Marketing Designer - Contract

Job title: Marketing Designer

Location: Portland, OR or Denver, CO

Workplace Type: Remote

Salary Range: $40 - $60/ hr

The Role

As a Graphic Designer, you will partner with consultant and internal teams on the design and execution of visual creative work such as client presentations, pitch decks, social media content, and other digital marketing assets. You will bring communications to life and make Propeller and its projects look their best. This position will be part of the Brand and Marketing team, and will work closely with the Graphic Design and Marketing team.

You Will Also

• Design effective social media posts, marketing collateral, presentations, and more using an established brand kit and collection of resources
• Be a storyteller and problem-solver to thoughtfully and powerfully communicate a message
• Uphold Propeller brand guidelines and leverage clients' visual brand, depending on the project
• Operate both independently and collaboratively with the team, providing recommendations to teammates and taking direction from senior team members

The Qualifications

_A wide variety of backgrounds and experiences may be aligned to the work we do. If you believe you have the qualifications, even if your role titles did not necessarily use the same words, we encourage you to apply. All our applications are read by a real person, and your background and experience will be assessed holistically.

_Required

• 3 - 5 years of graphic design experience
• Strong portfolio of diverse design work, including presentation design
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
• Understanding of digital formatting best practices
• Capability to follow brand guidelines rigorously with attention to detail and accuracy
• Aptitude for understanding business concepts and translating them into visually appealing designs
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments concurrently with good organizational and project coordination skills
• Strong communication skills, including excellent grammar and punctuation
• Must be able to meet Independent Contractor IRS requirements, including providing a W-9 and proof of business insurance

Preferred

• Experience with video editing applications such as Adobe Premiere or Adobe AfterEffects
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

More About This Opportunity

This is an Independent Contractor position. The individual hired will not be classified as an employee of Propeller. As a subcontractor, you will be responsible for your own taxes, benefits, insurance, and other obligations associated with independent work. You will have flexibility over how and when the work is completed, provided agreed-upon deadlines and deliverables are met.

Contract Duration: We are looking to hire as soon as possible through June 1st, 2025.

Compensation: We believe in fairly and equitably compensating our employees for their time, skills, and experience. The hourly wage for this contract ranges from $40 to $60. Individual wages are determined by factors such as experience and specific skill sets.

Hiring Process: We require an updated resume and a portfolio of design work. The hiring process typically involves one interview.

_Propeller is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

__Also, Propeller is committed to meeting our applicant’s accessibility needs throughout the hiring process. If you need any accommodation during the process, such as accessibility accommodations to assist with email, phone, or video communications, or other accommodation matters, please do not hesitate to email hiring@propeller.com.

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