Freelance Graphic Designer

Freelance / Contract | Project-Based | Remote
Preference for Alberta or British Columbia-based designers

M3M Marketing is looking for a freelance Graphic Designer who can support our team with client and M3M projects as needed. We’re looking for someone who can take a project brief, understand what we’re trying to accomplish, and turn that direction into strong, professional creative. Depending on the project, that could mean working within an established brand or helping us develop something completely new. As M3M continues to grow, we’re building a network of talented freelancers we can bring into projects based on the expertise we need.

Types of Work

Projects may include:

• Logo design and logo variations
• Brand identity development
• Brand identity guides and style guides
• Social media graphics and campaign creative
• Digital advertising creative
• Business cards and letterhead
• Brochures, posters, rack cards and other print materials
• Reports, PDFs and document design
• PowerPoint and presentation design
• Signage and large-format graphics
• Event and promotional materials
• Swag and merchandise artwork
• Email marketing graphics and templates
• Canva graphics and editable templates
• Graphics and visual assets for video projects
• Simple motion graphics and animated social content
• Animated titles, lower thirds and text treatments
• Logo animation and other branded video elements
• Adapting existing creative for different campaigns, platforms or formats
• Preparing final files for print, digital and video use

Working With M3M

Most projects will start with M3M providing the scope, background, brand assets, deadlines and creative direction needed to get started. From there, we’re looking for a designer who can work independently, communicate well and bring their own creative thinking to the project. Depending on the project, the designer may occasionally be asked to join a client meeting virtually, or in person if they are local to the client or project.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has professional graphic design experience and a strong portfolio
• Has a strong understanding of typography, layout, branding and visual communication
• Can take direction while still bringing their own ideas to the table
• Can interpret a creative brief without needing every detail mapped out
• Is comfortable both developing new visual concepts and working within established brands
• Can create consistent work across digital and print applications
• Is comfortable receiving and implementing feedback
• Pays close attention to details, spelling, formatting and brand consistency
• Can manage their own workload and meet agreed-upon deadlines
• Communicates clearly and reliably
• Understands that good design needs to support the larger marketing goal

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is strongly preferred. Experience with Canva is also an asset, as some projects require editable templates or assets that can continue to be used by M3M or our clients. Motion graphics experience is considered an asset, particularly experience with After Effects or similar software. This could include animated typography, logo animation, lower thirds, social video graphics and other branded elements used within video content.

Location

This role can be completed remotely. We have a preference for freelancers located in Alberta or British Columbia, particularly those who understand Western Canadian businesses, organizations and communities. Being based in Western Canada may also create opportunities to support projects on the ground or meet with clients in person when location and project needs align. However, location is not a requirement, and we’re open to working with the right designer remotely from elsewhere in Canada.

The Kind of Freelancer Who Fits M3M

We’d like to build relationships with designers we can work with repeatedly rather than starting from scratch every time a new project comes up. Some assignments may be straightforward design production. Others may involve developing a brand, campaign or creative direction from the ground up. You may also collaborate with M3M’s strategists, content creators, photographers, videographers and other freelance partners depending on the project. M3M works with businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and organizations across a variety of industries, so the work can look very different from one project to the next.

Contract Structure

This is a freelance contractor relationship rather than an employee position. Projects will be offered based on the needs of M3M and our clients, the designer’s availability, and whether their experience is a good fit for the project. Scope, timeline, deliverables and compensation will be agreed upon before work begins. Compensation may be structured as an hourly freelance rate or project fee depending on the assignment. There are no guaranteed hours or minimum number of projects.

Interested in Working With M3M?

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a little about yourself, along with your portfolio, freelance rates, location and general availability. Feel free to also share the types of design work you specialize in and the programs you typically work with.

Applications can be sent to [email protected]. We’ll review submissions and reach out to those we’d like to connect with further about working together.