Summary

Sur-Ryl Marketing (SM) is a story-led marketing agency partnering with mission-driven organizations across government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. We're building out our freelance design bench and looking for a mid-to-senior graphic designer who can drop into a range of client work and deliver polished, on-brand visuals with minimal hand-holding.

About the Role

You'll translate creative direction into strong, original work across marketing and communications materials. You won't be starting from templates. This role requires a real understanding of layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling, along with the ability to execute accurately within established brand systems.

We're Seeking Someone Who:

• Has 5+ years of professional design experience, ideally including agency work

• Brings a strong portfolio of original, thoughtful design across digital and print

• Can take creative direction and run with it, rather than needing step-by-step instruction

• Works fluently within established brand guidelines and design systems

• Is detail-oriented, dependable, and communicates clearly

You'll Work On:

• Campaign assets, social graphics, and web visuals

• Presentations, reports, and one-pagers

• Branded templates and visual systems

• Print collateral including brochures and event materials

Tools:

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required. Figma required. Canva a plus.

Working Style & Compensation

Freelance engagements with potential for ongoing work. Remote, U.S.-based. We prefer a flat monthly rate for consistent, ongoing collaboration, with hourly considered for variable or short-term work. In your application, please share both your preferred monthly rate and your hourly rate.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a portfolio link (required). In the experience section, tell us about the kind of work you love, the sectors you've enjoyed most, and what you're looking for in a freelance partnership. We review as projects come in and reach out when there's a fit.