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[solidcore]

Coordinator, Creative & Design

Arlington, VA

$59K - $61K/yr

Required * 1-3 years of graphic design experience: in-house brand team, agency, or comparable freelance portfolio strongly preferred * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and ...

[solidcore]

Coordinator, Creative & Design

Arlington, VA · On-site

$59K - $61K/yr

Required * 1-3 years of graphic design experience: in-house brand team, agency, or comparable freelance portfolio strongly preferred * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and ...

[solidcore]

Coordinator, Creative & Design

Arlington, VA

$59K - $61K/yr

Required * 1-3 years of graphic design experience: in-house brand team, agency, or comparable freelance portfolio strongly preferred * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and ...

AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

Washington, DC · Remote

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

You are a conceptual, design-forward creative who can also execute at a production level when the ... This is a remote freelance role from August 17 through October 16, 2026. ROLE REQUIREMENTS * Design ...

Hart

General Application / Freelance

Washington, DC · On-site

Ideas are our business. * 55+ years of delivering creative solutions for great clients * 80+ team ... Midwestern values that honor great thinking, great design and hard work * Projects from full ...

Avalere Health

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site

Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ... Cultural & Industry Fluency Demonstrates deep fluency in design trends, typography, photography ...

Bloomforth Corp

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site

... freelancers). • Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and take on a variety of creative projects in a fast-moving environment. • Create best-in-class visual brands, partake hands-on in design ...

Bloomforth Corp

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site

... freelancers). Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and take on a variety of creative projects in a fast-moving environment. Create best-in-class visual brands, partake hands-on in design, manage ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Washington, DC · Hybrid

The Design Manager will translate brand strategy into impactful visuals for all firm marketing and ... Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$95K - $142K/yr

The Design Manager will translate brand strategy into impactful visuals for all firm marketing and ... Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Washington, DC · Hybrid

The Design Manager will translate brand strategy into impactful visuals for all firm marketing and ... Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ...

Deckers

Lead Social Creative - HOKA

Washington, DC · On-site +1

HOKA Digital Design Director Location: Remote - West Coast preferred Interested applicants must ... Collaborate with internal teams, agencies, freelancers, and production partners to execute high ...

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What is a creative design freelance?

Creative Design Freelance jobs involve providing design services on a project-by-project basis, rather than working as a full-time employee for a single company. Freelancers in this field may work on graphic design, branding, digital illustrations, web design, or other visual projects for multiple clients. They have the flexibility to choose their assignments, set their rates, and manage their schedules. Successful creative design freelancers need strong portfolios, good communication skills, and the ability to understand and deliver on client expectations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative design freelancer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Design Freelancer, you need strong graphic design skills, a solid portfolio, and usually a degree or certification in design or related fields. Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with digital platforms or content management systems is common. Exceptional creativity, time management, and effective client communication set outstanding freelancers apart. These competencies ensure the delivery of high-quality, on-brand visual solutions that meet client needs and sustain a successful freelance business.

What is the difference between Creative Design Freelance vs Graphic Designer?

AspectCreative Design FreelanceGraphic Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, design skills, sometimes certificationsDegree in Graphic Design or related field, portfolio
Work EnvironmentRemote, self-managed projectsIn-house or agency settings, client meetings
Employer/Industry UsageIndependent clients, online platformsDesign firms, marketing agencies, companies
Search/Comparison IntentFreelance opportunities, project-based workFull-time or part-time employment, in-house roles

Creative Design Freelance involves independent, project-based work often done remotely for various clients, while Graphic Designers typically work within organizations or agencies, often with a steady salary and team collaboration. Both roles require strong design skills and portfolios, but differ mainly in employment structure and work environment.

What are some common challenges freelance creative designers face when managing multiple client projects simultaneously?

Freelance creative designers often juggle several projects at once, which can lead to challenges such as balancing competing deadlines, managing client expectations, and ensuring consistent quality across all deliverables. Time management and clear communication are essential to avoid misunderstandings and scope creep. Additionally, freelancers must be proactive in setting boundaries and organizing their workflow to handle revisions efficiently and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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Coordinator, Creative & Design

[solidcore]

Arlington, VA

$59K - $61K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Coordinator, Creative & Design to join the [solidcore] Content team. This is a hands-on execution role for a designer who thrives in a fast-moving brand environment and takes ownership of both the work and the process behind it. You will work directly under the Manager, Creative & Design and will be responsible for producing high-quality creative assets, supporting the content planning process, and owning the trafficking and organization of creative work from intake through delivery.

This role sits within the Content team, which reflects how we think about design at [solidcore]: creative exists to fuel content, and this role ensures that fuel is always ready, on-brand, and on time.

 
Key Responsibilities:

Creative Execution

  • Support in producing high-quality design assets across all formats: including social, email, digital ads, print in-studio signage, activation materials, and presentation decks 

  • Execute design work under the creative direction of the Manager and Director of Content, maintaining brand consistency and quality across all materials

  • Manage a high volume of design requests from cross-functional teams with accuracy and speed, following established intake and briefing processes

  • Support production of short-form video and animated content for social and media under the Manager's direction

Content Process & Planning

  • Support the building and planning of [solidcore]'s creative content matrices- supporting the Manager and Director of Content in briefing, execution and delivering on time across all channels

  • Assist in receiving briefs for all creative/content needs and requests, gathering the necessary information from cross-functional partners before routing work into production

  • Package and prepare final assets for channel distribution, ensuring correct sizing, naming conventions, and format requirements are met for each platform

  • Contribute to building and improving content production processes as the team and creative output scales

Asset Management & Trafficking

  • Own the trafficking of all creative requests - receiving briefs, routing to the correct workstream/execution, tracking through production and delivery

  • Maintain and organize the design asset library: file naming conventions, version control, folder structure, and archiving of completed projects

  • Build, update, and organize the Canva/Photoshop template library for use by field teams and non-designers across the studio network

  • Track asset delivery across all active campaigns - flagging delays, missing handoffs, or bottlenecks proactively to the Manager

  • Serve as the go-to point of contact for cross-functional teams on asset status, delivery timelines, and file access

Brand & Quality Stewardship

  • Uphold [solidcore] brand guidelines rigorously - applying the visual identity system with precision across typography, color, layout, and imagery

  • Flag inconsistencies or brand questions to the Manager before publishing or delivering final assets

  • Contribute to the maintenance and organization of shared design files and systems

Qualifications:

Required

  • 1-3 years of graphic design experience: in-house brand team, agency, or comparable freelance portfolio strongly preferred

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (Premiere Pro and After Effects a strong plus)

  • Working knowledge of Figma for design production and collaboration

  • Solid grasp of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy

  • Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of work across simultaneous projects and deadlines without sacrificing quality

  • Experience with or strong aptitude for asset trafficking - routing, tracking, and organizing creative work through a production pipeline

  • Strong attention to detail and clear communication - you ask smart questions when a brief is unclear and flag issues before they become problems

  • Self-starter with a collaborative attitude and genuine interest in growing within a creative and content team

Preferred

  • BA or BFA or equivalent in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field

  • Familiarity with project management or trafficking tools (Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, or similar)

  • Motion design or video editing experience (After Effects, Premiere Pro)

  • Experience at a consumer brand, retail, fitness, or lifestyle company

  • Portfolio that demonstrates both campaign-level design and day-to-day production work

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive salary $59,006-$61,735, based on experience
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and parental pay benefits
  • Free telehealth services
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free drop-in classes at [solidcore]
  • And more!
[solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.

[solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can click here to find out more about the actions we are taking to promote a more diverse and inclusive space for both our clients and our internal team.

[solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [solidcore] makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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