Freelance Visual Designer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

Hi there! We're Razorfish. We've been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What's different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Visual Designer (freelance) to help bring functional, yet beautifully executed digital experiences to life-especially in the website space-for some of today's most recognizable brands. You'll guide the design of high-performing work across channels and devices, applying your passion for visual storytelling, your eye for detail, and your ability to work within and evolve established design systems. You'll shape brand evolution through smart design and strategic thinking, in close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.  

Responsibilities

• Execute interactive designs that are innovative, strategically grounded, and visually engaging

• Design responsive web pages and digital experiences that are brand-consistent and user-centered

• Create, apply, and evolve components within established design systems and libraries

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including UX, product, content, strategy, and technology

• Present and articulate design decisions with clarity and confidence to internal teams and client stakeholders

• Stay current on digital trends, design best practices, and emerging tools

• Contribute to a range of projects, working with creative leads and project managers to ensure timelines and deliverables are met

• Manage your time and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and project goals

• Leverage and expand scalable, on-brand design systems

• Implement website accessibility standards

• Lead workstreams independently bringing clarity, creative solutions, and openness to feedback

• Simplify complex ideas through thoughtful visual storytelling and intuitive interaction design

• Develop clear visual hierarchies and compelling visual concepts

• Prepare and package design assets for development or final delivery as needed

• Collaborate as a proactive, thoughtful team member-understanding how large interactive teams operate and participate effectively in critiques and reviews

• Support research and prepare visual presentation materials for internal or client-facing meetings  

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in in visual design, digital product design, or web design 

• Experience within tech, fintech, finance is a plus
• A strong portfolio of digital and web work that showcases your eye for layout, typography, color, interaction, and system design thinking is a MUST
• A four-year degree (preferably) in Graphic Design
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and ability to independently prioritize on behalf of the team 
• Proven success in driving multiple projects in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work
• Required skills: Proficiency in Figma and other industry-standard design tools 

***Please include resume with portfolio link**

Additional Information

At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.  You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 Compensation Range: USD $38.46 - USD $52.64/Hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/15/2025.Employment Type: OTHER