Columbus Fashion Alliance - Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Columbus, United States.

Client: Columbus Fashion Alliance

Location: Columbus, OH

Contract: Contract

Job Description

The Graphic Designer supports Columbus Fashion Alliance’s growing creative and brand production efforts across various initiatives, including CFA, The Loom, Gallerie by CFA, Gallery One-Six-One, educational programming, community events, and partner initiatives. This is a contract-based, part-time role (approximately 30 hours per week) that collaborates closely with the Director of Marketing and Social Media Manager to execute visual assets, branded merchandise, and ongoing design needs across the organization. The ideal candidate is a skilled graphic designer with strong experience in high-volume design production, branded merchandise design, and visual asset creation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A design portfolio demonstrating relevant work is required for consideration.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 1 year of high-volume graphic design experience (agency, in-house, or freelance)
• A strong portfolio showcasing range across branding, print, digital, and merchandise design—required for consideration
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or comparable design tools
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects on tight timelines
• Comfortable working independently as a contractor within a collaborative team structure

Preferred

• Experience designing merchandise/apparel and preparing production-ready files for vendors and printers
• Experience working within fashion, retail, arts, culture, lifestyle, or other design-forward brands and organizations
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and contemporary design, with ability to work within established brand systems while bringing fresh creative thinking
• Experience designing for physical environments and events, including signage and experiential activations
• Familiarity with print production processes, materials, file preparation, and vendor handoffs
• Ability to work across multiple brands and visual identities while maintaining consistency
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving creative environment, receiving feedback, and managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $25 – $35/hour, commensurate with experience

Hours: ~30 hours/week, contract basis

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a design portfolio (PDF or link) demonstrating relevant work to: ***. A portfolio must be included with your application to be considered. Portfolios will be reviewed first, and selected candidates will be invited to in-person interviews.