Contract Digital Designer

C2's client, a global leader in workforce innovation and one of the world's most ethical and inclusive employers, is seeking a Contract Digital Designer to support their Global Creative team across a growing portfolio of branded marketing and communications work. Reporting to the Global Creative Lead, this role contributes to the execution of digital and traditional assets across the client's family of brands.

The Global Creative team operates as an internal agency, supporting a shift from country-led to globally driven creative. Volume and visibility of work have increased significantly, and this role adds a reliable, hands-on designer who can be trained on brand standards and deliver consistently across a wide range of projects.

This is the right fit for a designer with 3–5 years of experience who brings a solid design foundation, strong production instincts, and a genuine curiosity for how AI is shaping creative workflows. The team is actively exploring tools like Adobe Firefly, Microsoft Copilot, and other emerging platforms to improve speed, consistency, and output. This role contributes not only through execution, but by helping the team evolve how work gets done.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3-month contract with potential to extend

Location: Hybrid, Milwaukee preferred (onsite expectations to be defined; remote considered for strong candidates)

Compensation: $28–$35/hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: All C2 talent working 30+ hours/week for 30 consecutive business days are eligible for medical, dental, and optional vision insurance, life insurance and PTO accrual; 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match available for enrollment after 90 days

Technology: All hardware and software will be provided

Job Description

The ideal contract digital designer is a detail-oriented, production-savvy designer who executes confidently across digital and print formats while maintaining consistency with established brand standards. You work well within defined systems, manage multiple deliverables without losing accuracy, and know how to balance speed with craft in a high-volume environment.

Just as important as your skills is how you work. You are collaborative, humble, and eager to grow. You take feedback and creative direction well, bring a resourceful and solutions-oriented mindset, and thrive when surrounded by experienced creatives who push the work forward. You are genuinely excited about this opportunity and ready to contribute from day one.

This role is in-office preferred. The team works in a highly collaborative, fast-moving environment where physical presence supports faster onboarding, clearer creative direction, more efficient file reviews, and stronger day-to-day communication. Standard business hours are expected.

Responsibilities

• Execute branded assets across digital, print, and social channels with accuracy and brand consistency
• Create social media graphics, presentation templates, internal communications, case study layouts, and campaign assets
• Build and maintain templates in PowerPoint, Word, and InDesign for use across teams and brands
• Update and adapt web assets and branded collateral across the client's sub-brands
• Apply and maintain brand standards rigorously across the client's family of brands
• Support layout, production, and file preparation across multiple formats
• Contribute to animated social content and video assets with guidance from senior team members
• Maintain clean, organized file structures and follow established workflows consistently. Accuracy on high-visibility global assets is critical
• Test and apply AI tools such as Adobe Firefly, Microsoft Copilot, Runway, or similar in real production scenarios
• Share practical learnings and workflow improvements with the team to support broader AI adoption
• Balance automation with strong design judgment to maintain brand quality and consistency
• Support the team during high-volume periods, particularly around brand refreshes and campaign launches
• Develop trade show, event, and campaign materials as needed

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in graphic or digital design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign being essential
• Experience designing across both print and digital formats
• Strong skills in social media content creation and template development
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to work accurately within established brand guidelines across multiple brands
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables
• Comfortable receiving feedback and creative direction in a fast-paced, production-heavy environment
• Collaborative, resourceful, and eager to learn with a genuine team player mentality and growth mindset

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with AI tools such as Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Microsoft Copilot, or Runway
• Motion design or video editing experience with After Effects or similar tools
• Familiarity with Figma or other presentation and prototyping platforms
• Background in web asset support, workflow automation, or process improvement
• Exposure to corporate or global brand environments

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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.