Allocate - Freelance Graphic Designer (Junior Level) (Remote)

Graphic Designer is needed in Palo Alto, United States.

Client: Allocate

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Contract: undefined

Job Description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and design-savvy Junior Freelance Graphic Designer to support our marketing team with the creation of polished digital assets and well-structured presentation decks. This role is ideal for a freelancer with a strong visual eye, excellent formatting discipline, and a desire to work in a high-quality, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include designing digital assets for marketing use, building and formatting high-quality presentation decks for internal and external use, maintaining brand consistency, supporting template updates, iterating on feedback, and ensuring optimized visuals for various platforms.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of graphic design experience (freelance, internship, or part-time experience welcome).

• Strong proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and either Google Slides or PowerPoint.

• Excellent attention to detail—especially in layout, spacing, typography, and formatting.

• Able to follow design direction and brand guidelines with precision.

• Strong communication and organizational skills; can work independently and meet deadlines.

• Bonus: Basic familiarity with Canva, or content management tools.

• Preferred / Nice to Have: Some experience creating assets for social media, email, or digital marketing campaigns; exposure to print production workflows; basic skills or interest in motion or animation; experience in a startup or fast-moving environment; familiarity with adapting brand systems across multiple digital platforms; and a portfolio that demonstrates clean, modern, professional design work, particularly decks or digital visuals.

Additional Information

• Compensation: $30–$55/hr, depending on experience, portfolio strength, and location.

• Engagement type: Freelance, project-based with potential for ongoing work.

• Fully remote, with flexibility on hours as long as deadlines are met.

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without visa sponsorship.