Graphic Designer

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a remote Graphic Design contractor to contribute creative expertise on a client project. You will apply your domain knowledge to help train next-generation AI systems, shaping how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality visual input.

This role requires a strong portfolio across digital, print, and branding, proficiency with industry-standard tools, and clear design rationales. Remote work is supported worldwide.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio across digital, print, and branding projects.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing constructive design critique in teams.
• Strong understanding of current design trends and user-centered design.
• Ability to manage multiple design deliverables remotely.
• Familiarity with AI or data-driven design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality visual assets aligned with guidelines and brand standards.
• Assess and critique existing graphics, providing actionable improvements.
• Create digital illustrations, layouts, and graphics for diverse applications.
• Document design decisions and rationales clearly.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Iterate based on feedback to refine outputs for clarity and impact.
• Maintain organized files for seamless handoffs.

Skills

Design tools

Portfolio

Written & verbal comms

Feedback & critique

Design trends

Multi-task / remote work

AI awareness

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Role Title: Graphic Design

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging Graphic Design experts to contribute creative expertise on a customer project. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Deliver high-quality visual assets in alignment with provided guidelines and brand standards.
• Assess and critique existing graphic materials, providing actionable insights for enhancement and improvement.
• Create compelling digital illustrations, layouts, and graphics for diverse applications, ensuring consistency and innovation.
• Document and communicate creative decisions, methodologies, and design rationales clearly and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders via written and verbal channels to ensure deliverables meet expectations and requirements.
• Participate in iterative feedback cycles, refining and optimizing graphic outputs for clarity, usability, and impact.
• Maintain organized files and deliverables for seamless project handoffs and downstream usage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard graphic design tools (such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing expertise in digital, print, and/or branding projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and proactive collaboration.
• Experience providing constructive feedback and design critique in collaborative environments.
• Strong understanding of current design trends, visual storytelling, and user-centered design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple design deliverables, prioritize effectively, and work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or data-driven design workflows is a plus but not required.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.