Contract Graphic Designer

Our client, a beauty brand, is looking for a junior graphic designer or graphic designer to help support the marketing team.Contract role - estimated 2-3 months40 hours per weekOffice in Foothill Ranch/Lake Forest.Onsite to start, then hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 wfh) after manager approvalUp to $35/hourYou will work in a collaborative environment and be responsible for designing highly visible packaging, collateral, and digital assets to meet product and corporate marketing initiatives. You should possess a keen eye for design and the ability to contribute to compelling visual storytelling.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Translate creative briefs into visually compelling designs for both digital and print, guiding projects from inception to completion.Engage in diverse projects and media, utilizing computer software to craft graphic designs that align with business objectives.Conceptualize and illustrate ideas by creating aesthetically pleasing layouts of art and copy.You embrace a blank canvas with minimal guidance, often starting with an idea. Through brainstorming and prototyping, you can articulate your concepts in a clear and concise manner.Generate fresh, innovative designs or expand existing visual systems to adhere to brand standards, ensuring a cohesive marketing campaign across various touchpoints: packaging, collateral, digital, and social media.Incorporate edits into concepts and generate final layouts in multiple file formats and mediums.Independently manage projects or collaborate with the marketing team, ensuring adherence to deadlines, budget constraints, and project implementation schedules.Coordinate with external agencies, art services, web designers, marketers, printers, and colleagues as needed.Demonstrate creativity and adaptability in executing design tasks.Showcase a passion for typography, design hierarchy, balance, and the ability to convey compelling visual narratives.Collaborate with the Creative Director, Marketing Managers, and cross-functional teams to define the scope and direction of projects.Understand product positioning, target audience, and brand messaging to develop brand strategies, ensuring designs fulfill the marketing needs of the product or initiative.Interface with internal and cross-functional team members to guarantee designs accurately convey the desired brand and product message. Present designs and proposed strategies to project stakeholders.Effectively self-manage workload, adhere to timelines and meet deadlines while producing precise, high-quality deliverables.Organize project files for convenient access and long-term utilization and using project management software for all projectsQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:4-year degree in graphic design, art, or a related discipline. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree3 years of experience in graphic design or a related fieldStrong understanding of creating visual text and imagery concepts within specific layouts.Expert use of Adobe Creative Suite on macOS: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop a must. After Effects, Substance or Premier Pro a plusProficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and TeamsPortfolio demonstrating strong design skills for logos, packaging, brochures, point-of-purchase, web, and social mediaPhotography experience and proficiency in photo-editing software is a plus.Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within graphic design.