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Freelance Visual Communication Design Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Fathom Mfg

Visual Communications Designer

Hartland, WI · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Reusable templates, design standards, and visual systems that improve efficiency, strengthen brand consistency, and elevate the quality of Fathom's communications across teams and channels.

Varsity Tutors

Graphic Design Tutor

Milwaukee, WI · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Ability to explain design thinking process, grid systems, and visual communication theory while preparing students for design careers and portfolio development. * Conceptual Teaching & Problem ...

Edgeless Beauty Group

Graphic Design Co-Op

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$15/hr

Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Visual Communications, or a related field * Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar * Strong attention ...

Varsity Tutors

Drawing Tutor

Milwaukee, WI · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes seeing like an artist through careful observation and connects drawing to visual communication, design careers, and creative expression across artistic disciplines. * Curriculum Awareness ...

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Lead Visual

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Prioritizes the needs of the customer by connecting available to Design support. Abide by all ... Criteria Effective communication, organization and leadership skills Proven ability to motivate and ...

avisystems

Audio-Visual Project Manager

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Ability to interpret engineering schematics and to communicate design intent to the employees and other team members. * Prior leadership of a team or supervision of employees. * Understanding of job ...

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How much do freelance visual communication design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance visual communication design in Milwaukee, WI is $47.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.94 and $60.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Visual Communication Design vs Graphic Designer?

AspectFreelance Visual Communication DesignGraphic Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, design skills, possibly certificationsDegree or certification in graphic design or related field
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote, client-based projectsIn-house, agency, or freelance; often collaborative
Industry UsageUsed across marketing, branding, digital mediaPrimarily in advertising, publishing, branding

Freelance Visual Communication Designers focus on creating visual content for clients independently, often working remotely and managing multiple projects. Graphic Designers may work in agencies or in-house teams, with a more structured environment. Both roles require strong design skills and portfolios, but freelance designers have more flexibility and diverse client work, while graphic designers often have more stability and team collaboration.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Visual Communication Design job openings in Milwaukee, WI as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 53% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,766 per year, or $47 per hour.

Visual Communications Designer

Hartland, WI • On-site

Fathom Mfg
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$75K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

About Us:

Fathom is a leader in advanced manufacturing, specializing in prototyping to low volume production manufacturing. We go beyond AI-driven quoting systems by delivering a white-glove experience, deep manufacturing expertise, and customer intimacy. We are looking for a highly skilled visual communications professional who can elevate the Fathom brand, bring complex manufacturing stories to life, and create compelling experiences that support marketing, sales, and business growth.


Role Overview:

Fathom is looking for a hands-on visual communicator who can turn business objectives, ideas, and complex technical information into compelling graphics and multimedia content. This person will not only create visual assets but also help define the visual approach behind them, ensuring that Fathom’s campaigns, sales materials, digital experiences, and brand communications are cohesive, engaging, and aligned with business goals.


The Visual Communications Designer will independently seek out context, collaborate with stakeholders and subject-matter experts, review existing materials, and develop visual concepts without waiting for finished content or step-by-step creative direction. The right candidate is curious, proactive, fast, and comfortable taking a project from an initial business need through visual strategy, concept development, and final production.


What You’ll Create

  • Visual concepts and creative approaches that translate business objectives, campaign strategies, and technical information into cohesive, engaging brand experiences.
  • Lead-generation and sales assets, including infographics, digital ads, presentations, brochures, case studies, landing pages, email graphics, social content, direct mail, tradeshow materials, and other campaign visuals.
  • Original photography and video content at Fathom facilities, events, and customer-facing activities.
  • Videos from concept through completion, including planning, shooting, editing, motion graphics, captions, and final publishing.
  • WordPress landing pages and campaign pages using approved brand and conversion best practices.
  • Reusable templates, design standards, and visual systems that improve efficiency, strengthen brand consistency, and elevate the quality of Fathom’s communications across teams and channels.
  • Recommendations for evolving Fathom’s visual identity and improving how the brand is expressed across campaigns, presentations, digital experiences, events, photography, video, and sales materials.

What Success Looks Like

  • You independently seek out context, interview subject-matter experts, review existing materials, and translate complex information into clear, engaging visuals.
  • You work with urgency, manage multiple priorities, and consistently deliver polished work on deadline.
  • You think beyond individual deliverables and consider how each project contributes to a cohesive, recognizable, and elevated Fathom brand.
  • You connect visual decisions to business objectives, audience needs, campaign strategy, and the intended user experience.
  • You identify opportunities to improve Fathom’s visual communications and proactively recommend stronger approaches rather than simply executing what has been requested.
  • You can present and explain your creative recommendations to stakeholders, balancing brand consistency, business needs, audience engagement, and practical execution.
  • You collaborate easily across marketing, sales, operations, and technical teams and are comfortable working directly with people throughout the organization.
  • You are a utility player who jumps in where needed, including on projects that may fall outside a narrowly defined role.
  • You bring energy and confidence to in-person collaboration, photo and video shoots, events, and conversations with internal stakeholders.


Required Experience & Skills:

  • 5-7 years of professional experience creating visual communications for a marketing team.
  • Ability to take a loose idea, technical concept, or business objective and independently develop the visual strategy, creative concept, and final execution without requiring completed copy or fully developed creative direction.
  • Advanced in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience building and updating pages in WordPress.
  • Advanced photography and videography skills.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail and project ownership. Fast, efficient, and detail obsessed. You thrive under deadlines and move with urgency.
  • Experience in B2B marketing; manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or another technical industry is strongly preferred.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual communications, presentations, campaign creative, photography, and video. The portfolio should show not only polished final work but also the candidate’s ability to translate business objectives, audience needs, or complex information into an effective visual approach. A portfolio will be required as part of the interview process.
  • Ability to work from Fathom’s Hartland, WI office two days per week and travel as business needs require.


Why Join Us?

Be part of a fast-growing, innovative company at the forefront of the digital manufacturing revolution. Fathom is a leader in advanced manufacturing with multiple locations across the United States, serving some of the largest OEMs in industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer goods.


Join a small but agile marketing team that is always ready to try new strategies to stay ahead of the competition. As part of this team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact, shaping the marketing landscape for a rapidly evolving industry.


Location: Hartland, WI Hybrid – two days in the office per week

Travel Required: Approximately 5-10% with a potential to increase to 15-20% as needed.

What we offer:

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Additional Benefits: Paid time off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer time off, and sick time off (depending on state of employment). 401k Plan

Employee Perks: Discounts on products and services.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.