Freelance Brand Designer

MindriftMindrift·Remote(Romania)
Design

WFA Digital Insight

As the demand for skilled brand designers continues to rise, with the global market expecting a 25% growth in brand identity creation by 2027, Mindrift's freelance Brand Designer role stands out. With the shift to remote work, professionals with expertise in digital skills and remote collaboration are in high demand. Mindrift's commitment to unlocking the potential of Generative AI makes this role particularly interesting for those passionate about innovative technologies. Before applying, candidates should be aware that a strong portfolio showcasing branding work and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite are essential. With the freelance nature of this role, candidates should also be self-directed and able to troubleshoot independently.

Job Description

About the Role

The Freelance Brand Designer role at Mindrift is a unique opportunity for creative professionals to drive specialized data scraping workflows within the company's hybrid AI + human system. As a key member of the Tendem project team, the successful candidate will collaborate with Tendem Agents to handle repetitive tasks, providing critical thinking, domain expertise, and strategic vision to build strong, modern visual foundations. The role entails developing foundational brand assets, including logos, complete visual identities, and comprehensive color schemes. The Brand Designer will serve as the architect of the brand identity, modernizing aesthetics and ensuring that all visual touchpoints look cohesive across various mediums using industry-standard design tools. Mindrift's mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe, making this role an exciting opportunity for those passionate about innovative technologies and collaborative work environments.

What You Will Do

  • Develop foundational brand assets, including logos, complete visual identities, and comprehensive color schemes
  • Create, systematically organize, and deliver necessary variations of core brand elements
  • Act as the gatekeeper for brand consistency across all internal and external materials, including pitch decks and social media kits
  • Build scalable, long-lasting visual systems that align with modern design standards
  • Enforce design quality through cross-platform validation, ensuring brand aesthetics translate flawlessly across both digital and print mediums
  • Collaborate with Tendem Agents to handle repetitive tasks and provide critical thinking and domain expertise
  • Provide strategic vision to build strong, modern visual foundations
  • Develop clear brand guidelines, style guides, and structured asset libraries for wider team use
  • Ensure brand DNA is translated perfectly across varied formats, from digital social media kits to corporate pitch decks and print materials
  • Contribute to projects aligned with your expertise on your own schedule
  • Help shape how AI understands and builds cohesive brand identities

What We Are Looking For

  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in brand design, graphic design, art direction, or visual communications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communication Design, or related creative fields
  • Expertise in building foundational assets from scratch, including scalable logos, distinct color palettes, and typography systems
  • Deep proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma for crafting and managing core design assets
  • Proven ability to translate brand DNA perfectly across varied formats, from digital social media kits to corporate pitch decks and print materials
  • Strong organizational skills to develop clear brand guidelines, style guides, and structured asset libraries for wider team use
  • Upper-intermediate (B2) or above English proficiency
  • Portfolio showcasing branding work (logos, identity systems, guidelines) must be included in the CV

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cross-medium adaptation and brand system architecture
  • Knowledge of design tools beyond Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
  • Certification in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field
  • Experience working in a remote or freelance capacity

Benefits and Perks

  • Opportunity to work on innovative AI projects from major tech innovators
  • Flexible, part-time remote work arrangement
  • Chance to contribute to projects aligned with your expertise on your own schedule
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Access to industry-standard design tools and software
  • Professional development opportunities in the field of brand design and AI

How to Stand Out

  • Ensure your portfolio showcases a variety of branding work, including logos, identity systems, and guidelines.
  • Highlight your proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, as well as any other design tools you have experience with.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with cross-medium adaptation and brand system architecture.
  • Showcase your ability to work independently and troubleshoot design issues.
  • Research Mindrift's mission and values to demonstrate your understanding of the company's goals and how you can contribute to them.
  • Prepare to discuss your experience with remote or freelance work, and how you stay organized and motivated in these environments.

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