Freelance Graphic Designer Role - AI Tech Project $50/hr in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Role positioning: This is an entry-to-mid-level freelance graphic design role aimed at generalist designers comfortable across print and digital formats. The 1–2 years experience threshold and portfolio-first screening process makes it accessible to early-career designers building their client base.
Skills developed: Working on an AI-tech platform project sharpens highly marketable skills:
- Infographic and data visualization design — in growing demand for SaaS and tech companies
- Social media template systems — core to content marketing roles
- Figma and Adobe CC proficiency — standard requirements across virtually all design job postings
- Experience with AI-adjacent product companies, which is a resume differentiator
Compensation context: $50/hour is at or above median freelance graphic designer rates in the US market ($25–$45/hr for mid-level), making this competitive for part-time freelance work. However, this is a platform rate, not a negotiated client rate — income is project-dependent and not guaranteed.
Green flags: Clear scope, async delivery, portfolio-validated entry process, and exposure to AI product design work.
Red flags to watch: No guaranteed hours ("tasks available only when projects are active"), no benefits, and project-based work can dry up with little notice. This suits a designer with multiple income streams, not someone seeking primary income stability.
Career fit: Best for designers building a freelance portfolio, supplementing full-time income, or transitioning into AI/tech-adjacent design work.
Mindrift is looking for a versatile, highly skilled Graphic Designer to join the Tendem project (https://tendem.ai/) and create high-quality visual assets for real-world use cases. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in visual communication, layout design, and branding to transform ideas into professional, polished creative assets. This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for creative professionals with hands-on experience in visual communications, layout design, and creating diverse marketing materials.
What We Do
The Mindrift platform connects specialists with innovative technology projects. Our mission is to help develop high-quality AI technologies by combining real-world expertise from professionals across the globe with advanced AI development efforts.
About the Role
This is a freelance role for a Tendem project. As a Graphic Designer, your focus will be on layouts, infographics, social media templates, and overall visual polish. We need a versatile, all-around graphic designer to handle diverse visual tasks, utilizing industry-standard tools to structure information cleanly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the creation of clean layouts, modern infographics, and establish a clear visual hierarchy to ensure readable and engaging content.
- Design highly engaging, reusable templates for various social media channels, as well as impactful one-pagers.
- Elevate everyday materials by working deeply with advanced typography, grid systems, and thoughtful composition.
- Transform raw data and concepts into professional, polished visual assets tailored to specific marketing and communication goals.
- Enforce design quality standards through systematic verification of visual alignment, color usage, and layout consistency prior to delivery.
Important Note
Please submit your CV in English. Your CV must include a link to your portfolio with examples of your work — applications without a portfolio link will not be considered.
This is project-based freelance work. Tasks are available only when projects are active. You may be invited to one or more projects depending on your profile and current opportunities.
How to Get Started
Simply apply to this post, complete the qualification process, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills — on your own schedule.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in graphic design, digital design, or visual communications is desirable.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related creative fields is a plus.
Academic and/or Professional Experience
Candidates must have a strong, diverse portfolio showcasing a wide variety of formats (such as social media graphics, marketing collateral, and one-pagers). We are looking for versatile specialists with an exceptional grasp of typography, visual composition, and grid systems. An adaptable, fast-paced, and detail-oriented approach is essential, along with the ability to work independently to solve visual challenges.
Technical Skills (Essential)
- Layout & Typography: Exceptional grasp of typography, precise grid systems, and visual composition to elevate everyday materials.
- Visual Asset Creation: Proven ability to structure information cleanly through modern infographics and compelling social media templates.
- Design Tools: Deep proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma to handle a wide spectrum of visual tasks.
- Format Versatility: Seamlessly switch between designing impactful one-pagers and highly engaging digital templates, adapting to the constraints of each medium.
Additional Requirements
- An adaptable, fast-paced, and detail-oriented mindset.
- Strong dedication to delivering visually polished, professional-grade assets.
- Self-directed work ethic with the ability to manage diverse visual tasks simultaneously.
- Your CV must include a link to your portfolio with graphic design examples. Applications without a portfolio link, or without relevant graphic design cases, will not be considered.
- English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required).
Project Time Expectations
For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.
Compensation
On this project, contributors can earn up to $50 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.
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