Position: Contract-based/Freelance Graphic Designer
Start date: Dependent upon project contracts
Hours: Dependent upon project contracts
Pay per hour: $35-$45/hour (depending on experience level)
Location: Los Angeles, CA or Remote USA
Reports to: Founder/Creative Director
Apply: Apply by emailing resume and portfolio to erika@cielocreativestudio.com

About miracielo creative + collective wellbeing

miracielo is a fully remote, emerging creative studio specializing in the intersection between creativity and collective wellness. The studio was founded in 2022 out of the desire to 1) build a creative workplace that feels expansive and supportive to all parties involved and 2) focus on uplifting clients who envision a better world through their business and organizational offerings. miracielo centers the liberation of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities in our work and collaborations and is expanding our ability to do so by inviting new creative minds into our support system. We are currently hiring contract-based freelance creatives and plan to scale towards being able to hire for permanent roles one day. All applicants are welcome. BIPOC creatives are especially encouraged to apply. U.S. applicants only at this time.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the Creative Director to collaborate on print and digital projects.

• Be a creative partner supporting the client’s goals and audience needs through design solutions that meet those needs.

• Ability to recognize client needs and modify creative strategies to meet those needs.

• Ability to design cohesive and visually compelling social media graphics, presentation decks, infographics, multi-page documents, website graphics, printed collateral, packaging, emails, and the like.

• Produce drafts for review and make revisions based on feedback received from the creative director and client.

• Review final designs for errors and ensure that final products reflect project specifications and meet the original goals of the project, client, and audience needs. 

• Meet the necessary timelines required for each round of feedback and final delivery.

Technical Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience as a graphic designer

• Possess a compelling portfolio showcasing skills that are relevant to the position

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

• Experience with Canva and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Understanding of social media platforms and their best practices

• Ability and willingness to quickly learn various technology platforms and new applications

• Strong understanding of fundamental design concepts such as color theory, typography, and composition

• Ability to execute creative design solutions while staying on brand

Commitment and Awareness

• A deep desire to uplift BIPOC and other marginalized communities through your creative work.

• An established awareness of the unique needs and experiences of BIPOC communities that can support your creative work and design choices.

Personal Skills and Abilities

• A keen eye for detail

• Strong organization, project management, time management, and self-motivation

• Ability to communicate clearly and candidly (oral, written, and video) and share the thinking behind design choices

• Ability to openly receive feedback and engage in constructive dialogue