Editorial Designer (Remote | $50–$105/hr)

Synthires; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking an experienced Graphic and Editorial Design Expert for a fully remote contractor role. You will review posters, publication covers, page layouts, and brand materials for readability, typography, spacing, and visual impact, providing clear written feedback.

Proficiency with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Figma is required, and you must justify design choices to clients. This worldwide remote opportunity favors candidates with strong typography and layout skills and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as graphic/editorial designer or art director.
• Proficiency with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Figma.
• Ability to explain design decisions clearly in writing.
• Experience with real design projects from briefs to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate designs against briefs and target audiences.
• Assess visual hierarchy, typography, spacing, color, and image relationships.
• Review layouts for readability, balance, and overall visual appeal.
• Identify production issues like file formats, resolution, margins, color.
• Ensure designs follow brand guidelines and publication standards.
• Compare concepts and select those that meet objectives.
• Provide clear written feedback supporting each evaluation.

Skills

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

Typography

Layout design

Editorial design

Art direction

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Figma

Job description

Graphic and Editorial Design Expert (Remote | $50–$105/hr)

Position: Graphic and Editorial Design Expert

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $50–$105 per hour

Location: Fully Remote (Worldwide)

About the Opportunity

micro1 is seeking experienced Graphic and Editorial Design Experts to evaluate graphic design projects, editorial layouts, and visual communication materials for quality, readability, and alignment with creative briefs.

In this role, you will review posters, publication covers, page layouts, brand materials, and other design assets to assess their visual effectiveness, typography, spacing, composition, and overall presentation.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in graphic design, editorial design, publication design, layout design, or art direction who can provide informed feedback and explain their creative decisions clearly.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate graphic designs, posters, publication covers, page layouts, and brand materials against specific briefs and target audiences.
• Assess visual hierarchy, typography, spacing, color combinations, and the relationship between text and images.
• Review layouts for readability, consistency, balance, and overall visual appeal.
• Identify production-related issues, including incorrect file formats, low-resolution images, margin errors, and print color inconsistencies.
• Ensure designs align with brand guidelines, publication standards, and creative requirements.
• Compare different design concepts and determine which best meets the intended objectives.
• Provide clear written explanations and constructive feedback supporting each design evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience as a graphic designer, editorial designer, layout designer, publication designer, art director, or brand designer.
• Proficiency in professional design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or Figma.
• Hands-on experience working on real design projects involving creative briefs, revisions, production files, and client or publisher deliveries.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout composition, visual hierarchy, color theory, and graphic design principles.
• Ability to evaluate design quality and explain why one design works better than another.
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and visual judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for print publications, digital media, marketing materials, or brand communications.
• Background in editorial production, publishing, advertising, or creative agencies.
• Experience preparing print-ready files and managing production requirements.
• Familiarity with design standards, publication guidelines, and digital design specifications.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to provide objective creative feedback.

Compensation & Engagement

• Hourly Pay: $50–$105 per hour.
• Engagement Type: Independent Contractor.
• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote.
• Location: Worldwide.