Freelance Graphic Designer, Paid Media Creative

SUMMARY: We’re looking for a creative, performance-driven Freelance Graphic Designer to support the development of compelling visual assets for paid media campaigns. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our Art Director and Director of Growth to produce visually impactful ads that reflect Parachute’s brand standards and drive results across digital platforms. While the primary focus will be on digital advertising, you may also support the design team in creating assets across additional channels such as email, organic social, and print, helping to alleviate workload and maintain visual consistency across touchpoints. You should have a keen eye for refined, effective design and a strong grasp of brand identity. Motion design skills and video editing capabilities are a strong plus. This is a freelance, contract position working up to 30 hours per week, with an expected end date of April 23, 2026. Reports to: Art Director Compensation: $75-$120/hr Key Responsibilities: • Design engaging visual content for digital advertising across various paid channels. • Partner with cross-functional teams to align on goals, messaging, and timelines. • Ensure all creative output is on-brand, on-brief, and delivered on schedule. • Maintain consistency with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries. • Stay current on digital design trends and platform best practices. • Assist in creating visual assets for other channels (e.g., email, organic social, print) as needed. • Experience with motion graphics and video editing is a strong plus. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field. • Proven experience as a digital designer with a portfolio of strong paid advertising work. • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. • Solid understanding of layout, color theory, typography, and design for performance marketing. • Ability to balance creativity with performance objectives in a fast-paced environment.