Senior Graphic Designer

Summary

Join Prowess Consulting, a Seattle-based technology consulting firm, as a freelance Senior Graphic Designer consultant. You will be responsible for developing brand-appropriate graphic strategies and visual identity, presenting fresh design ideas, and creating design deliverables for external clients. This contract role offers variable work hours and remote work options from anywhere in the US, with required availability between 8 AM and 5 PM Pacific Time. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of digital and/or print design experience, mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A strong online portfolio is required. The hourly rate is $50-65 per hour as a 1099 contractor or $40-55 per hour as a W2 employee.

Requirements

• 10+ years of digital and/or print design experience, preferably in high-tech
• Strong understanding of fundamental design principles that affect typography, composition, color, use of space and hierarchy of information
• Mastery in programs for advanced design development and program applications and efficiencies, which include Adobe Creative Suite and relevant software
• A strong online portfolio showcasing your digital work is a must
• Excellent teamwork, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience defining tone and visual language to establish a cohesive brand presentation across all deliverables
• Experience multi-tasking, resolving competing priorities, and meeting project deadlines and budget constraints

Responsibilities

• Present fresh ideas that push the boundaries of what “design” is defined as
• Develop brand-appropriate graphic strategies and visual identity aesthetic executions that clearly communicate brand goals
• Challenge conventional process and explore alternative creative ideas
• Responsible for conceptualizing and creating design deliverables that fit the needs of external clients
• Present concepts to the Creative Director with confidence and quickly get up to speed on subject matter

Preferred Qualifications

B.A. degree in graphic design, interactive design, advertising, or another design-related program

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this role will be $50-65 per hour as a 1099 contractor or $40-55 per hour as a W2 hourly employee (please note that the majority of our projects are fixed fee and therefore we generally pay our contractors a deliverable-based, flat fee amount)
• Prowess is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is a core value for us. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all employees