Freelance Graphic Designer

About Us:

We are a dynamic and innovative creative agency based in Greenbelt, MD, specializing in cutting-edge marketing strategies, design solutions, and digital content creation. Our team is driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for pushing boundaries in the ever-evolving landscape of digital media.

Position Overview:

At Merrick Creative, we see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We're looking for talented graphic designers who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing, and be able to find the right style and layout for every project.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include brand identity, presentations, collateral, signage, internal communications, social media, video animations, newsletters, and marketing materials
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
• Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when designing and executing specific classifications

Qualifications:

• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Four or more years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, and Figma
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A major plus if you have photography, videography or podcast experience and proficiency with editing software

Merrick Creative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Apply now at https://merrickcreative.com/careers/graphic-designer