Freelance Graphic Design Assistant (Learning Opportunity)

About 58 Creativity
58 Creativity is a Deaf-owned business that brings American Sign Language (ASL) to life through art, products, and educational resources. From posters and books to apparel and accessories, we create designs that celebrate Deaf culture and visual storytelling.

Position Overview
58 Creativity is seeking a Freelance Graphic Design Assistant to support product layout and production projects, with a strong focus on Adobe InDesign. This is a freelance contractor role (not employment). It’s best suited for someone who wants to practice and grow their InDesign skills while working on real projects that may become part of our product line.

This contract is limited to 3 months with the possibility of extension depending on project needs.

Work is assigned per project, and payment is made at a flat rate once the final design is approved and accepted.

Compensation (Per Project)
Projects are categorized by difficulty before assignment

• Level 1 (Easy): $25
  Examples: simple flyer layout, resizing existing designs, updating text in a template.

• Level 2 (Moderate): $50
  Examples: single-page worksheet, poster with text + graphics, social media template design.

• Level 3 (Challenging): $75
  Examples: multi-page booklet, detailed infographic, complex product layout.

• Level 4 (Advanced): $100+
  Examples: full product-design ( multi-page layouts prepared for print production.)

Only completed, approved projects selected for use will be paid. Practice drafts or revisions not selected are part of the learning process and unpaid.

Responsibilities

• Build clean, professional layouts in Adobe InDesign for posters, books, worksheets, and other products.

• Apply existing artwork, text, and branding into ready-to-print or digital layouts.

• Deliver final files according to provided specifications.

• Make revisions based on feedback until the project is approved.
  

Requirements

• Basic to intermediate skills in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator (both are essential).

• Familiarity with Illustrator or Photoshop is a plus (not required).

• Strong attention to detail in typography, and spacing

• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

• Must be legally able to work as a U.S. contractor (responsible for own taxes)

• Over 18 years old

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with real-world projects.

• Feedback and guidance from a Deaf-owned creative business.

• Portfolio-building opportunities (approved work can be showcased with credit).

• Flexible freelance arrangement — you choose when and where you work.

Ownership
All rights to approved, paid projects transfer to 58 Creativity. Designers may display approved work in their personal portfolio with credit.

📩 If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and portfolio to support@58creativity.com