Sr. Graphic Designer- Contract

Senior Designer / Art Director

A fast-growing CMS company is looking for a Senior Designer / Art Director to partner closely with the Creative Director and help drive high-level brand and marketing work across the company. This person should be able to take a project, run with it independently, and deliver strong, polished creative with minimal hand-holding.
This is a strong fit for someone who blends brand thinking, strong design craft, and conceptual range—someone who can work across digital, events, merch, and campaign systems while staying true to an evolving brand.
What you'll do:
Partner with the Creative Director on brand and campaign execution
Lead design work across:
brand applications
event creative
merch and physical collateral
web and digital design
mini-rebrands or visual systems for specific launches/events
Translate existing brand guidelines into compelling creative across formats
Develop visually strong, fast-turn concepts when timelines are tight
Create work that feels design-forward and culturally aware, not generic "tech company" creative
Work collaboratively with a small marketing/brand team and contribute to a growing design function
What they're looking for:
Senior-level designer or art director with strong hands-on execution
Able to work independently and self-direct without heavy oversight
Strong eye for typography, layout, brand systems, and visual quality
Strong conceptual thinker who can turn ideas into distinctive creative
Comfortable working across brand, digital, physical, and event-related design
Web sensibility is important; merch experience is a plus
Figma proficiency is important
Someone fast, collaborative, visually sharp, and reliable under pressure
Ideal profile:
Feels like an ACD-level creative partner
Can balance strategy, taste, and execution
Understands how to work inside a brand system while pushing the work forward
Thrives in startup environments where priorities move quickly
Contract details:
20 hours/week to start
3-month initial contract
Remote with flexible schedule
Preference for West Coast, but East Coast is acceptable;
Potential to convert to full-time if the fit is strong