Visual Designer

Contra - Santa Monica, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Monica, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are looking for a versatile and creative Visual Designer to join our team on a freelance basis. This role focuses on bringing our brand to life through visually appealing and cohesive designs that resonate with our audience and reflect our mission.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging visual assets that enhance user experience and align with the brand's identity across web, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on design objectives, working closely with product managers, marketers, and developers to understand project requirements.
• Ensure design quality and consistency by maintaining high standards and brand consistency in all visuals.
• Create adaptable assets for various platforms, designing in different formats to ensure usability across web, mobile, and social channels.
• Iterate and refine designs based on feedback from stakeholders to enhance and polish designs, delivering final versions that meet project goals and expectations.
• Contribute to the design system and guidelines, supporting the development and maintenance of our design system.

Requirements

• Strong design portfolio showcasing a range of visual design work.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and visual composition.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate design concepts effectively.
• Experience in creating designs for various digital platforms, including web and social media.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and best practices.
• Experience in motion graphics or animation.
• Knowledge of front-end development (HTML/CSS) is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects
• Creative and collaborative work environment