Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer We are hiring a Graphic Designer with strong visual judgment, solid branding fundamentals, and the ability to create clear, credible, high-quality design across a range of client work. This role sits at the intersection of brand thinking, design execution, and speed. It requires taste, consistency, and the confidence to make good creative decisions early. The work moves fast. The expectations stay high. We are looking for someone who understands what strong design looks like, knows how to build cohesive brand systems, and can raise the standard without unnecessary complexity. ABOUT US FINAL UPGRADE AI's Creative Agency is called CREATIVE UPGRADE and is an AI-first firm by design, not by marketing. AI supports parts of how we think and work, but this role is fundamentally about strong design judgment, branding, and creative execution. Our marketing arm builds brands, content, and campaigns that move quickly, look credible, and perform under scrutiny. We think systemically and execute creatively. Our teams operate across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Americas. We work globally by default. WHAT YOU’LL DO + Create and refine brand identities, visual systems, and design assets across client work + Develop strong branding across logos, typography, color systems, layouts, and brand guidelines + Translate strategy into clear, compelling design output + Design high-quality assets for digital campaigns, presentations, social content, websites, and brand materials + Bring strong design judgment to layout, composition, typography, and visual consistency + Shape brand systems that scale across platforms and touchpoints + Maintain high standards for polish, coherence, and visual credibility + Work across a variety of brands, industries, and client needs + Partner closely with strategists, writers, account leads, and clients + Move quickly without sacrificing judgment + Own design outcomes from concept through delivery AI TOOLS This is not an AI-heavy role by default, but it is a strong advantage if you are comfortable using AI creative tools to support your workflow. That may include tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Runway, or other emerging platforms where useful. What matters most is not prompt volume, but good judgment — knowing when these tools help, when they do not, and how to use them without compromising quality. WHO THIS ROLE FITS This role suits a graphic designer who is especially strong on the branding side and can work across different types of client-facing creative work. That usually means: + High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator + High attention to detail + Strong visual taste and a clear point of view + Strong branding and design skills across identity, layout, typography, and digital creative + Ability to turn ideas into polished visual assets, not just concepts + Sensitivity to detail, consistency, and brand credibility + Experience designing for a range of clients, industries, or brand types + Agency experience is strongly preferred + Comfort making decisions and being accountable for them + Strategic thinking that connects creative work to business goals + Ability to work autonomously inside a distributed, global team + Familiarity with AI creative platforms is preferred, but not required + Readiness to start immediately COMPENSATION & STRUCTURE Project-based first, then full-time if we all jive Project fees can be $1,000–$2,000 depending on skill level and test brief results Monthly retainer, once agreed, can be $1,000–$2,000 USD per month, depending on experience and level of ownership Fully remote, globally distributed team High-trust, high-expectation environment