Freelance Graphic Designer at Idea Peddler Austin, TX

Carlsbad Tech; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits

401k matching

Generous paid time off

Tech kit

Health club stipend

Cell phone credit

Catered weekly meal

Recurring educational opportunities

Job summary

A creative agency in Austin is seeking a part-time Freelance Graphic Designer who can work 20 hours per week. The role requires strong design fundamentals and experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, experiment, and grow their skills, with the potential to transition to a full-time position. Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth and client interaction await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of design fundamentals: layout, typography, color, and composition.
• Experience with design software like Adobe Creative Suite.
• Creative portfolio showcasing design range and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging graphics across various mediums.
• Collaborate with team to develop creative concepts.
• Bring ideas to life and push creative boundaries.

Skills

Design fundamentals

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Figma

Google Slides

Canva

Illustration

Photography

3D design

Job description

Freelance Graphic Designer job at Idea Peddler. Austin, TX.

At Idea Peddler, we see our talent as the next wave of creative thinkers and investing in them means investing in the future of our industry. Fresh ideas and perspectives challenge us to think differently, and in return, we offer real‑world opportunities to build skills, confidence, and a professional network through hands‑on client experience.

We're looking for a part‑time Graphic Designer (20 hours per week) a creative with sharp design instincts, a knack for motion graphics and video editing, and a curiosity that drives exploration across new mediums. Illustration chops are a plus; a dash of UI/UX curiosity is the cherry on top. If you love bringing ideas to life, not just pushing pixels, we'd love to meet you.

This is a great fit for a designer seeking steady, flexible work with room to grow.

What You Bring

• Strong grasp of design fundamentals: layout, typography, color, and composition
• Experience with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Figma
• Familiarity with Google Slides and Canva
• A creative portfolio showcasing your design range and problem‑solving ability
• Bonus: Illustration, photography, or 3D design experience
• Eagerness to learn, experiment, and grow—no task too small, no idea too big

This position is 20 hours per week. We're in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and would love for you to be too but understand the flex life of the freelancer. This is a great opportunity to gain professional experience, grow your network, and learn more about yourself and the industry. This position has the potential to turn into a full‑time position if that's what you're looking for, based on business needs and future growth of the agency.

About Idea Peddler:

What’s it like to work at Idea Peddler?
We're the rehab for big agency life. If you love doing smart and thoughtful work, but hate the big agency B.S., Idea Peddler might be the place for you. With appreciative and purpose‑driven clients, a caring and transparent team culture, and true work‑life balance, Idea Peddler is a place where you can thrive based on your own drive; a true meritocracy. In addition to having the chops to concept and execute campaigns flawlessly, curiosity, adventure, and a damn good attitude will carry you far here. We are a team of self‑starters who hold dear our core values of adventure, accountability, discernment, motivation and no B.S. Full‑time members of our team are rewarded for hard work and have immediate access to a robust benefits package that includes health, vision and dental benefits; 401k matching; generous paid time off; tech kit; health club stipend; cell phone credit; catered weekly meal; recurring educational opportunities and more!

Idea Peddler, founded in 2011, is a full‑service agency operating on a hybrid work model that offers big agency expertise with boutique agency service. We create bespoke campaigns that deliver on clients' unique goals and follow through with exceptional execution. In uncertain times, ideas win. Ideas that inspire. Ideas that shift behavior. And ideas that create growth. Idea Peddler holds true to the promise of doing good work for nice people.

Idea Peddler is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.