Brand Designer

Pay Range: $40/hr. $45/hr. Job Description: Develop thoughtful visual concepts from creative briefs Create branding systems, logos, event identities, and campaign assets Design posters, presentations, social graphics, print materials, and digital experiences Explore multiple creative directions before execution Collaborate with writers, strategists, and creative leadership to translate ideas into compelling visuals Refine designs based on feedback while maintaining conceptual integrity Support production design when needed across print and digital projects Help maintain a high level of craft and consistency across the Unlikely Collaborators brand Adapting approved creative across formats Resizing/versioning assets Preparing print-ready files Building presentation pages Cleaning up existing creative Creating social extensions Making revisions Managing typography/layout consistency Final production and handoff Has a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, not just polished execution Has excellent branding and identity design skills Creates work that communicates ideas, not simply aesthetics Is comfortable moving between blue-sky exploration and production execution Can work collaboratively and iterate quickly Pays close attention to typography, composition, hierarchy, and detail Thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift Deliverables would/could include: Logos and wordmarks Event and program identities Campaign visual systems Typography, color and graphic languages Key art Concept boards / mood boards Basic brand guidelines or toolkits Event invitations Posters and signage Social graphics Digital ads/assets Presentation decks and presentation graphics Printed collateral Educational materials Toolkits/workbooks Website or landing-page creative Environmental graphics Exhibition materials Possibly merchandise or other physical applications Bonus Skills: Motion graphics Animation Illustration Storyboarding Environmental or experiential design Presentation design Qualifications 5+ years of professional design experience (agency or in-house) Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Experience designing complete brand identity systems Strong understanding of print and digital production Figma experience is a plus