Junior Designer - Freelance
2 - 5 years
New York, United States
Contract
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Part-Time • Freelance • Remote • Hourly
About the Studio
Sandcastles is a brand and design studio for founders building something new. We work with early-stage companies across CPG, hospitality, and lifestyle, helping them launch clearly, grow intentionally, and build brands that feel meaningful across every touchpoint.
We operate as a small, hands-on studio, working closely with founders and their teams to build brand ecosystems that move beyond first impressions — shaping the products, places, stories, and rituals people bring into their lives.
The Role
This is a freelance, part-time role for a junior designer who wants to gain hands-on experience across real brand projects. You’ll work directly with the creative lead on a range of client work, from early concept development to production and final rollout.
Hours will vary depending on the project. Some weeks may be light; others may be more involved. We’ll give clear advance notice around time expectations and are looking to build lasting relationships with trusted creative collaborators.
About You
This is a great fit for someone early in their career who is excited to learn, contribute, and grow within a small studio environment. We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about their craft, has strong taste and a clear perspective, and is interested in building brands that earn a place in people’s lives. You’re comfortable taking direction, asking smart questions, incorporating feedback, and bringing a strong creative point of view to the work.
The ideal candidate has:
Even better if:
What You'll Work On
Projects will vary, but may include:
Compensation
This is a freelance, hourly role. Rate is commensurate with experience. Please include your range when you reach out. This is not a set-schedule position, but we aim to build lasting relationships with collaborators we trust and give clear advance notice around upcoming project needs.
To apply, send your portfolio, resume, and a brief introduction to [email protected] . Thank you!
About the Studio
Sandcastles is a brand and design studio for founders building something new. We work with early-stage companies across CPG, hospitality, and lifestyle, helping them launch clearly, grow intentionally, and build brands that feel meaningful across every touchpoint.
We operate as a small, hands-on studio, working closely with founders and their teams to build brand ecosystems that move beyond first impressions — shaping the products, places, stories, and rituals people bring into their lives.
The Role
This is a freelance, part-time role for a junior designer who wants to gain hands-on experience across real brand projects. You’ll work directly with the creative lead on a range of client work, from early concept development to production and final rollout.
Hours will vary depending on the project. Some weeks may be light; others may be more involved. We’ll give clear advance notice around time expectations and are looking to build lasting relationships with trusted creative collaborators.
About You
This is a great fit for someone early in their career who is excited to learn, contribute, and grow within a small studio environment. We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about their craft, has strong taste and a clear perspective, and is interested in building brands that earn a place in people’s lives. You’re comfortable taking direction, asking smart questions, incorporating feedback, and bringing a strong creative point of view to the work.
The ideal candidate has:
- 1–2 years of design experience, or has recently graduated from an art or design program
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- A strong foundation in typography, layout, color, and visual systems
- Experience or interest across print, digital, packaging, and brand identity
- Experience developing digital assets, including ads, emails, presentations, landing pages, websites, and social content
- A thoughtful approach to using AI tools as part of the creative process
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate design decisions, take feedback, stay responsive, and work well in an async workflow
Even better if:
- You have motion design experience
- You understand print and packaging production
- You’ve worked with early-stage CPG, consumer, hospitality, food, or lifestyle brands
What You'll Work On
Projects will vary, but may include:
- Brand identity execution, including logos, color, typography, lockups, and brand systems
- Packaging and print design, from concept through production-ready files
- Marketing and campaign assets, including social content, sell sheets, pitch decks, and emails
- Web and UI design support in Figma, including layouts, components, and landing pages
- Extending existing brand systems across new applications with care and consistency
Compensation
This is a freelance, hourly role. Rate is commensurate with experience. Please include your range when you reach out. This is not a set-schedule position, but we aim to build lasting relationships with collaborators we trust and give clear advance notice around upcoming project needs.
To apply, send your portfolio, resume, and a brief introduction to [email protected] . Thank you!
Skills
Design Services