Remote Editorial Designer — Layout & Brand Systems Expert

YO AI Labs; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking experienced Graphic Designers for editorial, poster and marketing layouts to support a design analysis and annotation project. You will apply typography, composition, and design systems to structure real-world assets for AI training.

The role involves annotating assets, analyzing layouts and hierarchy, and ensuring high-quality annotations while contributing to guidelines and reviews using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in graphic design, editorial, or marketing design.
• Strong portfolio showing typography, layout, color and hierarchy.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe CS, Canva or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Annotate editorial, poster, marketing and short video assets with precise design terms.
• Analyze layouts, typography, hierarchy, grids and visual composition.
• Create high-quality exemplar annotations and identify ambiguous cases.
• Help improve annotation guidelines and maintain quality standards.
• Review and process design files using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Apply knowledge of visual composition to relevant video assets.

Skills

Typography

Layout & Grid Systems

Brand & Template Systems

Adobe/Figma Production Flow

Design Evaluation

English Communication

Education

Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Graphic Designer – Editorial, Poster & Marketing Layout

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

Role Summary

We are seeking experienced Graphic Designers specializing in editorial, poster, and marketing layouts to support a design analysis and annotation project. You'll use your expertise in typography, composition, visual hierarchy, and design systems to analyze and structure real-world creative assets for AI training.

Scope of Work

• Annotate editorial, poster, marketing, and short video assets using precise design terminology.
• Analyze layouts, typography, hierarchy, grids, geometry, and visual composition.
• Create high-quality exemplar annotations and identify ambiguous or complex design cases.
• Help improve annotation guidelines and maintain quality standards.
• Use Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and similar tools to review and process design files.
• Apply knowledge of visual composition, framing, movement, and design principles to relevant video assets.

Required Skills

• Typography
• Layout & Grid Systems
• Brand & Template Systems
• Adobe/Figma Production Flow
• Design Evaluation
• Strong written English and visual communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in graphic, editorial, visual/brand, print, or marketing design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to clearly explain and document design concepts.
• Background in editorial, poster, marketing, motion, or video design is a plus.
• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or equivalent professional experience.