Marketing and Design Specialist

Description

Downhole Chemical Solutions (DCS) is an employee-owned oil and gas chemical company delivering performance-driven solutions in hydraulic fracturing. Founded in 2015, we specialize in slickwater fluid systems and stimulation chemistries backed by data, engineering expertise, and hands-on field execution. With a growing footprint across major U.S. shale plays, DCS is built on a commitment to safety, accountability, and teamwork. As an ESOP company, every employee plays a role in our success and shares in the results of the work we do.

We are seeking an experienced and creative Marketing & Design Specialist in Lafayette, LA who will play a crucial role in supporting the company's growth by coordinating the design, creation, and execution of customer-facing and internal marketing initiatives. These initiatives will focus on promoting our company's industry-leading completion chemical products and services to key audiences, driving brand awareness and marketing innovative new products.

The Marketing & Design Specialist is a hands-on role for a strong graphic designer with an eye for detail. The position blends creative concept development with hands-on execution, requiring strong design judgment, technical capability, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and marketing-related vendors. This role is responsible for ensuring that everything DCS publishes is on-brand, technically credible, and consistent across every touchpoint.

Successful individuals in this role would have the ability to: 

Content Creation & Design

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to create high-quality content (brochures, presentations, social media posts, website updates, press releases, etc.) that aligns with the company's brand and messaging.

Project Coordination & Execution

Lead the coordination, development, and execution of external marketing campaigns and initiatives across multiple channels, including digital and print.

Develop ideas to help keep content fresh, engaging, and dynamic.

Reporting & Analysis

Track and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, providing regular reports on performance and key metrics.

Brand Consistency

Adapt designs to align with business needs, budget, and brand requirements.

Ensure all marketing initiatives are aligned with DCS brand guidelines and positioning.

Other Duties

Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Requirements

To Be Considered

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must live within commutable distance to the office in Lafayette, LA.  This is an in-person position.
• Must be flexible with schedule and work in-office as required by a standard workplace schedule
• Must submit an electronic or online portfolio with graphic design examples

Basic Requirements

• Accredited four-year degree or technical college equivalent in applicable field of study and four years of work-related experience (oil and gas or industrial experience a plus)
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Technical proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of DCS products and services
• Able to work in a very fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and time management
• Able to organize, expedite, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in graphic design or equivalent field with 4 years of experience; or minimum of eight years of industry experience if non-degreed
• Proficiency in the full Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) and Microsoft PowerPoint and Word in a Windows environment
• Experience with Claude AI is a plus
• Experience in multimedia design for web/social media, video production, and editing
• Ability to organize, set up, and operate an onsite live photo/video shoot (fireside chat style); experience in lighting and audio is a plus
• Resourceful in finding fit-for-purpose solutions and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail and sense of ownership
• Displays professionalism when interacting with management in a deadline-driven environment

Important Notices:

• The above statements reflect the general duties and skills that are expected of this position and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of this role.
• If selected for this role, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment drug and alcohol test, physical, and background check, as applicable to the position.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 
• This position has physical demands that are typical of the role and work environment. The physical requirements associated with this position are outlined in the job description and may be discussed during the hiring process. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and perform the essential functions of the job. 

Downhole Chemical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, familial status, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), disability, past, current or future service in the uniformed services, or any other consideration or characteristic made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Recruitment Agency Notice: DCS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from recruitment agencies.