Designer

Apply now: Designer , location is Remote (CST/EST hours) . The start date is in ~2 weeks for this 12-month contract position.

Job Title: Designer
Location-Type: Remote (must work CST or EST hours)
Start Date Is: ~2 weeks
Duration: 12-month contract
Compensation Range: $30-41/hr

Job Description:

This Designer will support fast-paced creative marketing initiatives by executing clean, on-brand assets across digital, social, motion, email, and print channels.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Edit and adapt existing creative files across multiple specs and deliverable types

• Produce short-form motion graphics using Adobe After Effects

• Design email layouts with strong visual hierarchy and clarity

• Create and resize social ads for Meta and Google (occasional Pinterest & LinkedIn)

• Design print layouts including postcards, brochures, direct mail, and in-store materials

• Duplicate concepts across formats while following established brand guidelines

• Manage tasks and deadlines within a workflow/project management tool

• Export final files accurately and ensure proper organization within DAM systems

• Collaborate daily with designers, copywriters, producers, web, media, and account teams

• Attend project kickoffs and manage assigned work independently

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• Marketing-focused design background (not brand/logo heavy)

• Strong motion experience with Adobe After Effects (short-form graphics, not full animation)

• Email design experience with clear information hierarchy

• Social ad design experience with an understanding of what drives engagement and clicks

• Print layout experience (brochures, postcards, direct mail, PoP materials)

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite : InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, XD

• Comfortable following brand guidelines and executing with precision

• Experience working within workflow tools (Workfront, Asana, or similar)

• Excellent attention to detail and deadline reliability

• Strong remote communication skills and ability to take and apply feedback

• Self-starter who can manage time independently in a fast-paced environment

• Team-oriented, collaborative, personable, and proactive

• Not an entry-level role; prior professional experience required

Nice-to-Haves:

• Agency or agency-style environment experience

• Energy or utilities industry exposure

• 2- or 4-year degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent experience)

• Direct Workfront experience

• Familiarity with DAM systems