Freelance Visual Designer

New York, NY USA

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.  Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  

What does a Freelance Visual Designer do at Hogarth?

We are seeking a talented designer to join our team in a primary creative support role for a major B2B client. Working closely with Art Directors, Senior Designers, and the Creative Lead for direction, this person will take existing brand guidelines and creative materials and adapt them for various deliverables.This role requires a balance of generating original concepts and overseeing production/mechanical design projects.

The ideal candidate will have a great eye for design, come from an integrated agency background, and be fluent in both the Adobe Suite and Figma. They must possess a strong understanding of brand design, outstanding communication skills, and demonstrated interpersonal and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop visually compelling and impactful designs for a variety of deliverables including: web, social, print, branding, information design, emails, out of home, and video ensuring it effectively communicates the brand message and enhances the overall customer experience
  • Execute visually compelling B2B design solutions across diverse channels (digital, print, motion and video content) to clearly communicate our brand's value proposition and enhance the client experience
  • Adapt campaign creative for different placements while maintaining a cohesive brand image
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding and proficiency in working within a design system
  • Experience with data visualization and simplifying complex information into beautiful visuals 
  • Collaborate with WPP creative partners, offshore production teams, and client teams to deliver design elements on brand and to spec
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, incorporating feedback from various stakeholders
  • Serve as the creative representative for our company on the design front supporting this client
  • Present ideas in a clear and concise manner

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 3 years of professional design experience, supported by a strong portfolio that showcases creative and conceptual work within major brand guidelines
  • Expert proficiency in modern design tools, including Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)
  • Deep understanding of design systems, with a proven ability to work within and adapt established brand guidelines for national or global brands
  • Solid grasp of integrated design approaches, including digital platforms, pre-press processes, and mechanical builds
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal in English), with the confidence to present and articulate design ideas effectively
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset; you are a self-starter who is both highly collaborative and capable of thriving with minimal supervision
  • Exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage time and projects effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with US-based creative teams is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with offshore production team collaboration is a plus

Please Note: We are not currently engaging with recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters for this position

The hourly range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details. 

Pay Range

$22 – $48 per hour

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WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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