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Freelance Graphic Designer Hybrid in NYC

Creative Circle

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Compensation
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Location
NEW YORK, NYHybrid
Schedule
Contract / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Creative Circle’s client, an insurance agency, seeks a freelance Graphic Designer for a 40-hour-per-week hybrid role on its NYC team. The designer will create marketing and event materials within an established brand framework, apply independent design judgment, and coordinate with creative leaders and stakeholders. The role requires more than production execution, with an emphasis on quality, brand consistency, and managing concurrent requests.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Graphic DesignBrand DesignTypographyColor TheoryImage SelectionVisual HierarchyAdobe Creative SuiteInDesignIllustratorPhotoshopDigital Design SpecificationsSocial and Display DesignUX/UI Best PracticesFigmaCanvaAdobe ExpressIndependent WorkDesign JudgmentHigh-Volume Output ManagementAttention to DetailOrganizationCommunication

Qualifications

3+ Years Graphic Design ExperienceFinancial Services or Related Industry ExperiencePremium Brand Audience Design ExperienceUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Our client, a well-known insurance agency, is looking for a freelance Graphic Designer to join their NYC team. This is a 40 hour per week hybrid onsite / remote position (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and remote on Mondays + Fridays).This role requires more than simple production execution. You'll bring strong design judgment to elevate marketing assets while working confidently within an established brand framework. You'll operate with independence, maintain close alignment with stakeholders, and ensure all work supports broader business objectives.The Graphic Designer will:Produce high-quality materials using established templates and approved component libraries, including pitch decks, product brochures, fund fact sheets, flyers, and digital and event collateralApply sound design judgment within the brand system to ensure consistent use of typography, color, imagery, and layoutAdapt designs to channel-specific best practices, including ad sizing, file constraints, and accessibility requirements, while maintaining brand consistencyManage multiple concurrent requests by prioritizing effectively and communicating proactively in partnership with a project managerMaintain organized file structures, naming conventions, and version control throughout the engagementCollaborate with the Head of Brand & Creative, Director of Creative Services, and Senior Art Director on quality review, escalating edge cases or inconsistencies as neededPrepare files for final output, including print-ready PDFs and required digital formatsThe Graphic Designer has:3+ years of graphic design experience, ideally within financial services, asset management, or another regulated, compliance-focused industryProven experience designing for sophisticated, high-end audiences within a premium brand environmentAbility to work efficiently and independently, exercising strong judgment around imagery, color, and visual hierarchy while adhering to strict brand standardsDemonstrated capacity to manage high-volume output across multiple materials and timelines without sacrificing qualityExceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skillsExpert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and PhotoshopSolid understanding of digital design specifications across social and display channels, including platform constraints and UX/UI best practicesExperience with Figma preferred; familiarity with Canva or Adobe Express is a plusIn this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including financial information. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: [email protected]Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : LC9-1986313 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.* Lauren Calabrese - Senior Recruiter For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN

How this job compares

Set against the 650 open Graphic Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$85–100K/yr55 salary ranges
  • US median$20–25/hr103 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 109 open Graphic Designer jobs in New York and 650 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Graphic Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (444 postings).
Education
155 of the 650 open Graphic Designer jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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