Communications Design Contractor

About the role

spherical is seeking a Communications Design Contractor for a six-month term. This role involves collaborating with the Design Director and Senior Designer on two key areas: the ongoing creation of Neighbors: A Living Infrastructure Magazine and various brand and marketing design initiatives. This is a remote, 32-40 hour per week contract position.

Key facts

What you'll do

Assist in evolving the visual direction of Neighbors magazine and support the creation of new content.

Work with editors and producers to develop engaging digital storytelling layouts for bi-weekly articles.

Refine existing templates for recurring story formats and design new ones for emerging content types.

Partner with producers to adapt stories into social media assets that align with the brand and perform well across different platforms.

Help maintain and update the Neighbors brand guidelines and style guide.

Contribute to various studio projects, including brand identity, marketing materials, and social media graphics.

Design page layouts and produce visual assets for the studio's website, social media, and blog.

Create a range of communications, such as presentation decks, email newsletters, and marketing collateral.

Requirements

A portfolio demonstrating experience in brand identity, communications, and digital content design is essential.

Proven professional experience designing for various digital mediums and formats.

A solid understanding of graphic design principles, including typography, color, layout, imagery, and composition.

Experience with brand identity and campaign design for both print and digital applications.

Proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Comfort and discernment in utilizing AI-assisted design tools and workflows.

The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and provide timely updates on any challenges.

A commitment to high-quality craft and meeting deadlines consistently.

A thorough and exploratory approach to design, willing to investigate different concepts.

A collaborative spirit with a constructive and solutions-oriented attitude.

The capacity to accept creative direction and iterate designs efficiently and accurately.

Nice to have

Formal education in graphic design or a related field.

Experience in editorial design.

Skills & tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Practical notes

This is a remote contract role for 6 months, requiring 32-40 hours per week. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. Applications should include a resume, portfolio, and a brief statement of interest.