Communications Design Contractor
1 мес. назад
Remote
typographydigital storytellingeditorial designgraphic design
Communications Design Contractor to work remotely producing a magazine and brand/marketing design.
Обязанности
- is a transdisciplinary research and design studio working to regenerate the health and integrity of Earth's living systems.
- We are looking for a Communications Design Contractor to join our team for a six-month engagement. This designer will work closely with 's Design Director and Senior Designer on two primary tracks of work: the ongoing design and production of Neighbors: A Living Infrastructure Magazine , and a range of brand and marketing design.
- This is a 32-40-hour/week remote contract position reporting directly to the Design Director.
Как откликнуться
- is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
- We are happy to provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. Please let us know what you need.
- Please send your resume, portfolio, and a brief note about why this role interests you.
Другое
- Neighbors is a collection of stories from Angelenos about the futures we are building together. Produced by for the Living Infrastructure Field Kit, , the magazine uplifts examples of living infrastructure already taking shape through non-fiction, fiction, photography, and more. Neighbors launched in June 2026 and publishes new stories every two weeks.
- The design of Neighbors is bold, editorial, and deeply considered. It’s rooted in a strong typographic sensibility and a commitment to immersive digital storytelling. The right candidate will be excited to help shape and evolve a publication that is just getting started.
- Under the direction of the Design Director, the Communications Design Contractor will help evolve the design of Neighbors and support the production of ongoing content:
- Collaborate with editors, producers, and creatives to conceptualize and design immersive digital storytelling experiences for articles published every two weeks
- Iterate existing templates for recurring story formats and design new templates for new story types
- Collaborate with producers to translate stories into social media content that is on-brand, distinctive, and designed to perform across platforms
- Evolve and maintain the Neighbors brand guidelines and style guide
- Working under the direction of the Design Director, this designer will:
- Contribute to engagements as directed, including brand identity, marketing materials, and social media design.
- Design page layouts and produce creative assets for the studio's website, social media, and blog
- Design and produce a range of communications including presentation decks, email newsletters, and marketing collateral
- Formal education in graphic design or a related field is a plus, though equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio are equally valued.
- Demonstrated professional experience designing across digital mediums and formats
- A strong portfolio demonstrating work across brand identity, communications, and digital content. Please include your portfolio link with your application
- Strong foundation in graphic design fundamentals: typography, color, layout, imagery, and composition
- Experience in brand identity and campaign design for both print and digital is required
- Editorial design experience is a plus, though not required to apply
- Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Healthy balance of comfort, curiosity and discernment in the use of AI-assisted tools and workflows
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep the Design Director informed of any issues in real time
- High standards of craft with a consistent ability to meet deadlines
- A thorough, exploratory approach to design and willing to push ideas before landing on the right solution
- Collaborative, with a graceful, solutions-oriented approach under pressure
- Comfortable taking creative direction and iterating quickly and accurately
- Duration: 6 months
- Hours: 32-40 hours
- Rate : $100/hr
- Location: Remote
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Reporting to: Michael Yap, Design Director