Graphic Designer (Contract)

Who you are

You have 1-3 years of design experience, ideally in a startup, agency, or in-house marketing environment — your portfolio showcases your visual design craft and clear typography skills. You are proficient in Adobe XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and you understand how to create compelling graphics that resonate with audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to a growing team focused on making expertise accessible. You are detail-oriented and can manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards. You are open to feedback and enjoy iterating on designs based on performance metrics. You are passionate about visual storytelling and understand the importance of brand consistency across various platforms.

What you'll do

In this role, you will design marketing and growth assets including social graphics, paid ads, email visuals, and landing page assets. You will create and maintain reusable templates for social posts, ads, pitch decks, and internal teams. Collaborating closely with the Growth Marketing team, you will iterate quickly based on campaign performance to ensure the best results. You will work with the Head of Design to expand and refine Leland’s brand system, focusing on typography, illustration styles, iconography, and layout patterns. You will help develop the visual identity of new programs, sub-brands, and product initiatives, ensuring that all designs align with Leland's mission. Additionally, you will support UX/Product designers with light visual asset creation when needed, managing files and exports for multi-channel delivery across web, mobile, and print. You will contribute to a growing internal creative library of assets and templates, helping to streamline the design process for future projects.

What we offer

At Leland, you will have the opportunity to take part in building a world-class team in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping people achieve their career and educational dreams. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply, as we believe diverse teams build better products. This contract position offers flexibility and the chance to work remotely across the United States, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.