Digital Designer (Hybrid)

Cella8 months ago
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Hybrid
Contract
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Based in Boston, Massachusetts and offered as a Contract role, our client – one of the world's largest online destinations for the home – is searching for a freelance Senior Graphic Designer. In this role, you will drive content marketing design across digital channels, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Enjoy rapid growth, continuous learning, and dynamic challenges while contributing your strong visual storytelling skills and creative instincts. Compensation Range: $35 - $39 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design high-impact seasonal campaign and evergreen marketing assets across digital channels (homepage, email, paid ads, social, and more).
  • Translate creative strategy and business goals into compelling, brand-forward visuals.
  • Collaborate closely with art directors, copywriters, and strategists to bring storytelling to life.
  • Evolve and maintain scalable design systems and templates to ensure consistency across channels.
  • Apply a refined eye to photography, typography, and layout to ensure all creative work is elevated and on-brand.
  • Stay attuned to performance feedback, creative testing, and emerging channel trends.
  • Balance high-quality execution with speed and adaptability in a fast-moving environment.
  • Present work clearly and confidently, with openness to feedback.
  • Design website elements and digital assets including email banners, homepage banners, and small content blocks, executing designs based on existing concepts and direction.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of graphic design experience, ideally in digital marketing, editorial, or e-commerce.
  • A portfolio showcasing clean, elevated design and strategic thinking across multiple channels.
  • Experience in systems design and AI-driven tools with a forward-thinking approach to scaling creativity and streamlining design processes.
  • Strong grasp of visual storytelling and brand systems, with the ability to work within and push established guidelines.
  • Deep understanding of optimizing creative for different platforms (email, paid, social, etc.).
  • Excellent time management and communication skills with the ability to juggle deadlines and keep stakeholders aligned.
  • A collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and a proactive, energized approach.
  • Proficiency in Figma (primary design tool) along with strong Adobe Creative Suite skills.
  • Interest or experience in the home, interiors, or lifestyle space is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
  • AD&D and life insurance offerings.
  • Short-term disability coverage.
  • A 401K plan (eligibility based).

Required Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
Typography
Creative Problem-Solving
Digital Marketing
Figma
Photography
Systems Design
Visual Design