Editorial Designer & Brand Designer

We're partnering with a client seeking an experienced Editorial Designer & Brand Designer to support a short-term brand refresh initiative. This role will focus primarily on redesigning and modernizing existing PDF documents, reports, and publications, while also contributing to broader brand and marketing design projects as needed.

The ideal candidate comes from a publishing, editorial, or content-focused design background and has deep expertise in Adobe InDesign, a strong eye for typography and layout, and the versatility to jump into a variety of creative projects.

Details:
Start Date: As soon as Monday
Duration: 1-month contract
Schedule: 30 hours per week
Location: Fully Remote
Must be based on the East Coast and available during standard business hours

Responsibilities

• Redesign and refresh existing PDFs, reports, white papers, guides, and other long-form documents
• Maintain and evolve established brand guidelines across multiple asset types
• Support additional design needs, including presentations, marketing collateral, branded templates, and other brand refresh initiatives
• Create polished, reader-friendly experiences from content-heavy materials

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in editorial, publication, or graphic design
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign
• Background in publishing, editorial, magazine, report, or document design
• Strong understanding of typography, page layout, information hierarchy, and visual storytelling
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa
• Physically located on the East Coast and available during standard business hours

Nice to Have

• Experience working on brand refreshes or rebranding initiatives
• Experience designing annual reports, research reports, or thought leadership content
• Familiarity with accessibility standards for digital documents and PDFs
• Experience creating reusable templates and design systems

Benefits

• Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan
• Dental, vision, and term life insurance package
• Discount prescription program
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Tele-behavioral health services
• 401(k) plan
• Sick leave (for candidates in states/cities with applicable laws)

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.