Ad Hoc Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director

HelloKindred

1d • Remote

About The Position

HelloKindred is seeking an Ad Hoc Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director for a remote, project-based engagement with a client in the Information Technology and Services industry. The role will provide ad hoc creative support, lead conceptual development, creative direction, and visual identity work, and primarily support the client’s existing creative team with overflow projects. The engagement is expected to last three months, with the potential to extend, and averages approximately 5–10 hours per week, with workload varying according to project needs.

The designer will work alongside the Design Director and production designers, leading B2B creative concepts and contributing strategic thinking and rationale to design decisions. Projects may include visual identities for events, campaigns, and corporate initiatives, such as executive holiday cards, holiday program materials, event and conference assets, sporting-event-related creative, Interactive Lab concepts, and campaign design. The position focuses primarily on conceptual development and creative direction, with hands-on design and execution as needed.

Requirements

• Strong conceptual design and art direction experience, with the ability to take ownership of projects and lead creative concepts.
• Ability to work alongside and receive direction from a Design Director, and to incorporate feedback on design adjustments and concepts.
• Demonstrated expertise in visual identity development, corporate branding, and campaign-related creative work.
• A portfolio demonstrating strategic and conceptual thinking, clear project objectives, creative rationale, and strong photography selection.
• Previous experience producing B2B and corporate-focused creative work.
• Excellent attention to detail and a clean, polished portfolio presentation.
• Availability for project-based freelance work averaging approximately 5–10 hours per week, with flexibility for fluctuating workloads.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate across time zones, especially with North America.
• Legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools such as Adobe Firefly.
• Figma experience.
• Motion and digital design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead B2B conceptual design thinking, creative development, and art direction across assigned projects alongside the Design Director.
• Develop visual identities for events, campaigns, and corporate initiatives, including executive holiday card campaigns, holiday program materials, event and conference assets, sporting-event-related creative, Interactive Lab concepts, and campaign-related design projects.
• Provide overflow creative and conceptual support as project needs arise.
• Apply strategic thinking and creative rationale to design decisions, including the selection and use of photography styles.
• Explore AI-powered creative tools, including Adobe Firefly, to support creative development.
• Apply hands-on design and execution skills where needed, while focusing primarily on conceptual development and creative direction.
• Collaborate with production designers who execute and extend established creative concepts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed