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Freelance Web & Brand Designer

Howler Creative Studio · Cincinnati, OH, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Freelance Web & Brand Designer (Part-Time, As Needed)
Location: Cincinnati, OH (can work from home or with me)

Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (1099)

Hours: Flexible, As Needed (Typically 5–20 hours per week)

Howler Creative Studio is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Web & Brand Designer to assist with client projects on an as-needed basis. This is a great opportunity for a college student, recent graduate, or junior designer looking to gain hands‑on experience working with real client brands across retail, wellness, fashion, and service‑based industries.

We're a small, collaborative studio that designs websites, brands, marketing materials, and digital experiences. You'll work directly with the founder and gain exposure to a variety of creative projects.

What You'll Be Helping With

Updating and building pages in Shopify, Squarespace, and Wix

Website content updates and formatting

Mobile responsiveness and design adjustments

Creating graphics in Canva

Basic image editing and resizing

Light Photoshop and Illustrator work (helpful but not required)

Email marketing graphics

Product uploads and website maintenance

Quality assurance and testing before website launchesAssisting with client revision requests

You Might Be a Great Fit If You

Are currently studying or recently graduated in Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field

Have a strong eye for design, layout, spacing, and typography

Have basic familiarity with Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, or Webflow

Are organized and detail‑oriented

Can follow creative direction while also bringing your own ideas

Communicate professionally and reliably

Are eager to learn and grow

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

Adobe Illustrator

Webflow

Basic SEO knowledge

What You'll Gain

Real‑world client experience

Mentorship and creative feedback

Flexible schedule that works around classes or other commitments

Opportunity for ongoing work as the studio grows

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