Contract Graphic Designer

LaSalle Network; North Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking a Freelance Graphic Designer for a 3-4 month contract, offering $35/hr+. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong project management skills. The position is primarily remote with occasional onsite meetings in North Chicago. If you're passionate about design and have the required experience, apply today!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunity

Access to design platforms

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally in higher education or nonprofit sector.
• Strong understanding of digital and print layout principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce a variety of materials including reports and brochures.
• Translate complex information into visually appealing designs.
• Maintain brand consistency across all projects.

Skills

Graphic design experience

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Understanding of layout and typography

Experience with accessibility best practices

Project management skills

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Overview

LaSalle Network is looking to hire a Freelance Graphic Designer for a 3-4 month contract. This is for a client in the education space, and they are ideally looking for a designer coming most recently from working in higher education, nonprofit, or an association environment. This position is full-time hours and mostly remote, with occasional onsite requirements in the north suburbs of Chicago.

What You’ll Do

• Design and produce a wide range of materials, including annual reports, event announcements, internal communications, email marketing templates, brochures, and large-format print graphics (such as tradeshow displays and posters).
• Translate complex information into visually compelling and accessible layouts.
• Maintain brand consistency across all design projects, ensuring alignment with visual identity standards.
• Collaborate with writers, marketers, and project stakeholders to develop creative solutions that effectively communicate key messages.
• Prepare files for both print and digital output, coordinating with vendors as needed.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What You Have

• 4+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally within a higher education, nonprofit, or association setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); experience with PowerPoint and/or Canva a plus.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and accessibility best practices for both digital and print design.
• Experience designing multi-page and large-format materials (e.g., annual reports, white papers, banners, tradeshow graphics).
• Your own equipment (client will provide access to design platforms and materials, but must have your own equipment).

This position is a contract opportunity paying $35/hr+ depending on experience and can be fully remote for the right candidate.

If this position sounds like a fit for you, apply today!

Missy Stella
Sr. Marketing Recruiter
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.