Freelance Graphic Designer (U.S. Only)
About the Role
DC&Co is seeking a talented, detail-oriented Contract Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This role is ideal for a designer with strong visual web, and motion design skills who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually engaging environment. You’ll collaborate with a team that values creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, and strategic execution — pushing boundaries while maintaining clarity, purpose, and design excellence.
Who You Are
You’re an experienced designer with professional expertise and a portfolio that demonstrates creative range, technical skill, and visual storytelling. You bring not only artistic vision but also strong executive functioning abilities — effectively prioritizing tasks, managing timelines, and balancing multiple projects with precision.
· Critical Thinker: You analyze complex ideas and transform them into clear, compelling visual narratives.
· Strategic Organization: You plan, organize, and execute projects independently, maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines with consistency.
· Grit: You handle feedback with professionalism, persistence, and a growth mindset.
· Resourcefulness: You research, experiment, and find creative ways to solve challenges.
· Flexibility: You adapt seamlessly to shifting priorities, deadlines, and client needs.
· Creativity: You bring fresh ideas, conceptual thinking, and a unique point of view.
· Industry Savvy: You have proven experience in designing for technology (cybersecurity, data tech) and pharma/life sciences sectors.
Key Responsibilities
· Design visually compelling materials for corporate and startup clients across diverse industries.
· Develop and execute innovative concepts from ideation to final delivery.
· Collaborate with the creative team to exchange feedback and refine deliverables.
· Create engaging motion graphics, animations, and video assets for web sites and other digital applications specifically.
· Design intuitive and seamless UX/UI experiences.
· Produce original illustrations, including abstract and conceptual designs.
· Manage project timelines and deliverables with strong organizational and prioritization skills
· Support a remote-first creative culture through clear communication, initiative, collaboration and accountability.
· Use expert-level proficiency in Figma and Aftereffects.
· Has experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Webflow is a plus
· Build client-ready assets and templates in Figma, PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Canva.
· Apply creative problem-solving to deliver solutions that exceed client expectations.
Qualifications
· 3+ years of professional design experience with a strong digital and motion portfolio.
· Proven background in cybersecurity, technology, life sciences, and health tech industries.
· Expertise in digital, web, and motion design.
· Knowledge of Webflow (preferred), WordPress, or HubSpot.
· Proficiency in InDesign, Figma, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
· Excellent communication skills — able to present ideas clearly to both teams and clients.
· Demonstrated ability to think critically, manage priorities effectively, and execute projects with minimal oversight.
· A problem-solver who approaches challenges with creativity, structure and enthusiasm.