Visual Communication Designer (Remote | $50–$105/hr)

Synthires; United States; Remote; AUD 69,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Graphic and Editorial Design Expert to evaluate design projects, editorial layouts, and visual communications for quality, readability, and alignment with creative briefs.

The role involves reviewing posters, publication covers, page layouts, and brand materials to assess visual effectiveness, typography, spacing, color, and overall presentation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in professional design tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop or Figma.
• Hands-on experience with real design projects, briefs, revisions, and client deliveries.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory and grid systems.
• Ability to evaluate design quality and explain why one concept works better.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate designs, posters, covers, page layouts and brand materials against briefs.
• Assess visual hierarchy, typography, spacing, color and image relationships.
• Review readability, balance and overall visual appeal of layouts.
• Identify production issues like file formats, low-res images, margins and color inconsistencies.
• Ensure designs align with brand guidelines and publication standards.
• Compare concepts and justify preferred options with clear feedback.

Skills

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

Typography

Layout design

Visual hierarchy

Attention to detail

Production files

Client deliveries

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.