Graphics Designer (Only W2) (No visa candidates)
Posted Today by 1766131049
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Graphics Designer role focuses on creating both digital and print graphics, including social media content, web banners, and marketing materials. The position requires a strong portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects. The role is remote and classified as outside IR35, indicating a flexible working arrangement for independent contractors. Candidates must have 3-5 years of professional experience in graphic design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design social media graphics (static and animated) for multiple platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter)
- Create web banners, hero images, and display ads in standard IAB sizes
- Design landing page graphics and UI elements that align with brand guidelines
- Produce email newsletter headers, promotional graphics, and modular template components
- Develop digital presentation decks and infographics
- Optimize and export assets for web (proper resolution, file size, formats)
- Design brochures, flyers, sell sheets, and one-pagers
- Develop print advertisements for magazines, newspapers, or direct mail
- Prepare press-ready files with correct bleeds, color profiles (CMYK), and resolution
Key Skills:
- 3-5 years of professional graphic design experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating both digital and print work
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Solid understanding of brand systems and ability to work within established guidelines
- Excellent typography, layout, and color theory fundamentals
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently
- Clear communicator who asks smart questions and accepts feedback gracefully
- Reliable, responsive, and professional in a remote work environment
- Experience with Figma or Sketch for web/UI design
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Graphics Designer
Pay: Open
Duration: Long term
Key Responsibilities
Online / Digital Responsibilities
- Design social media graphics (static and animated) for multiple platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter)
- Create web banners, hero images, and display ads in standard IAB sizes
- Design landing page graphics and UI elements that align with brand guidelines
- Produce email newsletter headers, promotional graphics, and modular template components
- Develop digital presentation decks and infographics
- Optimize and export assets for web (proper resolution, file size, formats)
Offline / Print Responsibilities
- Design brochures, flyers, sell sheets, and one-pagers
- Develop print advertisements for magazines, newspapers, or direct mail
- Prepare press-ready files with correct bleeds, color profiles (CMYK), and resolution
Who You Are (Required Skills & Experience)
- 3 5 years of professional graphic design experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating both digital and print work
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Solid understanding of brand systems and ability to work within established guidelines
- Excellent typography, layout, and color theory fundamentals
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently
- Clear communicator who asks smart questions and accepts feedback gracefully
- Reliable, responsive, and professional in a remote work environment
- Experience with Figma or Sketch for web/UI design
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
- Familiarity with motion graphics (After Effects, Lottie) for simple animations
- Basic HTML/CSS knowledge for email or landing page collaboration
- Experience designing within email platforms (Pardot, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot)
- Understanding of accessibility standards in digital design
- Previous agency or in-house marketing team experience
Deliverables & Quality Expectations
- All files delivered in organized, clearly labeled folders
- Source files (AI, PSD, INDD, Figma) plus exported finals (PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG as applicable)
- Print files: CMYK, 300 DPI minimum, outlined fonts, correct bleed/trim marks
- Digital files: RGB, optimized file sizes, proper dimensions per platform specs
- Maximum two rounds of revisions included per project (scope permitting)
- Work must be original or properly licensed; no stock image licensing issues (can provide Getty image license)
Tools & Technical Skills
Category | Tools |
|---|---|
Core Design | Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign |
Web/UI | Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe XD |
Collaboration | Teams, Email, Google Workspace |
File Sharing | Teams, Email |
Optional/Bonus | After Effects, Canva (for templating), basic HTML/CSS |
Scope & Engagement Model
Element | Details |
|---|---|
Engagement Type | Project-based / On-demand freelance |
Workflow | Briefing Concept/Draft Revision(s) Final Delivery |
Typical Projects | Social campaign (5 10 assets), landing page graphics package, email template graphics, digital ads |
Estimated Hours/Project | 5 20 hours depending on scope |
Estimated Monthly Volume | 5 15 hours (variable based on campaign cycles) |
Communication | Teams/Email for async; video calls for kickoffs or complex briefs |
Typical Turnaround Times
Project Type | Standard Turnaround |
|---|---|
Single social graphic | 1 business days |
Social campaign (5 10 assets) | 2 4 business days |
Email header/graphics | 2 4 business days |
Landing page graphics | 2 4 business days |
Brochure / Multi-page print | 2 4 business days |
Rush projects | +25 35% rush fee (negotiable) |