Diseñador Gráfico Freelance - Arte y Cultura

Placements24; Mérida; Hybrid; MXN 641,000 - 1,538,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote contract

Portfolio building opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Graphic Designer for remote freelance engagement focused on arts and culture. You’ll translate briefs into compelling visuals across branding, social, web, and print; collaborating with marketing, curatorial, and communications teams to ensure brand alignment.

The ideal candidate has strong typography, color theory, layout, and hierarchy skills, with experience in social and email graphics. Remote work offers flexible hours and project-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio in arts and culture projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Excellent typography, color theory, layout and visual hierarchy understanding.
• Experience creating digital graphics for social media, web and email marketing.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute design ideas from client briefs.
• Strong written and spoken English for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to meet deadlines remotely.
• Passion for art, music, theater or cultural disciplines is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design visual assets including branding, promos, social graphics, banners, and digital ads.
• Translate briefs into innovative design solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing, curatorial, and communications teams for brand consistency.
• Create layouts for digital and print publications like catalogs, brochures, flyers, and event programs.
• Prepare artwork for print production and digital deployment per specs.
• Stay updated on latest design trends and software updates in arts culture.
• Manage multiple projects with timely delivery and quality.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance visual impact of cultural projects.
• Maintain an organized digital asset management system for graphics.
• Participate in remote team meetings and provide design feedback.

Skills

Typography

Color theory

Layout

Visual hierarchy

Remote collaboration

Time management

Creative thinking

Communication (English)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a forward-thinking organization deeply embedded in the artistic and cultural landscape, operating on a fully remote basis. We are searching for a highly creative and technically adept Diseñador Gráfico Freelance to conceptualize and execute compelling visual materials that amplify our cultural initiatives. This role is critical in translating abstract artistic concepts into tangible visual communication across various platforms. You will have the autonomy to work from your preferred location, connecting with a passionate team dedicated to bringing art and culture to a broader audience. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote environment, possesses exceptional design skills, and has a keen eye for aesthetic detail relevant to the arts sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design a wide range of visual assets, including branding elements, promotional materials, social media graphics, website banners, and digital advertisements.
• Translate project briefs and artistic visions into innovative and engaging design solutions.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, curatorial, and communications teams to ensure visual consistency and brand alignment across all projects.
• Create layouts for digital and print publications, such as exhibition catalogs, brochures, flyers, and event programs.
• Prepare final artwork files for print production and digital deployment, ensuring adherence to technical specifications.
• Stay abreast of the latest design trends, software updates, and best practices in visual communication, particularly within the arts and culture domain.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.
• Proactively contribute creative ideas to enhance the visual impact of our client's cultural projects and campaigns.
• Maintain an organized digital asset management system for all created graphics.
• Participate actively in remote team meetings and provide constructive feedback on design concepts.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, with a portfolio showcasing strong design skills and a focus on arts and culture projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Excellent understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience in creating digital graphics for social media, web, and email marketing.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute design ideas from scratch based on client briefs.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in written and verbal English, for effective remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A passion for art, music, theater, or other cultural disciplines is highly desirable.
• Experience with motion graphics or video editing software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro) is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality, polished work.

Benefits

• As a remote contractor, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere, setting your own hours to a degree that aligns with project deadlines.
• This role offers competitive compensation for each project undertaken, providing a steady stream of engaging work within the arts and culture sector.
• You’ll have the opportunity to build a strong portfolio with diverse and impactful projects, contributing to a meaningful mission.
• Direct collaboration with a passionate and dedicated team, regardless of physical location, fosters a sense of community and shared purpose.
• We value creativity and innovation, offering a platform for designers to truly express their artistic vision.