Remote Graphic Designer - Brand & Campaigns

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphics Designer to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The Graphics Designer will develop compelling visual content that supports branding, marketing, communications, digital campaigns, and presentations across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of visual communication, excellent design capabilities, and the ability to transform concepts into polished assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of professional experience in graphic design, visual communications, marketing design, or a related creative role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with digital design, print, branding, marketing, and corporate communications.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong knowledge of typography, color theory, composition, visual hierarchy, layout, and design principles.
• Experience creating graphics for websites, social media, email campaigns, presentations, advertising, and other digital channels.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent visual standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and translate ideas into polished and visually effective designs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Familiarity with Figma, Canva, After Effects, Premiere Pro, or similar creative tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of motion graphics, animation, UX/UI design, video production, or interactive media is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, accept constructive feedback, and consistently deliver high-quality creative work.

Responsibilities

• Develop original graphic concepts and visual designs for digital, print, marketing, and corporate communications projects.
• Create promotional materials, social media graphics, presentations, advertisements, brochures, newsletters, reports, flyers, and branded content.
• Design visual assets for websites, email campaigns, digital platforms, internal communications, and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, product, and business teams to understand project requirements and creative objectives.
• Translate creative briefs, campaign messaging, and business concepts into effective visual solutions.
• Apply established brand guidelines consistently across typography, color, imagery, layouts, and other visual elements.
• Edit, retouch, resize, and optimize images and graphics for different digital and print applications.
• Prepare production-ready files while ensuring designs meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Manage multiple design assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting project deadlines.
• Participate in creative reviews and brainstorming sessions and incorporate feedback from stakeholders into final deliverables.
• Maintain organized libraries of design assets, templates, source files, graphics, and brand materials.
• Research emerging graphic design trends, creative technologies, software, and visual communication techniques.
• Support basic motion graphics, animation, video editing, and interactive design projects when required.
• Coordinate with printers, vendors, agencies, and external creative partners to ensure accurate production of physical and digital materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve creative workflows, design templates, production processes, and asset management.
• Ensure all completed designs meet brand standards, project objectives, accessibility considerations, and quality expectations.

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphics Designer to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The Graphics Designer will develop compelling visual content that supports branding, marketing, communications, digital campaigns, and presentations across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of visual communication, excellent design capabilities, and the ability to transform concepts into polished assets.