Graphic Designer - Freelance Contractor

We need a talented graphic designer who can create beautiful, effective marketing materials across print, digital, and promotional products. You'll work on diverse projects—from brochures and catalogs to branded apparel and equipment decals—for clients who actually value good design.
If you're great at what you do, easy to work with, and want steady work with a team that treats you well, keep reading.
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About Us
SurePath Digital is a marketing coaching and consulting firm that helps businesses grow through strategic, conversion-focused work. We're a small, tight-knit team that punches above our weight class.
What makes us different: We actually care about the work AND the people doing it. No micromanagement, no drama, no chaos. Just clear briefs, honest feedback, and the autonomy to do great work.
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What You'll Create
Print & Marketing Materials
Brochures, catalogs, and multi-page documents
Price sheets, data sheets, and sales collateral
Business cards (often featuring professional headshots)
Training certificates and achievement documents
Print-ready PDFs and digital distribution files
Promotional Products & Apparel
T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, hats (men's and women's fits)
Mugs and promotional items
"Hot Kit" branded clothing lines
Designs that work within garment printing constraints
Equipment Branding
Detailed decals and stickers for equipment/units
Designs for various surfaces (metal, plastic, etc.)
Production-ready files for printing and application
Digital & Brand Work
Brand assets, logos, and visual identity systems
Web graphics, social media content, and email designs
Presentation materials and sales enablement tools
Canva templates that non-designers can actually use
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What We're Looking For
The Non-Negotiables
3+ years professional experience with a portfolio to prove it
Adobe Creative Suite mastery (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Canva proficiency for editable templates
Print production knowledge (bleeds, color modes, file prep—you know the drill)
Strong fundamentals in typography, layout, color theory, and hierarchy
Reliable communication in English (written and verbal)
Attention to detail that borders on obsessive
Bonus Points For
Experience with promotional products and apparel design
Catalog and multi-page document experience
Brand identity development and logo design
Figma or Adobe XD skills
Marketing/conversion-focused design background
The Intangibles
We're looking for someone who fits our team culture. We're:
Humble but confident — Expert-level skills without the ego
Others-focused — We genuinely care about clients and each other
Collaborative — We support each other and share the wins
Excellence-driven — Good enough isn't good enough
If you're talented but difficult to work with, this isn't the right fit. If you're talented AND a genuinely good person to collaborate with, you'll thrive here.
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What You Get
Steady, predictable work — Not feast-or-famine freelancing
Diverse projects — You won't get bored doing the same thing repeatedly
Clear briefs and constructive feedback — No guessing games
Flexible schedule — EST overlap preferred, not mandatory
Respect for your expertise — We hired you because you're good; we'll let you be good
Growth opportunity — This starts as a trial but can become permanent
The Fine Print
90-day paid trial period — We both get to evaluate fit
1099 contractor position — Hourly with clear payment terms
EST timezone preferred — For real-time collaboration, but we're flexible
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How to Apply
Send us:
Your portfolio — Show us print materials, promotional products, brand work, digital graphics. Include decals/apparel if you have them.
Brief introduction covering:
Your design experience and strongest areas
Why this role interests you
Your availability and timezone
Your hourly rate within our range ($12-$16)
Answer these three questions (this is how we know you actually read this):
Include the phrase "Graphic Design Master" somewhere in your application
Pepsi or Coke?
Who's a role model or someone who's inspired you?
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?? Important: Applications that don't include answers to all three questions above will not be considered. We're not trying to be difficult—we just need people who read thoroughly and follow directions. If that's you, you're already ahead of 80% of applicants.
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We're genuinely excited to find the right person for this role. If that's you, we can't wait to see your work.
— The SurePath Digital Team