Freelance Graphic Designer (Contract Role)
About Inspira Education Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities. As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide. As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer). The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Freelance/Contract Graphic Designer for execution-focused project assignments. This role is dedicated to the precise and efficient production of a high volume of digital assets based on established creative briefs, templates, and style guides. The ideal contractor excels at production pipeline efficiency, meticulous file preparation, asset iteration, and technical compliance, ensuring flawless delivery under tight deadlines. Who You Are • Expert Software Proficiency: You have absolute mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, including advanced production features such as Artboards, Smart Objects, Layer Comps, Batch Actions, and optimized exporting for web and digital platforms • Technically Precise: You’re experienced in preparing and exporting production-ready files that meet strict technical specifications from marketing teams, developers, print vendors, and advertising platforms • Efficient & Streamlined: You apply efficiency techniques such as shortcuts, batch processing, reusable templates, and action scripts to deliver high-volume work quickly without compromising quality • Organized to a Fault: Your file structures, layer naming conventions, version control, and asset archives are clean, consistent, and easy for teams to navigate • Portfolio-Ready: You maintain a polished portfolio showcasing clean, technically accurate design work and demonstrating your ability to produce repeatable, high-quality output at scale This is a contract-based role with a targeted pay range of $30–$50 per hour. Actual compensation will depend on experience and other factors. Because this is a contract role, no benefits are provided. As this is a contract role, there are no benefits provided. Hours will vary based on project needs, and there are no guaranteed or set weekly hours. Work volume may fluctuate from week to week depending on the scope and timing of assignments. Why you'll love Inspira • Amazing people with a great vision and values • Ability to work directly with co-founders and drive impact super quickly • Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe • 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits • Flexible Paid-time Off • Learning and Development Budget • Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching • Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans • Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract worker Interested in learning more about Inspira Education, please visit Inspira Education Group. Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits. Apply tot his job