sheets, infographics, and sales enablement materials

Brand System Application

• Execute work within DDN's established brand guidelines ensuring consistency across all touchpoints
• Apply typography, color, iconography, and photography standards with precision
• Maintain brand integrity while finding creative solutions within the system
• Collaborate with brand team to evolve visual language as the brand grows

Concept Development & Problem Solving

• Participate in brainstorming sessions contributing visual ideas and creative solutions
• Translate strategic briefs and messaging frameworks into compelling visual narratives
• Develop multiple design directions when needed to support decision-making
• Think conceptually about how design can elevate storytelling and drive business results

Production & Quality Control

• Deliver production-ready files that meet technical specifications and quality standards
• Maintain organized file structures and asset libraries for team efficiency
• Ensure all work is accurate, on-brand, and delivered on schedule
• Prepare files for print production, digital deployment, and large-format output

Collaboration & Partnership

• Work closely with copywriters, UX designers, and creative directors to bring concepts to life
• Partner with product marketing, demand gen, and sales teams to understand project objectives
• Present work to stakeholders and incorporate feedback while maintaining creative vision
• Support junior designers with guidance, feedback, and mentorship

Craft Excellence & Continuous Learning

• Stay current on design trends, emerging tools, and B2B creative best practices
• Explore AI-enabled workflows and tools to improve efficiency and creative output
• Maintain a high bar for craft across typography, layout, color, and composition
• Share knowledge and resources that elevate the entire creative team

Required:

• 5+ years of graphic design experience in agency, in-house creative team, or B2B tech environment
• Portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, visual craft, and diverse project types
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong typography, layout, and composition skills with attention to detail
• Experience designing for events, presentations, campaigns, and digital/social platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Preferred:

• BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field
• Experience in B2B tech, enterprise software, or technology sectors
• Motion graphics or video editing skills (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Familiarity with Figma for UI/web design projects
• Understanding of print production and large-format output requirements
• Experience working within established brand systems while maintaining creative flexibility
• Background working with technical audiences and translating complex concepts visually

• Versatile: You're equally comfortable designing a trade show booth as you are creating social ads
• Detail-obsessed: Your files are clean, organized, and production-ready
• Collaborative: You thrive working with copywriters, strategists, and cross-functional teams
• Efficient: You deliver high-quality work quickly without sacrificing craft
• Curious: You ask questions to understand the strategy behind the creative
• Strategic: You see design as a business tool that drives measurable outcomes
• Craft-driven: You sweat the typography, alignment, and visual details that separate good from great

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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