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Midjourney

Brand Designer (Freelance)

We are a small self-funded team focused on design, human infrastructure, and AI. We're looking for ... Editorial/publication experience (print or digital magazines) * Motion or illustration * You ...

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Magazine Designer / Art Director

Colorado Springs, CO

$119K - $125K/yr

The Magazine Designer / Art Director I position exists to direct the graphic design activities of ... Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and ...

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Magazine Designer / Art Director

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

The Magazine Designer / Art Director I position exists to direct the graphic design activities of ... Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and ...

Westminster University

Design Lead

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$53K - $72K/yr

Strategize, design, and produce the Westminster Review magazine, annual event invitations, and ... of freelance creatives and specialty vendors * Maintain Westminster's brand portal (CLC Brand ...

Hartmann & Forbes, Inc

Senior Graphic Design

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$67K - $92K/yr

Management of internal designers and freelance production artists. Vendor and print production ... The company has appeared on Oregon Business Magazine's Top 100 Green Companies to Work For list for ...

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Art Director I TFT

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

... graphic design activities of print magazines as well as accompanying websites and digital ... Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and ...

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Art Director I TFT

Colorado Springs, CO

$119K - $125K/yr

... graphic design activities of print magazines as well as accompanying websites and digital ... Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and ...

Rotary International

Editor

Evanston, IL · Hybrid

$81K - $90K/yr

... in the magazine's reporting, editing, and design. You will participate in editorial planning meetings, generate story ideas, assign stories, manage the work of freelancers, and curate our style ...

Rotary International

Editor

Evanston, IL · On-site

$81K - $90K/yr

... in the magazine's reporting, editing, and design. You will participate in editorial planning meetings, generate story ideas, assign stories, manage the work of freelancers, and curate our style ...

Focus on the Family

Art Director I TFT

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

... graphic design activities of print magazines as well as accompanying websites and digital ... Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and ...

UW Credit Union

Multimedia Graphic Design Intern

Madison, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

... freelance work required. * 7 months - 1 year experience working collaboratively on a team ... Magazine's Best Places to Work, Wisconsin State Journal's Top Workplaces, and Milwaukee Journal ...

Fortune

Executive Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

... for all freelance creative resourcing and unified tooling decisions across the organization ... Direct both traditional design (print, magazine, OOH, event materials) and digital design (web ...

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How much do freelance magazine design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance magazine design in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is freelance magazine design?

A Freelance Magazine Design job involves creating the layout, typography, and visual elements of a magazine on a project-by-project basis. Designers work independently or with publishing teams to ensure the magazine is visually appealing and easy to read. Responsibilities often include selecting fonts, arranging images, and maintaining brand consistency. Freelancers may work with print and digital formats, collaborating with editors, writers, and advertisers. This role requires strong graphic design skills, proficiency in software like Adobe InDesign, and an understanding of publication aesthetics.

What does a typical project workflow look like for a freelance magazine designer?

As a Freelance Magazine Designer, you’ll usually start by meeting with clients or editorial teams to understand the vision, target audience, and branding requirements for each issue or project. You’ll develop initial design concepts, create layout prototypes, and incorporate feedback through multiple rounds of revisions. Most projects involve close collaboration with writers, photographers, and editors to ensure content and visuals are seamlessly integrated. Managing multiple deadlines, adapting designs for both print and digital formats, and clear client communication are all part of a typical work routine. This dynamic workflow allows you to showcase creativity while keeping projects on track and aligned with the publication’s goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in freelance magazine design, and why are they important?

To excel in Freelance Magazine Design, you need a strong understanding of graphic design principles, proficiency in layout composition, and experience with publishing workflows, often backed by a relevant degree or portfolio. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is essential, and knowledge of print production or digital publication platforms is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to interpret client briefs will help you build strong client relationships and deliver projects on schedule. These skills enable freelancers to create visually engaging, brand-aligned magazine layouts that meet clients' needs and stand out in a competitive marketplace.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Magazine Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Brand Designer (Freelance)

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Midjourney
Scientific Research and Development Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Posted 14 days ago

Job description

About the role
Midjourney is an independent research lab exploring new mediums of thought and expanding the imaginative powers of the human species. We are a small self-funded team focused on design, human infrastructure, and AI.
We're looking for a talented visual designer to shape how Midjourney shows up in the world. We are looking for someone with a fresh, opinionated, and high-quality design foundation who can create work that feels distinct, not what's now but what's next.
You'll partner closely with the leadership on campaigns and visual storytelling across earned and owned channels. This is a freelance engagement with potential for a long-term partnership as the work (and team) grows.
What you'll do
  • Design campaign visuals: ads, social, launches - from concept through finished assets
  • Bring editorial design sensibility to our owned channels: email/welcome series, blog, campaign imagery
  • Develop visual systems that are expressive rather than corporate
  • Partner with marketing on what earned and owned should look and feel like
  • Collaborate async with a small, fast-moving team

You might be a fit if
  • You're a senior IC - roughly 5-8 years in - with a portfolio of expressive, culturally fluent graphic design: editorial, campaigns, identities across print and digital
  • Typography and composition are your first language
  • You can direct as well as execute: you've shaped campaigns, not just produced assets for them
  • You're plugged into visual culture across art, fashion, publishing, music, and the internet
  • You work well remote and independently

Nice to have
  • Editorial/publication experience (print or digital magazines)
  • Motion or illustration
  • You already make things with generative tools

Logistics
  • Freelance/contract, part-time to start, with room to grow
  • Fully remote, anywhere. No travel required (though you're always welcome in SF)

To apply
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