Graphic Designer - Freelance
About the Role
When the workload spikes, we need a freelance designer who regularly works with us to manage, prepare and complete artwork for print and digital media, ensuring that work goes out the door error-free and ready to impress internal and client audiences.
This role has the flexibility to be on-site, hybrid, or remote, however you work best! In any format, you will work with Morley’s award-winning in-house Creative team to translate business goals into innovative, meaningful and differentiated digital, interactive, social and viral brand experiences.
You will roll up your sleeves and execute complex design and communication strategies, and dynamic customer-centric deliverables for print, digital and live event experiences. Be prepared to develop concepts into relevant and meaningful storytelling and create performance-driven designs that resonate, motivate and grow our brand and the brands of our Fortune 500 clients.
For the right person, this role has the potential to transition into a full-time opportunity over time if desired.
What You'll Do
- Deliver high-quality press-ready and / or digital designs based on existing art direction or brand guidelines for:
- Web and mobile apps
- Large-format graphics
- Interactive documents
- Proposals & presentations
- Multimedia pieces
- Traditional print marketing materials
- Social media
- Online advertising and email campaigns
- Provide image retouching and manipulation
- Package and prepare files for release to printers
- Maintain production files, including fonts, images, logos and other artwork
- Improve processes as new and streamlined tactics become apparent
- Work collaboratively with Creative Director, Art Directors, Graphic Designers, and Creative Production Coordinators
- Manage multiple projects at once while meeting all deadlines, prioritizing work to accommodate tight timelines required by clients in all U.S. time zones
- Ensure brand consistency
- Keep up to date with trends across culture, design, technology, e-commerce, social media, graphic design, photography, and video; propose new ideas; and share insights with the team
Questions Before You Apply?
Live chat with a Morley Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist (careers.morleycompanies.com | chat hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time (closed on some holidays) | TA will respond to after-hours questions the next business day).
Skills for Success
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud design apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD)
- Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products, especially PowerPoint
- Excellent visual communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise in graphic design, typography, color theory and layout
- Proven ability to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with consistency
- Able to execute the design of creative concepts and assure sound pre-press production
- Strong attention to detail and creative process workflows
- Exceptional typography skills
- A positive, self-starter attitude with a desire to work in a fast-paced, low-ego environment
Eligibility Requirements
- BA in Graphic Design or related degree/education
- Five years of experience in or with an agency or in-house creative environment
- An inspiring portfolio that demonstrates your passion for great design, stylistic breadth, attention to detail and intuitive usability through thoughtful, beautiful and strategic creative solutions
- Able to travel as needed
Nice to Have
- Creative concepting skills
- Motion design skills
- 3-D and animation
- Basic knowledge of web builders
Remote Work Requirements
- Michigan resident
- High-speed internet access at home that you are able to connect to via Ethernet or landline
- Cellular phone
- Secluded and distraction-free work environment
Why Join Our Morley Family
The value of your employment is more than your paycheck. It’s the combination of competitive pay, health benefits and other benefits Morley provides – your total compensation package.
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage, including free annual physicals
- Dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Associate wellness program (earn rewards for meeting health goals)
- Programs to quit tobacco use and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma)
Financial Benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
Benefits to Make Your Life Easier
- Teladoc: Free online access to doctors 24/7
- Registered nurse 24/7 help desk
- Patient advocacy: Free 24/7 help with benefit questions and claims issues
- Family, financial and estate guidance (online will) services
About Morley
Our mission is to deliver extraordinary experiences.
We do this by leading with humility, embracing everyone, sweating the details and moving mountains (making the impossible possible) – for our Morley Family members and for the world-leading companies that partner with us.
Learn more about Morley from our associates' perspective. Visit https://morley.goodseeker.com/c/morley to view their stories.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote an inclusive, caring and respectful work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@morleynet.com.
Thank you for your interest in Morley.
Notices
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