[Hiring] Ad Hoc Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director @HelloKindred

Role Description

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an Ad Hoc Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director to provide ad hoc creative support, lead conceptual development, creative direction, and visual identity work. This individual will primarily support the existing creative team with overflow projects and help alleviate workload demands. The engagement is project-based, averaging approximately 5–10 hours per week, with workload varying according to project needs.

• Lead B2B conceptual design thinking, creative development, and art direction across assigned projects alongside Design Director.
• Develop visual identities for events, campaigns, and corporate initiatives (e.g., executive holiday card campaigns, holiday program materials, event/conference assets, sporting event-related creative design initiatives, visual identity concepts for the company's Interactive Lab, campaign-related design projects).
• Provide overflow creative conceptual support and help alleviate the team's workload as project needs arise.
• Apply strategic thinking and creative rationale to design decisions, including the selection and use of photography styles.
• Explore AI-powered creative tools, including Adobe Firefly, to support creative development.
• Apply hands-on design and execution skills where needed, while focusing primarily on conceptual development and creative direction.
• Collaborate with production designers who execute and extend established creative concepts.

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual design and art direction experience, with the ability to take ownership of projects and lead creative concepts.
• Ability to work alongside and receive direction from Design Director and accustomed to feedback on design adjustments and concepts.
• Demonstrated expertise in visual identity development, corporate branding, and campaign-related creative work.
• A portfolio showcasing strategic and conceptual thinking, clear project objectives, creative rationale, and strong photography selection.
• Previous experience producing B2B and corporate-focused creative work.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a clean and polished portfolio presentation.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly).
• Figma experience is an advantage but is not mandatory.
• Motion and digital design capabilities are desirable but not required.
• Minimal emphasis on illustration, as this is not a primary focus of the role.
• Availability for project-based freelance work averaging approximately 5–10 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate fluctuating workloads.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate across time zones, especially with North America.

Requirements

• Please provide work samples and/or portfolio along with resume for this role.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

Benefits

• HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices.
• We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.
• HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.