Designer

Elysian Staffing, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Elysian Staffing, LLC client in Richmond, VA is seeking a designer to craft impactful visuals that translate client vision into digital and print assets. The role starts onsite in Richmond with potential for hybrid or remote work based on performance.

Candidates should be in the United States and legally eligible to work. The ideal designer brings 2+ years of graphic design experience, strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of graphic design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Able to create designs for print and digital platforms.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and revising designs.

Responsibilities

• Create implementation of creative assets.
• Create impactful designs that align with client goals and brand vision.
• Create secondary logo marks, color palettes, and branding assets.
• Edit product packaging and design collateral.
• Submit designs for review and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Graphic design

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Creative problem solving

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Canva

Figma

Job description

Our client, a growing creative organization in Richmond, VA, is looking to add a Designer to their team. The goal of the Designer is to create impactful designs that capture and promote the vision of their clients. This is a part-time to full-time role position and is initially onsite in Richmond, VA, with the opportunity to become hybrid or remote based on performance. Candidates must be located in the United States and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Our client’s mission is to offer right-sized, practical solutions while creating and maintaining respectful partnerships with clients. The ideal candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, dependable, open to feedback, and eager to continue developing their design skills.

Responsibilities:

• Create implementation of creative assets
• Create impactful designs that align with client goals and brand vision
• Create secondary logo marks, color palettes, and other branding assets
• Create and edit product packaging and design collateral
• Make design revisions based on client and supervisor feedback
• Submit designs for review and incorporate feedback as needed
• Create logo files, style guides, font packages, and presentations
• Export final files from Illustrator and organize them in Google Drive
• Prepare and send final files at the completion of projects
• Create in-house social media graphics and posts
• Attend client feedback calls and internal meetings as needed
• Collaborate with team members to launch projects and products
• Stay updated on project assignments and deadlines through Basecamp
• Meet deadlines consistently and communicate proactively regarding project status
• Attend occasional meetings and coworking sessions
• Maintain and update portfolio as needed
• Remain open to training and opportunities to learn new skills and design techniques

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of graphic design experience preferred
• Strong graphic design skills and familiarity with fundamental design techniques
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Understanding of visual elements including layout, typography, fonts, spacing, hierarchy, and color
• Solid understanding of color psychology and an interest in continuing to learn
• Portfolio demonstrating real-world design work; corporate or business-oriented work is a plus
• Ability to create designs for both print and digital platforms
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Team player who is also comfortable working independently
• Reliable, accountable, and responsive
• Comfortable receiving feedback from clients and supervisors and making revisions accordingly
• Eager to learn and open to training and feedback
• Ability to work during business hours and attend occasional meetings and coworking sessions
• Access to a Mac or computer capable of running Adobe Creative Suite effectively
• Web design or website building/editing experience is a plus
• Experience with Canva and/or Figma is a plus
• Branding experience, including mood boards, color palettes, and brand guidelines is a plus
• Packaging design experience is a plus
• Strong project management and self-management skills is a plus
• Writing ability for website and social media content is a plus