Freelance Graphic Designer

We’re looking for a Freelance Graphic Designer with a passion for music to help support our short-term efforts in creating visually stunning assets for various digital touch points that effectively communicate our brand’s look, feel, and message. The ideal individual for this project will collaborate closely with team members across the marketing team to develop creative campaigns, promotional materials, digital content that elevates our online brand presence, drive user engagement, and support asset creation and deliverables for company branding efforts.

Contract Basis

This is a 1099 contractor role. All candidates should be able to provide a W-9 if selected.

Scope of Work

Design branded assets based on new brand guidelines, including:

• Slide Deck Template (10 unique layouts)
• 1 Email Template
• 1 Social Media Post Template

Additional design opportunities as needed.

Timeline

Deliverables by April 30, 2024 with max 3 rounds of revisions by due date.

Compensation

$650 for completed project.

Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Designing Visual Assets: Ability to create compelling visual content including campaigns materials, social media graphics, email templates, banners, digital ads, and other promotional materials that align with our brand identity and marketing objectives.

• Brand Consistency: Ensure consistency in branding across all marketing materials, maintaining a cohesive visual identity that resonates with our target audience, and carries the brand vision through all internal and external touchpoints.
• Typography and Layout: With a solid understanding of design fundamentals and visual communication, pay meticulous attention to typography, layout, and composition to create visually appealing designs that effectively communicate key messages and the brand story.
• Collaboration: Have a collaborative mindset, working closely with content creators, marketers, and other Discogs’ team members to ensure that visual and written content complement each other seamlessly and are delivered in a timely manner.
• Accountability: Ability to deliver projects in a timely manner.
• Feedback Incorporation: Proactively seek and receive feedback from stakeholders and iterate on designs to refine and improve the visual impact and effectiveness.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Proven experience (2 years) working as a graphic designer, preferably in a freelance, marketing, or advertising agency setting.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative and impactful design work.
• Solid understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Willingness to work with design tools including Canva and Google Slides to empower stakeholders usage across the company.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate and present design concepts effectively.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Distinguished taste and flexible style, able to take brand guidelines and interpret them into creative ideas.
  
  

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent years (4) of experience.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web design principles, or desire to learn is a plus.
• Adept at using website content management systems, particularly wordpress, or desire to learn.
• Talent or skills in illustration, motion graphics, video creation, or editing are all a plus.
• Passion for music and a creative mindset with a willingness to push boundaries and explore innovative design solutions.

Benefits

This is a contractor role and does not qualify for company sponsored benefits.

What We Believe In

Discogs’ mission is to serve the music fan in everyone. We represent a diverse and inclusive community, and we are committed to serving our community with innovative and creative solutions. We know that innovation happens best when varying perspectives are embraced and integrated. Our global team reflects our global community.

Discogs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants needing accommodation to apply should contact us at 503-597-6340

If you apply for this role, you will be required to upload a resume, cover letter, and fill out a few questions regarding your application. Once submitted, our hiring team will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Whether you are successful or not, we will store your application and data in our system for a maximum period of one year from the application date in case another role becomes available that you are suitable for. If you have any questions or concerns about us storing this data and/or the period of time, please contact us at [email protected] and we will respond to you within 30 days.