Graphic designer

Job Description

C2's client, a full-service advertising and branding agency in Milwaukee with a passion for making brands more human, seeks a Graphic Designer with production skills to provide deadline-sensitive, on-demand overflow support across a diverse portfolio of client work. The agency has earned Top Workplace recognition for seven consecutive years by building a team that moves fast, cares deeply, and produces work that connects brands to real people.

When client demand spikes and deadlines compress, they need a designer who can step in without a ramp-up and deliver, contributing seamlessly to the rhythm of the team. This is a production execution role, not a conceptual design position. The work is deadline and volume-driven. The right candidate is independent, takes direction cleanly, manages their own time, and is transparent and clear about their availability, saying no to work they can't accommodate or providing an enthusiastic yes paired with responsiveness for the work when it arrives. This is not a role for someone who needs heavy direction or a predictable schedule.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: On-demand, project-based contract; part-time with variable hours; ongoing as work requires

Location: Remote, once committed, availability during standard business hours (9 am to 5 pm CST) is preferred

Compensation: $35–$40/hour, commensurate with experience, as a W2 employee of C2

Technology: Talent must provide their own hardware and software unless otherwise indicated per project

This design/production role works across a range of project types including print, digital, and branding materials, adapting to shifting priorities and day-by-day assignments as client needs dictate. Collaboration happens via Slack, Box, and Wrike once onboarded into the team's workflow.

Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality design work across print, digital, and branding projects that aligns with client brand standards and marketing objectives
• Execute day-by-day assignments with accuracy and professionalism, adapting quickly as project needs and priorities shift
• Manage your own time and deliverables independently within established deadlines
• Collaborate with the team via Slack, Box, and Wrike throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; these tools are at the center of the day-to-day workflow
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design and production work across print, digital, and branding
• Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and deliver without hand-holding
• Flexibility to take direction quickly and adapt to shifting project priorities and last-minute assignments
• Availability during standard business hours, 9 am to 5 pm CST once committed to a project

Nice to Have: Cinema 4D experience

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All candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. C2 does not sponsor work visas. No C2C.