Freelance Designer

Freelance Visual Designer (Part-Time, Remote)

Project Schedule: Monthly (Briefing on the 15th, Delivery by Month-End)

Availability Required: 9 AM – 5 PM PST for communication and design delivery

Pay Rate: $45-50/hour

Robert Half is partnering with a leading consumer-facing media and publishing platform in search of a Freelance Visual Designer to support recurring monthly design needs. This contract role is active during the second half of each month, beginning with a design brief on the 15th and concluding with final asset delivery by the end of the month.

The ideal candidate is a conceptually strong and detail-oriented designer who can craft compelling social content within brand guidelines while exploring innovative design approaches. You’ll play a key role in the creation of high-volume digital assets that drive engagement across social, email, and marketing channels.

Responsibilities

• Design branded content for social media, email marketing, and digital campaigns
• Work within established brand guidelines and templates while pushing creative boundaries
• Create static graphics, animations, GIFs, and short-form videos optimized for multiple platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., marketers, editors, producers) via Slack and email
• Ensure assets meet design specs, platform requirements, and accessibility standards
• Respond to feedback and revise deliverables efficiently
• Contribute to evolving templates and maintaining design consistency across campaigns

Required Qualifications

• Online portfolio required showing examples of branded design for social, editorial, and marketing content
• 3–4 years of experience designing for social platforms and digital campaigns
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma; working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and brand systems
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with high attention to detail
• Familiarity with accessibility and usability standards
• Experience working with design systems, templates, and localization workflows

Key Strengths

1. Strategic Creativity – Designs that resonate with audiences and reflect current trends
2. Adaptable & Organized – Manages shifting priorities and fast-paced timelines with ease
3. Exceptional Quality Control – High bar for visual detail, accuracy, and consistency

Additional Details

• This is a remote, contract role that recurs monthly during a set two-week period
• Candidates must be available for communication and handoff during 9 AM – 5 PM PST
• A design assessment may be required as part of the selection process