Visual Designer

This position is not open to applicants residing in or otherwise based in California, New York, Illinois, or Massachusetts. Additionally, applicants must be located in the Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones.

Note to Applicants

We’re looking for professionals who take pride in their work. We know your portfolio tells part of the story, but our application questions help us understand how you think and work. Because we receive a high volume of applications, only applications with complete, thoughtful responses will be reviewed. We review every application carefully. Thoughtful responses to our questions help us understand your approach and potential.

Engagement Details

As a Visual Designer, you will collaborate with internal teams and partner stakeholders to shape and produce high-quality visual assets for online programs in higher education and business settings. You will work with partner brand guidelines to ensure designs are consistent, polished, accessible, and aligned with institutional identities. You will collaborate with Instructional Designers, Project Managers, and Graphic Designers to translate creative concepts into deliverables that support course and program goals. This role requires solid working knowledge of industry-standard design tools and eagerness to refine your craft. You'll work alongside experienced designers who will provide feedback as you grow your skills in educational design and stakeholder collaboration.

This is a remote, part-time, hourly, 1099 independent contractor role. 15 or more hours per week of daytime and weekday availability needed.

Scope of Work

• Design high-quality visual assets for online learning programs, marketing collateral, websites, presentations, and digital campaigns to produce polished, consistent deliverables.
• Apply and adapt partner brand guidelines across a wide range of assets.
• Partner with instructional designers, project managers, and partner stakeholders to conceptualize and execute creative ideas.
• Build and refine visual frameworks that elevate the learning and marketing experience.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity standards are met in all designs (e.g., WCAG-aligned color/contrast, typography, and structure).
• Manage multiple partner projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

What You Need to Get the Job Done

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 1-3 years of professional design experience, ideally with partner-facing projects
• Working proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, and Photoshop. You should be comfortable using these tools daily, with a willingness to strengthen skills across all four.
• Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, color theory, and typography
• Experience applying and adapting brand guidelines to a variety of deliverables
• Portfolio showing your design range and process. Experience in digital/online learning or higher education is a plus, but we value strong foundational skills and enthusiasm for this space.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills to present and explain design decisions
  

What Will Make Us REALLY Love You

• Experience designing for higher education or corporate online learning programs
• Confidence in presenting work and communicating with key stakeholders
• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and inclusive design practices
• A knack for translating complex content into simple, visually engaging solutions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to uphold diverse brand standards
• Desire to stay ahead of design trends and apply them thoughtfully
  

iDesign is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive environment in which everyone is a valued member. At iDesign, all hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.