About This Role
As a Graphic Designer, the contractor plays a central role in crafting compelling visual content for our client customers. This role is built for a skilled, production-focused designer who brings strong design principles and communication-focused thinking to every request, translating client briefs into polished, brand-aligned assets across print, digital, and presentation formats.
Specific Scope Of Services
- Apply strong graphic design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy, to craft professional, high-quality digital and print assets aligned to client briefs and brand guidelines.
- Develop design assets primarily using Canva and the Affinity Suite, while remaining adaptable across creative software ecosystems, including Adobe.
- Prepare and deliver print-ready files across common formats (flyers, brochures, labels, merchandise, and similar collateral), with an understanding of print production standards such as bleed, trim, and color mode requirements.
- Design business presentations and slide decks that go beyond aesthetics, applying information hierarchy, branded slide composition, and visual storytelling to communicate ideas clearly and effectively for business audiences.
- Handle multiple design projects per day across various clients and industries.
- Engage regularly with Customers, and other team members to ensure design quality adheres to brand guidelines.
- Engage with Design Pickle's customers, understanding their queue and overall process, and address graphic design-related concerns effectively.
- Organize digital assets, including images, project files, and graphics, efficiently.
- Stay updated with the latest design tools, trends, and techniques to ensure the highest quality output.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in core graphic design principles including typography, color theory, composition, layout, and visual hierarchy.
- Demonstrated ability to apply communication-focused design thinking across deliverable types, translating client goals into visually compelling, audience-appropriate assets.
- Proficiency in graphic design tools, including Canva as a primary delivery platform, with experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or the Affinity Suite (Pixel, Vector, Layout).
- Ability to transition between Adobe and Affinity-based workflows as needed.
- Solid understanding of print production standards including bleed, trim, safe zones, and color modes (CMYK/RGB).
- Proficiency in presentation tools such as Canva, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote, with demonstrated ability to design business presentations using visual storytelling, information hierarchy, and branded slide composition.
- Experience crafting visually appealing designs aligned with brand guidelines across digital, print, and presentation formats.
- Ability and adaptability to learn new tools and techniques quickly.
- A growth mindset: openness to receive feedback, learn new processes, and continuously improve your craft.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills for efficient project execution.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to ensure client satisfaction.
- Intermediate/Advanced English proficiency (Upper Intermediate B2 English level), both orally and in writing, for effective client communication and seamless team interactions.
A Strong Portfolio With Examples Such As
- Social media and digital ads
- Print materials (flyers, brochures, labels)
- Logos and branding
- Merchandise designs
- Presentations (PPT/Google Slides) demonstrating visual storytelling and slide composition
- Web layouts (design only)
- Simple GIFs and infographics
