Brand Manager & Graphic Designer - 41881981259

Position : Brand Manager / Graphic Designer

Work Hours (Client) : 730AM - 430PM PST

Holidays : PTO available upon request, Major Local Holidays

Pay Range : $1500 - $2000 USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa, Philippines, Latin America, or Any Region

Work Location : REMOTE

Type of Contract : Independent Contractor

Company/Client Overview:

The company is a well-established home and garden decor brand founded in the 1970s, known for its beautifully crafted, high-quality products. The company specializes in artisanal pieces such as hand-hammered copper sinks, decorative rain chains, and metal home accessories that combine timeless design with expert craftsmanship. The company takes pride in supporting skilled local artisans throughout its production process, ensuring each product is unique and made with care. The brand is committed to delivering exceptional customer service, guiding clients through product selection, installation, and maintenance. With a focus on durability and style, the company creates products that add lasting value and beauty to any home.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We’re looking for a Brand & Graphic Designer who can bring visual sophistication and consistency to our growing home and lifestyle brand. This is a hybrid role combining brand management, product visualization, and graphic design, focused on building a cohesive digital presence that reflects high-end style at accessible prices.

You’ll own the visual identity across all touchpoints — from product imagery and marketing collateral to social and eCommerce platforms — ensuring every asset aligns with our brand guidelines and aesthetic.

This is a hands-on creative and strategic role: you’ll design, direct, and refine the brand’s look and feel while collaborating closely with content, marketing, and eCommerce partners.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Visual Identity

• Uphold and evolve the brand’s visual guidelines to ensure consistency across all channels (website, social media, packaging, email, etc.).
• Translate brand strategy into compelling visuals that communicate “high-end value” — luxury design at an attainable price point.
• Ensure all brand assets reflect authenticity, sophistication, and the lifestyle ethos of the brand.

Graphic Design & Product Visualization

• Create visually rich product backdrop mockups using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom) — not Canva.
• Place real product images (on white backgrounds) into stylized, realistic environments such as kitchens, bathrooms, and interiors — maintaining correct scale, proportion, and lighting.
• Use AI tools appropriately to enhance visuals (e.g. generating background scenes).
• Maintain high standards for realism and composition in every render.

AI & Creative Innovation

• Leverage generative tools (e.g. Midjourney, Firefly, DALL·E, Runway) to build on-brand scenes while applying human logic, taste, and refinement.
• Stay current on new AI-based design tools and use them responsibly to speed up workflow without compromising authenticity.

Brand Management

• Own the brand’s visual storytelling and ensure all content feels cohesive across touchpoints.
• Maintain an asset library of all branded templates, images, and files for internal use.

Minimum Requirements:

Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills

Education: Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience: 3+ years of related experience

Industry: US Market

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience designing for product-based brands (home décor, lifestyle, CPG, or similar).
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom).
• Strong understanding of composition, proportion, and visual scale.
• Ability to combine AI-assisted design tools with manual editing to create polished, realistic visuals.
• Attention to detail and consistency — every element matters.
• A refined sense of aesthetic taste, lighting, and color balance aligned with premium interior and lifestyle visuals.
• Excellent portfolio showcasing brand identity work, product visualization, and cohesive design systems.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience creating or managing brand guidelines.
• Background in interior, product, or visual merchandising design.
• Familiarity with Shopify, eCommerce platforms, or marketing teams.
• Understanding of social media aesthetics and content optimization.