Whiskey Library - Part Time Graphic Designer (Adobe Illustrator) — Contract / Per Diem, Remote

Graphic Designer is needed in New York State, United States.

Client: Whiskey Library

Location: New York State

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

Whiskey Library is a fast-growing whiskey company based in Washington, DC, best known for our Bourbon Mystery Box and a thriving community of whiskey enthusiasts. Beyond our subscription business, we develop and launch our own bourbon brands, merchandise, and marketing campaigns—creating a steady stream of creative design work across apparel, packaging, product labels, and digital marketing.

We’re looking for an experienced Graphic Designer with expert-level Adobe Illustrator skills to join us on a part-time, contract, per-diem (as-needed) basis. This role is flexible, allowing you to work on projects as they come in.

Requirements

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (this is the primary tool for the role)
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Excellent graphic design fundamentals, including typography, layout, color, and composition
• A portfolio demonstrating professional-quality design work
• Experience creating clean, editable, print-ready vector artwork
• Understanding of print production, including bleeds, color modes, organized layers, and proper file preparation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage deadlines independently
• Comfortable working on an as-needed basis with varying project volume

Nice to Have

• Experience designing apparel for screen printing or DTG production
• Experience with packaging and label design, including dielines and specialty print finishes such as foil or embossing
• Experience working with beverage, spirits, or consumer product brands
• Ability to take a rough creative brief and develop polished concepts independently

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract / Freelance
• Schedule: Part-time, per-diem (project-based)
• Location: Remote
• Hours: Flexible; workload varies depending on current projects
• Compensation: Hourly, based on experience

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application:

• A portfolio highlighting apparel, merchandise, and/or packaging and label design work
• Your hourly rate
• Your typical turnaround time and availability
• Tell us which piece in your portfolio is your favorite and why. We appreciate thoughtful responses and always review them.