Graphic Designer (Contract)

As a Graphic Designer (Contract) at Celigo, your primary responsibilities will include creating diverse marketing assets such as email banners, social media graphics, and event graphics. You'll also develop presentation designs in PowerPoint and Google Slides and assist with minor motion graphics. Managing smaller design projects independently and ensuring adherence to Celigo’s brand guidelines will be part of your role.

The Graphic Designer (Contract) role at Celigo requires a Bachelor's degree in a related design or art field along with proficiency in design software, particularly Figma, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Mid-level experience is preferred, but junior designers with a strong portfolio and at least one year of professional experience will also be considered.

Yes, the Graphic Designer (Contract) position at Celigo is fully remote, allowing you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US. You'll be expected to coordinate with team members across various departments, making strong communication skills essential for success.

Celigo emphasizes strong proficiency in Figma, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator for the Graphic Designer (Contract) position. Familiarity with PowerPoint and Google Slides at an intermediate to expert level is also required to create effective presentations.

Celigo is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, championing a collaborative environment where everyone feels welcome. The Taking a Stand Initiative promotes representation and ensures that all voices are heard and respected within the company.

When describing your design process, emphasize your ability to understand client objectives, conduct research, brainstorm ideas, and create drafts. Highlight how you gather feedback and iterate your designs based on stakeholder input.

To ensure alignment with brand guidelines, discuss how you familiarize yourself thoroughly with the brand’s visual identity and messaging. Mention specific strategies you employ to maintain consistency across different types of marketing materials.

Be prepared to elaborate on your proficiency with key design software, like Figma and Photoshop. Discuss specific projects where these tools helped you achieve effective results and how they fit within your design workflow.

Reflect on an experience where you received feedback and explain how you handled it positively. Discuss any changes you made in response and the impact on your final design, showcasing your ability to learn and adapt.

Describe your approach to project management, mentioning tools or methods you use for tracking progress, such as Asana or a similar platform. Share examples of how you prioritized your workload effectively to meet deadlines.

Discuss your dedication to staying informed about design trends through resources like industry blogs, conferences, and social media. Explain how you incorporate those trends into your work while maintaining the brand's unique voice.

Explain your strategy for addressing last-minute requests, emphasizing your communication skills and flexibility. Share an example of how you adapted a design to meet a sudden change whilst maintaining quality.

Highlight your belief in open communication and collaboration, discussing how you work with various teams to gather input and make collective decisions. Provide instances where collaboration led to successful design outcomes.

Choose a standout project and explain the design challenge you faced, your creative solution, and the results. Articulate why this project represents your skills and aligns with what Celigo is looking for in a Graphic Designer.

Discuss elements like clarity, engagement, and alignment with brand message. Use examples from your previous work to illustrate how you incorporate these elements into your designs, showing your understanding of effective visual communication.