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

Synthires; New York (NY); Remote; USD 69,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking experienced Graphic and Editorial Design Experts to evaluate design projects for quality and alignment with briefs. This remote contractor role involves reviewing posters, publication covers, layouts, and brand materials to assess visual effectiveness.

Ideal candidates have strong typography, spacing, color theory, and the ability to explain design decisions clearly. Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Figma is required, with attention to production details and

Qualifications

• Proficiency with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Figma.
• Experience with real briefs and client/publisher deliveries.
• Strong typography and layout expertise.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate designs, posters, covers, and brand materials against briefs and audiences.
• Assess typography, spacing, color, and readability relationships.
• Review layouts for readability, balance, and visual appeal.
• Identify production issues like file formats, resolution, margins, and color inconsistencies.
• Ensure designs align with brand guidelines and publication standards.
• Compare concepts to determine best objective fit.
• Provide clear written explanations and constructive feedback.

Skills

Typography & Layout

Visual Hierarchy

Color Theory

Critical Design Evaluation

Attention to Detail

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote.
• Location: Worldwide.