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A Day in Your Life at MKS:
At MKS, the Technical Creative Specialist – Photonics plays a critical role in bringing complex technologies to life through compelling visual storytelling. In this role, you will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Corporate Marketing to create visually engaging, technically accurate content that showcases our photonics solutions and supports customer engagement across the buyer journey. You will translate sophisticated technical concepts into high-quality 2D and 3D visuals, animations, and multimedia experiences that clearly communicate product performance, differentiation, and real-world applications. This onsite role is based at our India facility and reports to the Senior Manager, Technical Content Marketing based at our US facility within the Strategic Marketing organization.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Create visually engaging technical and marketing multimedia assets including 2D/3D animations, videos, motion graphics, technical illustrations, infographics, and digital campaign content.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, scientists, product managers, and marketing teams to develop visual narratives that support product positioning and storytelling.
Support product launches, integrated marketing campaigns, customer acquisition initiatives, and digital programs with high-quality multimedia and creative content across multiple channels.
Develop and maintain visual standards, templates, and design systems that align with brand guidelines while ensuring technical accuracy and consistency.
Manage creative assets, workflows, and version control processes to ensure accessibility, consistency, and efficient cross-functional collaboration.
Use analytics, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics to continuously improve creative effectiveness, and audience engagement.
Skills You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Animation, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in motion graphics, animation, or multimedia content creation, ideally in a high-tech or B2B environment.
Expert proficiency with creative and multimedia tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar platforms.
Strong portfolio demonstrating technical animations, motion graphics, product and application videos, and digital marketing assets.
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts through compelling visual storytelling and multimedia content.
Excellent visual design skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
Preferred Skills:
Advanced degree or specialized training in Multimedia Design, Animation, Visual Communications, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Understanding of branding, UX/UI principles, digital marketing, and content engagement best practices.
Experience supporting global product launches, trade shows, or integrated marketing campaigns.
Familiarity with web content development, and social/digital media platforms.
Strong organizational, creative direction, and project management skills within a matrixed organization.
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.
MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .
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