Overview
We are seeking a talented Freelance Graphic Designer to support our marketing and advertising efforts. This role focuses on creating high-quality visual assets for both digital and print channels, assistance with creating "official" brand guidelines & standards, with a key responsibility of developing and managing a print advertising schedule across approximately nine magazine publications. This is a one-year contract with the opportunity to renew. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, creative and experienced in producing polished designs that align with brand guidelines while meeting tight production deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Design a wide range of marketing materials, including print ads, digital graphics, social media assets, email headers, product line cards, promotional collateral.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Director to create and maintain a comprehensive print ad schedule for approximately nine magazine publications, including:
- Tracking insertion deadlines, material due dates, and publication dates
- Coordinating ad sizes, formats, and specifications for each title
- Managing revisions and final file delivery to publishers
- Maintaining an organized calendar and status tracker for all scheduled placements
- Prepare print-ready files that meet publisher specifications (bleed, trim, color profiles, resolution, etc.).
- Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure creative consistency across campaigns.
- Adapt existing creative for multiple formats and sizes as needed.
- Incorporate brand guidelines, messaging, and product imagery accurately.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Provide design revisions based on feedback in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Required
- Proven experience as a freelance or in-house graphic designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital work.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator required).
- Experience designing print advertising and preparing press-ready files.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to build and manage production schedules.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback efficiently.
- Preferred
- Experience working with magazine publishers and managing multi-title print ad campaigns.
- Familiarity with luxury, home, kitchen & bath, or lifestyle brands.
- Knowledge of current design trends in print and digital advertising
Engagement Details
- Freelance / contract basis (project-based or ongoing retainer available)
- Remote-friendly with occasional virtual check-ins
- Flexible hours with the ability to meet fixed deadlines, and the ability to communicate on Mondays and Thursdays during regular business hours
- Compensation based on experience and project scope
- 1099 Independent Contractor - NOT an employee of SPLASH
