Graphic Artist ( Contract)

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 GRAPHIC ARTIST (CONTRACT) — MAYHEM STUDIOS NY
Location: Remote or NYC-basedStart Date: January 2026Type: Contract / Project-BasedRate: Competitive; based on experience and project scope
Mayhem Studios NY is expanding its creative team for 2026 and is seeking a talented, reliable, and imaginative Graphic Artist to support branding, marketing, editorial projects, social media assets, model development materials, and visual creative concepts.
We are looking for someone who blends artistry with precision, who sees every design as a story waiting to be told. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving creative environment, this role is for you.

📌 REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must meet the following:
Experience
  • Minimum 2–3 years of graphic design experience (freelance or studio)
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, layout, typography, and digital design
  • Experience working with creative teams or photographers preferred
Skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Knowledge of Canva, Figma, or other modern design tools (preferred but not required)
  • Strong understanding of color, layout, composition, and brand identity
  • Ability to take creative direction and produce polished final work
Professional Traits
  • Reliable, communicative, and responsive
  • Capable of meeting deadlines and managing project timelines
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively
  • Attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
📌 BONUSES (Not Required, but Highly Valued)
  • Experience in fashion, beauty, or entertainment branding
  • Ability to create motion graphics or short animated visuals
  • Knowledge of print production, packaging, or merchandise design
  • Experience designing pitch decks, portfolios, or presentation templates
  • Photography or retouching background
📌 BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH MAYHEM STUDIOS
While this is a contract position, artists working with Mayhem Studios enjoy:
  • Consistent creative projects year-round
  • Portfolio-worthy assignments with professional photography assets
  • Opportunities to design materials for models, agencies, and brand partners
  • Credit on the Mayhem Studios website (optional)
  • Flexible remote workflow
  • Potential for expanded ongoing contract work
📌 RESPONSIBILITIES
The Graphic Artist (Contract) will be responsible for:
Design & Creative Execution
  • Creating digital and print graphics for marketing, campaigns, and talent development
  • Designing logos, promotional materials, flyers, banners, and visual branding assets
  • Producing website graphics, portfolio layouts, and social media visuals
  • Preparing polished, high-resolution assets for both online and print production
Studio & Client Projects
  • Collaborating with photographer and creative director (Michael Morgan) on concept art
  • Designing comp cards, model profiles, pitch decks, and casting materials
  • Contributing to Project Teen Team educational materials and presentations
  • Supporting special projects, editorial layouts, and merchandise concepts
Technical & Production Skills
  • Maintaining brand consistency across all design outputs
  • Managing file organization, delivery, and versioning
  • Editing and preparing images, typography, and graphic elements
  • Meeting deadlines for multi-stage or fast-turnaround assignments
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