Freelance and remote graphic design jobs in New York, US

Authentic Live, the events and experiences division of Authentic Brands Group, is seeking a Graphic Designer for a six-month temporary position. The role provides creative support across live events, experiences, partnerships, hospitality programs, and new business initiatives. The Graphic Designer will collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Sales, Production, event producers, and external partners to transform concepts and brand direction into polished creative. Work will cover social and digital content, client-facing presentations, event branding, production materials, and on-site creative requirements. Key responsibilities include: Design social media, digital, print, and experiential assets for events, partnerships, announcements, and marketing campaigns. Develop event identities, key art, invitations, signage, wayfinding, menus, credentials, stage graphics, screen content, branded installations, step-and-repeats, and other environmental graphics. Design and format client-facing pitch decks, sponsorship proposals, event concepts, and new business presentations. Translate written concepts and event ideas into visually compelling presentations and creative materials. Create presentation templates and systems that improve consistency and team efficiency. Adapt brand guidelines across multiple formats, platforms, and partner requirements. Resize, version, and prepare creative for different channels and use cases. Prepare production-ready files for fabrication, printing, and event production. Coordinate with event producers and vendors to ensure assets meet technical specifications and delivery requirements. Manage creative file versioning and final-file delivery across multiple events and vendors. Support on-site creative needs and last-minute production updates when required. Maintain organized creative files, templates, logos, brand guidelines, and shared assets. Manage multiple requests while prioritizing event schedules, client deadlines, and business needs. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced live-events environment, balancing creative quality with speed, flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail. Requirements Three to five or more years of graphic design experience, preferably in events, experiential marketing, entertainment, sports, hospitality, agency, or a similar fast-paced environment. A strong portfolio demonstrating presentation design, digital and social creative, branding, and print or experiential production. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Strong PowerPoint and/or Google Slides design skills, as presentation design will be a significant part of the role. Knowledge of print production, large-format graphics, file preparation, and vendor specifications. Ability to work within established brand guidelines while developing new creative concepts. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Ability to receive feedback from multiple stakeholders and quickly implement revisions. Highly organized, collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach. Experience working with major consumer brands and/or live events is desirable. Company Information Authentic Brands Group is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. Its portfolio includes more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers through a global network of licensees and strategic partners. Authentic promotes an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise support creativity, innovation, and business performance. The company is headquartered in New York City, with offices including Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai. Compensation The primary location hourly rate is $45 per hour. Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. The company does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who require an accommodation may contact [email protected]. Fraud Alert Authentic warns candidates about fraudulent job offers and interview requests from individuals impersonating the company. Legitimate job postings are available only through authentic.com or Authentic’s verified LinkedIn page. Authentic will not request sensitive personal information, payment, or banking details during the hiring process. The company does not conduct interviews through Teams or Zoom without prior email correspondence from a verified @authentic.com address. Suspected impersonation should be reported to [email protected]. For information about applicant data and privacy, review Authentic’s Privacy Policy at https://authentic.com/pages/privacy-policy. Read more

Bring bold visual storytelling to one of the internet's most-loved food brands. As Temporary Designer at Delish, you'll help shape engaging experiences across digital, social, video, and print, creating work that inspires millions of food lovers every day. Requirements Bachelor's degree in graphic arts or a related field, or equivalent experience. 4–5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably within publishing, editorial media, or a related creative environment. Experience designing for editorial, digital, and social platforms while maintaining a cohesive visual brand identity. Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, and a basic understanding of HTML. Strong typography, photo-editing, and visual storytelling skills with a portfolio demonstrating excellence across digital and social media. Ability to distinguish platform-specific design needs rather than simply resizing assets across channels. Collaborative mindset with the ability to incorporate feedback, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, solution-oriented, and comfortable working independently while partnering across creative and editorial teams. Motion design, animation, video editing, or Adobe After Effects experience is a plus. Key Responsibilities Design compelling creative assets for digital, social, video, and print platforms that elevate the Delish brand. Collaborate with social and video teams to develop templates, graphic systems, title cards, lower thirds, end cards, thumbnails, and other visual assets for recurring content series. Translate digital templates into Figma to support efficient editorial workflows. Build and manage content within the content management system while maintaining brand consistency and quality. Create engaging recipe graphics, infographics, and social media assets for platforms including Instagram and Facebook. Design magazine layouts, manage production files throughout the creative process, and ensure projects remain on schedule. Set up Figma files for new quarterly issues and export/package final files for production. Produce occasional editorial illustrations and support cross-functional creative initiatives as needed. Additional Information This is a fully remote position. The hourly rate for this role is $40.00–$50.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more