Remote Graphic & Editorial Design Critique Expert

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Graphic and Editorial Design Expert for a fully remote contractor role. The candidate will review and judge designs for print and digital publications, ensuring alignment with briefs, readability and brand style.

Responsibilities include analyzing layouts, typography, color, and image integration, and writing concise explanations for design decisions. Prior experience as graphic/editorial/layout/publication designer or art director is required; daily use of InDesign,

Qualifications

• Professional work as a graphic designer, editorial designer, layout designer, publication designer, art director or brand designer.
• Daily use of professional tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop or Figma.
• Experience with real jobs: briefs, revisions, production files and delivery to a client or publisher.

Responsibilities

• Review designs and briefs, judge layout, readability and brief match, and explain decisions in writing.
• Review graphic and editorial design work and judge what works and why, for pages, publications or brand pieces.
• Explain design decisions in writing for reviewers to follow your reasoning.
• Flag production issues such as wrong format, low resolution, margins, or print color.

Skills

Graphic design

Editorial design

Layout design

Publication design

Art direction

Brand design

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

Job description

Zekai is seeking a Graphic and Editorial Design Expert for a fully remote contractor role. The candidate will review and judge designs for print and digital publications, ensuring alignment with briefs, readability and brand style.

Responsibilities include analyzing layouts, typography, color, and image integration, and writing concise explanations for design decisions. Prior experience as graphic/editorial/layout/publication designer or art director is required; daily use of InDesign,