Freelance Graphic Designer

Freelance Graphic Designer
Louisville, KY (Remote, US-based) · Freelance / Independent Contractor · Hourly
Copper & Kings is the only stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® making American brandy — copper pot stills, a rooftop bar, and a brand people stop scrolling for. We're adding a freelance graphic designer to our creative team. We are a fast-growing company and fast-moving team — we're looking for a designer who enjoys this pace and quick-turnaround projects.

What you'll design

Trade show banners and event posters
Distillery wayfinding and paper signage
Rooftop bar menu updates
Marketing brochures and rack cards (tours, bottle club, events)
Recipe cards
Merch: pins, candle and bitters labels, custom cups and tote bags
Outdoor temporary banners for rooftop promotions
Quarterly A-frame sign designs
Award/medal graphics layered onto our product photography
General design requests as they come up

What to expect

Every project comes with a brief, plus a brand kickoff call to get you oriented
Full access to our photography library and brand kit — you'll design within an established system, not from a blank page
You'll work directly with our Brand Manager, Head of Creative, and Events Lead
Most design requests will come through a shared Slack thread, with occasional team calls to connect with our Louisville-based team
Weekly volume varies project to project — workload will be discussed as projects come up. After three months of strong work together, we're open to a retainer arrangement.

What we're looking for

Thrives on quick turnarounds and tight timelines
Detail-oriented with a high standard for finished work
Energized by a steady stream of new projects and creative challenges
Takes pride in the quality of finished work, every time
Strong communicator with fast response times
Self-directed — takes a brief and runs with it
Comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously

What we need from you

Proficiency in professional-grade design software (Adobe Creative Suite strongly preferred)
A portfolio link (Behance, Dribbble, personal site, or PDF) with 2–3 samples of print, packaging, or event/signage work
Comfort designing within brand guidelines rather than building identity from scratch
Based anywhere in the US

To apply
Send your portfolio link, 2–3 relevant work samples (client work welcome), and a note on your typical turnaround availability.
Pay: Hourly, commensurate with experience.

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Louisville, KY 40206