Freelance Graphic Designer — On-Call Contract Work

Job summary

Create and update print and digital marketing materials, including brochures, posters, flyers, and advertising pieces, while following established brand guidelines. Prepare artwork and files to meet printer specifications, adapt designs to different formats, and manage revisions and deadlines on a project-by-project basis.

Job details

Just Like Family Home Care is looking for a reliable freelance graphic designer we can call on as projects arise. This is not a position with set or guaranteed hours. There may be times when we have several projects underway and other times when little or no work is available. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable with that kind of flexible, ongoing relationship and who can become familiar with our brand over time. What you may work on Projects could include: Brochures, posters, flyers and other advertising materials Print and digital marketing pieces Preparing logos and other artwork as print-ready files Adapting existing designs into different formats or sizes Creating materials within our established brand guidelines Preparing files according to printer specifications Occasional updates to existing materials Most projects will follow an established brand, although there may also be opportunities to bring fresh ideas to the work. What we’re looking for The right person will have: Professional graphic design experience A strong portfolio of print and marketing materials Experience preparing production-ready files for commercial printing Strong attention to detail, including sizing, bleed, colour settings and file formats The ability to follow established brand guidelines Clear communication and reliable follow-through The flexibility to take on occasional, sporadic projects The ability to manage revisions and meet agreed-upon deadlines About the arrangement This is an independent contractor opportunity. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, based on our needs and your availability. There are no guaranteed hours or minimum amount of work. To apply, please send: A short introduction and summary of your experience A link to your portfolio, particularly examples of brochures, posters, advertisements or other print materials Your hourly rate and/or typical project rates Your general availability and usual turnaround time Confirmation that you are comfortable with work being sporadic The design programs you use Your location and time zone Please send your information to marketing@justlikefamily.ca with the subject line Freelance Graphic Designer.

What you’ll do

Create and update print and digital marketing materials, including brochures, posters, flyers, and advertising pieces, while following established brand guidelines. Prepare artwork and files to meet printer specifications, adapt designs to different formats, and manage revisions and deadlines on a project-by-project basis.

Requirements

Applicants should have professional graphic design experience, a strong portfolio of print and marketing work, and experience preparing production-ready files for commercial printing. They should be detail-oriented, able to follow brand guidelines, communicate reliably, manage revisions and deadlines, and be comfortable with sporadic project work.

Listed skills

• Graphic Design · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Graphic Design
• Print Design
• Marketing Materials
• Production-Ready File Preparation
• Commercial Printing
• Brand Guidelines
• Logo Preparation
• Print Specifications
• Attention To Detail
• File Formatting
• Design Adaptation
• Communication
• Deadline Management
• Revision Management

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Marketing