Linda Werner & Associates - Freelance Brand Designer (Part-Time)

Brand Designer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Linda Werner & Associates

Location: New York, NY

Contract: undefined

Job Description

A leading global design organization is seeking a highly creative and versatile Freelance Brand Designer to support two interconnected creative teams focused on public-facing storytelling and internal brand expression. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working across a wide range of visual formats, and has a strong command of brand systems, social media design, and narrative-driven content. The designer will contribute to both external storytelling initiatives and internal brand moments, producing high-quality visual assets that reflect a cohesive and contemporary brand identity. This is a part-time contract role with guaranteed monthly hours and additional project-based work during peak periods.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in brand design, visual design, or social media design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, social content, and campaign work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Proficiency in Figma (preferred)
• Experience designing for social media platforms, especially Instagram
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and collaborate effectively
• Strong visual storytelling skills and ability to translate trends into compelling content
• Experience writing or refining copy for social media assets
• Familiarity with contemporary brand aesthetics and visual language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a creative department focused on storytelling
• Experience designing for international or global audiences
• Background or interest in the art and design community
• Motion design or animation skills
• Illustration skills

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing shifting priorities
• Skilled at balancing creative exploration with brand consistency
• Confident working independently while maintaining strong communication with partners
• Able to deliver polished, thoughtful design work under tight timelines
• Passionate about design, creativity, and social storytelling

Engagement Details

Commitment: 24–60 hours per month (minimum 24 hours guaranteed)

Weekly Estimate: ~6–8 hours per week, with increased hours during major events

Advance Notice: Time-intensive projects will be scheduled with at least 2 months’ notice

Location: Remote (EST time zone only)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update visual templates for recurring content series
• Design storytelling carousels for product and feature launches (1–3 per month)
• Produce original content and assets for social channels, aligned with brand guidelines
• Translate creative trends into engaging, on-brand visual narratives
• Design and update presentation decks for 3–4 major internal events
• Manage ongoing deck updates as content evolves, ensuring readiness ahead of deadlines
• Establish and maintain visual identity systems for internal presentations
• Collaborate with internal partners to finalize content and upload assets
• Design branded swag for internal events and team initiatives
• Create high-quality brand and social media assets across digital formats
• Develop templates, carousels, and campaign visuals for public-facing channels
• Design internal decks and event materials with strong visual consistency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external creative partners
• Ensure all work adheres to established brand guidelines
• Contribute to visual storytelling and trend-driven creative exploration

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

8 hour shift, Monday to Friday (Extended schedule as needed Saturday-Sunday)

Application Question

Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?

Language

English (Required)