Designer / Art Director, Freelance Job at The Keva Dine Agency in San Diego

Freelance Creative Designer (4-5 Month Contract, Full-Time, Potential for Extension)Location : Remote (team based in San Diego)Duration : 4-5 months, full-time (potential for extension or permanent role)Compensation : $6K - $8K per month [not to exceed]About the RoleA boutique branding and design agency is seeking a freelance creative designer for a full-time contract with the potential for a long-term role. The agency works with local and national clients in industries like non-alcoholic beverages, restaurants, and high-end jewelry brands.This is a fast-moving, high-output role where you'll collaborate with a seasoned executive creative director, agency director, and two long-standing art director / designers. You'll execute brand development, digital design, packaging, collateral, and mechanical production work while working within established brand guidelines.The ideal candidate is available to start immediately.What You'll Be DoingExecute design tasks across multiple client projectsDevelop and refine visual identities, brand collateral, marketing assets, and campaign materialsDesign for brand systems, digital content, packaging, experiential projects, and advertisingEnsure all work aligns with the agency's aesthetic and strategic standardsPrepare and execute final mechanical production files as neededWork efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with daily deliverablesCollaborate with internal teams, strategists, copywriters, and external production vendorsParticipate in daily Zoom check-ins and real-time feedback sessionsPresent work and incorporate feedback quickly and effectivelyWhat We're Looking ForMid-to-senior level experience (no strict year requirement, but portfolio must show strong proficiency)Background in agency or brand studio environments-must be comfortable with fast turnaroundsExpert in Adobe InDesign & Photoshop (Figma is nice to have but not required)Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skillsAbility to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlinesExperience preparing final mechanicals for print and productionStrong sense of typography, layout, and compositionBonus Skills (Nice to Have, But Not Required)Experience with Illustrator, Figma, After Effects, AiAbility to art direct photoshoots or video productionWork Environment & ExpectationsFast-paced studio with daily Zoom check-ins and real-time feedbackMultiple projects and deliverables per week-high-volume workloadQuick, constant deadlines-must turn around work efficientlyFlexibility is key-projects can shift frequently based on client needsFully remote, but team has a presence in San DiegoPacific Time business hours (West Coast preferred)No expected overtime or weekend work

Salary : $6,000 - $8,000