Freelance Graphic Designers at NADA

NADA; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work model

Varied projects

Job summary

NADA is seeking 2-3 experienced freelance graphic designers to support a variety of print and digital projects from our Tysons, VA headquarters. This is a freelance independent contractor role, hybrid-remote with some work on-site, and candidates must deliver polished, production-ready materials on a project-by-project basis.

You will create print and digital materials, follow brand standards, and manage production-ready files while incorporating feedback and meeting tight timelines across

Qualifications

• Experience creating both print and digital materials.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to work independently from project briefs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce print and digital materials following brand standards.
• Prepare production-ready files with proper sizing, bleeds, and formats.
• Incorporate feedback and deliver on project timelines.
• Manage projects from brief to final delivery.
• Communicate progress and deadlines with stakeholders.

Skills

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Print design

Digital design

Brand guidelines

Time management

Communication

Adobe CC

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. We’re building a network of dependable Freelance Graphic Designers to support a variety of as‑needed print and digital projects. We’re looking for 2-3 experienced designers who can work independently, follow established brand standards, take direction and feedback, and deliver polished, production‑ready work. This position is hybrid‑remote with some work based out of our headquarters office in Tysons, VA.

Services May Include

• Design and produce print and digital materials, including brochures, publications, presentations, social media graphics, event materials, signage, and marketing communications.
• Create designs that follow established brand standards and maintain consistency across materials and platforms.
• Prepare final production‑ready files for print and digital distribution, including proper sizing, resolution, bleeds, and file formats.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions and deliver final materials within agreed‑upon project timelines.
• Manage assigned projects independently from initial creative direction through final delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience creating both print and digital materials, such as brochures, publications, presentations, social media graphics, event materials, signage, and other marketing or communications pieces
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and/or other professional design tools.
• Strong knowledge of layout, typography, image selection and editing, and visual hierarchy, with the ability to create clean, polished designs for different formats and audiences.
• Experience preparing production‑ready files for print and digital use, including appropriate file formats, sizing, resolution, bleeds, and other basic production specifications.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines and maintaining consistency across different materials, while incorporating feedback and revisions.
• Ability to work independently from a project brief or creative direction, ask questions when needed, and manage assignments through final delivery.
• Strong communication and time‑management skills, including responsiveness to project requests, status updates, feedback, and deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or competing deadlines when needed and communicate early if timing or scope changes.
• Availability to work on an as‑needed, project‑by‑project basis, including occasional projects with short turnaround times.

Freelance Contractor Details

This is a freelance independent contractor relationship, not a full‑time position. Project volume and timing will vary, and there is no guaranteed minimum number of projects or hours. Assignments will be offered based on project needs and designer availability. Project scope, deadlines, and expectations will be communicated before work begins. Selected designers will be required to sign an independent contractor agreement and submit invoices for completed services in accordance with agreed‑upon payment terms.