Graphic Design (Contractor - 10-20 days per year)
Summary
| Title: | Graphic Design (Contractor - 10-20 days per year) |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1056 - GD |
| Department: | Administrative |
Description
Contract Marketing & Graphic Designer (Freelance Contractor)
Location: Remote (US or New England preferred)
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Estimated Workload: Approximately 10–20 days per year (project-based)
Position Overview
NorcomCT is seeking a reliable freelance Marketing & Graphic Designer to support recurring marketing initiatives and company events throughout the year. We are looking for a long-term partner who can become familiar with our brand, existing artwork, and marketing style while providing creative support as projects arise.
This position is ideal for an experienced marketing designer looking to supplement an existing freelance practice with a dependable, recurring client.
Typical Projects
Projects generally occur throughout the year and include:
Most projects build upon existing branding and Adobe Illustrator artwork rather than creating entirely new campaigns from scratch.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Preferred Qualifications
What We're Looking For
More than a graphic designer, we're looking for a trusted creative partner who enjoys developing long-term client relationships. Our projects are collaborative, straightforward, and recurring from year to year. The ideal candidate appreciates consistency, understands how to work within an established brand, and takes pride in producing polished, professional marketing materials.
Portfolio
Please provide:
Examples of our previous marketing materials and event collateral will be provided to shortlisted candidates to help illustrate the style and quality we're seeking.
Location: Remote (US or New England preferred)
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Estimated Workload: Approximately 10–20 days per year (project-based)
Position Overview
NorcomCT is seeking a reliable freelance Marketing & Graphic Designer to support recurring marketing initiatives and company events throughout the year. We are looking for a long-term partner who can become familiar with our brand, existing artwork, and marketing style while providing creative support as projects arise.
This position is ideal for an experienced marketing designer looking to supplement an existing freelance practice with a dependable, recurring client.
Typical Projects
Projects generally occur throughout the year and include:
- Creation and refinement of marketing collateral for approximately 3–4 annual company events.
- Updating and expanding existing creative themes while maintaining brand consistency.
- Creating event graphics for digital and print use.
- Developing draft Constant Contact email campaigns for customer invitations and event communications.
- Designing an annual holiday theme, customer holiday email, and supporting graphics.
- Creating occasional social media graphics and other marketing materials as needed.
- Preparing artwork for both digital distribution and professional printing.
- Special projects as needed
Most projects build upon existing branding and Adobe Illustrator artwork rather than creating entirely new campaigns from scratch.
- Create professional marketing collateral using existing brand assets and design themes.
- Modify and maintain Adobe Illustrator artwork and supporting design files.
- Develop draft Constant Contact email campaigns, including graphics and layout.
- Prepare production-ready artwork for print and digital media.
- Maintain organized project files for future updates and reuse.
- Communicate effectively and meet agreed-upon project deadlines.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required).
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
- Experience creating and editing Constant Contact email campaigns.
- Understanding of both print production and digital marketing collateral.
- Excellent typography, layout, and visual communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Professional communication and dependable turnaround times.
Preferred Qualifications
- Located in Connecticut or Southern New England.
- Experience supporting small to mid-sized businesses.
- Familiarity with B2B marketing.
- Experience maintaining an existing brand identity rather than creating new branding from scratch.
What We're Looking For
More than a graphic designer, we're looking for a trusted creative partner who enjoys developing long-term client relationships. Our projects are collaborative, straightforward, and recurring from year to year. The ideal candidate appreciates consistency, understands how to work within an established brand, and takes pride in producing polished, professional marketing materials.
Portfolio
Please provide:
- A portfolio of relevant design work.
- Examples of marketing collateral, event promotions, or email campaigns.
- A brief description of your freelance experience.
- Your hourly rate or typical project pricing.
Examples of our previous marketing materials and event collateral will be provided to shortlisted candidates to help illustrate the style and quality we're seeking.
