The Career You Deserve: Design Lead

Position Description

We are seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) freelance contractor to join one of our clients as a Design Lead. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset for understanding creative needs and the ability to execute high-quality designs. This role requires proficiency in designing landing pages, creating ad and organic social media creatives, and working with provided images to edit, crop, and adjust as necessary. Experience with Figma is essential, and familiarity with email template design is a bonus. The candidate should be able to deliver exceptional design work while collaborating with various stakeholders and ensuring creative consistency across all platforms.



About the work

Develop strategic designs that align with campaign objectives and drive engagement.
Design landing pages that are optimized for conversions and user experience.
Create high-quality ad creatives for both paid media and organic social media channels.
Edit, crop, and adjust provided images to meet project specifications and aesthetic goals.
Collaborate closely with marketing teams to ensure all creatives align with brand guidelines and messaging.
Use Figma to design and prototype creative assets, ensuring seamless handoff to development teams.
Provide input on creative direction and recommend improvements to enhance campaign effectiveness.
Design email templates (optional) to support email marketing efforts.
Work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining a high level of quality in all deliverables.


Boxes to check

3+ years of experience as a Design Lead with strong creative experience
Proven experience in landing page design and optimizing for user experience.
Strong visual design/art background
Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Premier Pro, and Figma
Expertise in creating ad and social media creatives for both paid and organic campaigns.
Proficiency in Figma for design and prototyping.
Strong image editing skills, including cropping and adjustments based on project needs.
Strategic mindset with the ability to identify what creatives are needed and why.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and a strong sense of design aesthetics.
Experience in email template design is a plus.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills and ability to provide expert guidance on visual content


About the role

Full-time position at $14/hr, working 40 hours per week
Night shifts (PST) with fixed weekends off
Freelance job without benefits, insurance, or paid time off
Long-term engagement/contract
Permanent work-from-home setup