Senior Designer

Location: Wickliffe, OH

Travel: up to 20%, domestically
Job Type: Full-time. Collaborate in person 4 days each week, with 1 flexible day.

Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Senior Designer, you will be a hands-on creative leader responsible for elevating visual storytelling across Lubrizol’s global portfolio. This role blends conceptual thinking, strong design‑ execution, and brand stewardship to support initiatives ranging from marketing campaigns and product launches to digital experiences and trade shows.

The ideal candidate brings curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for transforming complex ideas into compelling visuals. Working knowledge of AI tools and techniques in a creative context—such as concepting, image generation, or workflow optimization—is strongly desired. In this role, you will focus on:

Creative Leadership & Concepting

• Develop high impact‑ creative concepts for campaigns, tradeshows, product launches, brand initiatives, and digital experiences.
• Translate technical information into clear, engaging visual communications.
• Lead visual direction for photography, video, graphics, and multimedia content.
• Bring hands‑on execution to design projects, from concept through final delivery.

Brand Stewardship

• Maintain and evolve visual brand standards across global touchpoints.
• Ensure each business’s unique identity aligns with the broader Lubrizol brand.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with marketing, communications, and business leaders to understand objectives and translate them into creative solutions.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, agencies, and content creators to ensure cohesive execution.

Project Execution & Oversight

• Provide art direction for photography and video shoots.
• Review, refine, and approve visual assets to ensure quality, strategy alignment, and brand consistency.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with trends in design, digital media, AI driven‑ creativity, and brand storytelling.
• Identify new tools and creative approaches, especially emerging AI powered‑ capabilities, to enhance team efficiency and visual output.
• Inspire teams with fresh ideas and forward thinking‑ creative perspectives.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of design and art direction experience, ideally in an agency or multi‑brand environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, brand development, and digital first‑ design.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and modern design tools.
• Ability to manage creative partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability, and passion for visual storytelling across diverse markets and products.
• Hands‑on mindset with working knowledge of AI tools used for creative development, prototyping, or workflow enhancement.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Experience directing photography/video shoots highly preferred

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
  
  

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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