Freelance Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Houston, United States.Client: Rice UniversityLocation: Houston, TXContract: Part-timeJob DescriptionThe Office of Public Affairs at Rice University is seeking an agile and highly creative Temporary Creative Designer to support our Creative Services team. This position requires a “full-lifecycle” creative thinker—someone who can brainstorm a fresh concept on the fly, pitch it to a client, and manage it all the way through to final production and vendor delivery.The ideal candidate thrives on variety, loves fast-paced problem-solving, and wants to own projects from inception to completion while maintaining the integrity of the Rice University brand.Workplace Requirements: This position is an on-campus role, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at [insert location and schedule]. It is a part-time, project-based role, with an expected duration of 6 months.Hiring Range: $35–$40 per hour based on experience. Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating both conceptual “big idea” thinking and polished, production-ready execution.Technical Expertise:Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).High proficiency in Canva for rapid template creation and agile design needs.The “X-Factor”:Exceptional communication skills—comfortable presenting ideas to clients and negotiating specs with vendors.A proactive, “hungry” attitude; you don’t wait to be told what to do, you look for solutions.Ability to pivot quickly and handle tight turnarounds with a positive attitude.Preferences:Experience with Asana (or similar workflow/project management tools).Proficient in Google Workspace for collaboration and presentations.Experience with simple animation creation.Deep knowledge of the print production process, including file preparation (bleeds, die-lines, color profiles) and a strong understanding of different printing types (digital, offset, large format, etc. ).Essential FunctionsInception to Production: Own the day-to-day creative process from start to finish.