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This designer will work closely with Spherical's Design Director and Senior Designer on two primary tracks of work: the ongoing design and production of Neighbors: A Living Infrastructure Magazine, and a range of brand and marketing design.\nThis is a 32-40-hour/week remote contract position reporting directly to the Design Director.\nAbout Neighbors Magazine\nNeighbors is a collection of stories from Angelenos about the futures we are building together. Produced by Spherical for the Living Infrastructure Field Kit, , the magazine uplifts examples of living infrastructure already taking shape through non-fiction, fiction, photography, and more. Neighbors launched in June 2026 and publishes new stories every two weeks.\nThe design of Neighbors is bold, editorial, and deeply considered. It’s rooted in a strong typographic sensibility and a commitment to immersive digital storytelling. The right candidate will be excited to help shape and evolve a publication that is just getting started.\nScope of Work\nNeighbors Magazine\nUnder the direction of the Design Director, the Communications Design Contractor will help evolve the design of Neighbors and support the production of ongoing content:\nCollaborate with editors, producers, and creatives to conceptualize and design immersive digital storytelling experiences for articles published every two weeks\n\nIterate existing templates for recurring story formats and design new templates for new story types\n\nCollaborate with producers to translate stories into social media content that is on-brand, distinctive, and designed to perform across platforms\n\nEvolve and maintain the Neighbors brand guidelines and style guide\n\nBrand and Marketing\nWorking under the direction of the Design Director, this designer will:\nContribute to engagements as directed, including brand identity, marketing materials, and social media design.\n\nDesign page layouts and produce creative assets for the studio's website, social media, and blog\n\nDesign and produce a range of communications including presentation decks, email newsletters, and marketing collateral\n\nRequirements\nExperience and Education\nFormal education in graphic design or a related field is a plus, though equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio are equally valued.\n\nDemonstrated professional experience designing across digital mediums and formats\n\nA strong portfolio demonstrating work across brand identity, communications, and digital content. Please include your portfolio link with your application\n\n Skills\nStrong foundation in graphic design fundamentals: typography, color, layout, imagery, and composition\n\nExperience in brand identity and campaign design for both print and digital is required\n\nEditorial design experience is a plus, though not required to apply\n\nProficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)\n\nHealthy balance of comfort, curiosity and discernment in the use of AI-assisted tools and workflows\n\nWays of Working\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep the Design Director informed of any issues in real time\n\nHigh standards of craft with a consistent ability to meet deadlines\n\nA thorough, exploratory approach to design and willing to push ideas before landing on the right solution\n\nCollaborative, with a graceful, solutions-oriented approach under pressure\n\nComfortable taking creative direction and iterating quickly and accurately\n\nContract Details\nDuration: 6 months\n\nHours: 32-40 hours\n\nRate: $100/hr\n\nLocation: Remote\n\nStart date: As soon as possible\n\nReporting to: Michael Yap, Design Director\n\n How to Apply\nSpherical is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.\nWe are happy to provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. 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