Freelance Graphic Designer

Position Title: Freelance Graphic Designer

Department: Communications + Marketing

Position Status: Contractor, Hourly

Performance Period: Through June 2027

Schedule: 12-15 hours per week requiring some onsite work

Contract Overview:

The ICA is seeking a freelance graphic designer to provide creative design services to the ICA’s Communications and Marketing department. The freelancer will work in a fast-paced environment working on multiple print and digital design projects, serving numerous internal clients within the organization including Marketing, Events, Development, Curatorial, Performance, Education, Retail, and the Director’s Office. The Designer will conceive and produce designs in alignment with ICA brand guidelines. The Principal Designer will be the point of contact to guide the scope of services.  

Scope of Work:

• Design a variety of promotional and interpretive materials including print and digital advertisements, signage, merchandise, animations, web graphics, and e-communications within the ICA brand parameters 
• Apply ICA brand consistently and creatively in terms of type, layout, and style across all creative executions
• Create assets to be used in conjunction with existing materials 
• Collaborate with the Principal Designer and the Marketing Department to ensure all assets are appropriate for the brand identity

Qualified Candidates Must Possess:

• Degree in Graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier, and AfterEffects 
• Facility with web design and animation
• Stellar typography skills
• Strong knowledge of design trends 
• Organized with excellent attention to detail
• Experience creating assets for advertising and marketing
• Ability to create a conceptual level 

Performance Period and Availability:

The Freelance Graphic Designer contract opportunity commences in June / July 2026 and ends in June 2027, with a possibility of extension.  The scope of work and hours required varies from week to week with an estimate of 12-15 hours per week.

Rate of Pay: $50.00 per hour

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a resume, a letter of interest, a portfolio (pdf not to exceed 5MB), and a link to your website to atorchio@icaboston.org and jobs@icaboston.org. When applying, please include “Freelance Designer” in the subject line.   Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as the posting may close without notice once a suitable candidate is selected.