Freelance Junior Graphic Designer - Production - Hybrid NYC

As a Freelance Junior Graphic Designer at BaubleBar, your core responsibilities include collaborating with the Art Director and Creative team to produce consistent brand materials for various channels, managing version control and archives of creative assets, and ensuring all designs meet production standards. You'll also be expected to assist in creating and updating templates for efficiency, all while working on multiple projects that showcase your creativity and attention to detail.

To apply as a Freelance Junior Graphic Designer at BaubleBar, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in digital marketing or web design. A strong portfolio that demonstrates your design skills and proficiency in software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is essential. Understanding file preparation and having basic video editing skills will also be beneficial.

For the Freelance Junior Graphic Designer position at BaubleBar, proficiency in design software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is a must. Basic knowledge of After Effects and Premiere for video editing is also advantageous, allowing you to contribute to projects that require animated or video content.

The work environment for a Freelance Junior Graphic Designer at BaubleBar is vibrant and collaborative. You'll work in our Manhattan office for 2-3 days a week, depending on business needs, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work on other days. This arrangement allows you to engage with your team while still maintaining a balance between collaboration and independence.

The Freelance Junior Graphic Designer role at BaubleBar offers a starting pay range of $25.00 to $32.00 per hour. The specific offer will depend on your skills, work location, background, and years of relevant experience. This position typically lasts 2-3 months, with a strong chance for successful candidates to receive an offer for regular employment.

When discussing your design process in an interview for the Freelance Junior Graphic Designer role, emphasize your research methods, how you gather inspiration, and the steps you take from concept to execution. Mention your attention to detail and how you collaborate with others to refine your designs.

You should discuss how you study the brand's guidelines, previous designs, and target audience. Explain your approach to adapting your creativity while remaining true to the brand’s ethos, perhaps by referencing specific projects that required this balance.

In your response, explain your familiarity with keeping organized files and how you maintain version control to track changes. Discuss specific software or methods you use to ensure that the most up-to-date files are accessible to the team.

Share your strategies for prioritizing tasks, effective time management, and communication with team members. Highlight experiences where you successfully completed projects under tight deadlines without compromising on quality.

Choose a project that highlights your skills relevant to the Freelance Junior Graphic Designer role. Discuss the project's objectives, your role, the tools used, and the final impact or reception of your work, demonstrating both your creativity and execution skills.

Mention the design tools you are proficient in, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and explain why they are your preferred choices. Highlight specific features or functionalities that directly contribute to the success of your design work.

Discuss your openness to constructive criticism and how you actively seek feedback to improve your work. Provide examples of how you have utilized team feedback to iterate on your designs and achieve better results.

Explain your methods for keeping up with the latest design trends, such as following industry blogs, participating in webinars, and engaging with fellow designers. Mention how staying informed impacts your work at BaubleBar, allowing you to create trendy and relevant designs.

In your answer, describe situations where you developed templates to streamline processes or maintain consistency across designs. Highlight how your templates contributed to the overall efficiency of the team's output.

Share your passion for design in your response, discussing elements like creativity, collaboration, and the satisfaction of seeing your work come to life. Convey how your enthusiasm translates into your work ethic and contributes to team morale.