Freelance Graphic Designer & WordPress Designer (Fully Remote)

Salary: DOE

Location: Remote (Southeast US preferred)

Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor (1099)

About This Role

Marketing Direction, a B2B marketing agency, seeks a Freelance Graphic Designer with WordPress page builder expertise for our creative team. This remote position offers ongoing project-based work split evenly between graphic design (digital marketing materials, presentations, print collateral) and WordPress website development using visual page builders like Elementor and Divi.

Key Skills: Graphic Design | WordPress | Elementor | Divi | Adobe Creative Suite | Print Production | Page Builders | Remote
WordPress Expertise: We build professional WordPress sites using industry-standard page builders (Elementor, Divi, etc.) - custom coding skills are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

WordPress Website Building (50% of work)

Design and build WordPress websites using page builders (Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, Avada)
Performance optimization - build sites that are fast-loading and optimized, not just beautiful
Update and maintain websites (including sites you didn't originally build)
Create landing pages for lead generation campaigns
Implement basic on-page SEO best practices
Ensure responsive design for mobile/tablet experiences

Graphic Design (50% of work)

Create marketing collateral for B2B professional services clients
Design and format client presentations and strategic marketing materials
Design sales enablement materials and proposals
Visual identity design and brand applications
Design email templates and digital marketing graphics
Create print materials (brochures, one-pagers, case studies)

Collaboration

Work closely with Art Director on creative direction and quality standards
Coordinate with project managers and marketing strategists on client deliverables
Communicate proactively on project progress and timelines

Qualifications

Required

Portfolio showcasing both graphic design AND WordPress website work (required)
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Solid WordPress experience with page builders (Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, or similar)
Print production knowledge - can deliver print-ready files with proper CMYK color, resolution, and bleed specs
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS - comfortable making basic edits and troubleshooting
Performance-conscious - builds fast-loading sites, not just beautiful ones
Basic SEO knowledge - understands on-page optimization best practices
3-5 years experience in graphic design and WordPress website building (marketing agency experience preferred)

Preferred (Bonus Skills)

Marketing agency or multi-client freelance experience: B2B professional services firms (accounting, legal, consulting, healthcare)
Presentation Design: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote
WordPress Technical: SEO plugins (AIOSEO, Yoast, Rank Math), managed hosting (WPEngine, Kinsta), DNS configuration
Marketing Platforms: Email marketing (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, HubSpot, GoHighLevel), marketing automation
SEO Tools: SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, Search Console
Additional Creative: Brand development, photography, video editing

Work Style

Reliable communicator - consistent updates, meets deadlines, tracks time accurately
Quality-focused but pragmatic - delivers professional work on time, knows when "done" beats "perfect"
Self-sufficient - works independently with minimal hand-holding
Performance-minded - optimizes for speed and user experience, not just aesthetics
Collaborative - takes direction well, incorporates feedback professionally

What We Offer

Flexible remote work - work from anywhere in Southeast US (EST/CST time zones preferred)
Regular project flow - ongoing client work with project variety
Diverse B2B projects - professional services firms across multiple industries
Professional development - collaborate with experienced Art Director and marketing strategists
Immediate start available - ongoing work ready now
Stable agency partnership - established company since 2009

Example Projects You'll Work On

Websites: Corporate sites for accounting firms, legal practices, consulting firms, healthcare providers, MSPs
Presentations: Strategic marketing decks, client deliverables, board presentations
Sales Materials: Brochures, one-pagers, capabilities decks, proposals
Digital Marketing: Email templates, landing pages, social graphics, digital ads
Brand Identity: Visual identity systems, brand applications, style guides
Content Design: Case studies, whitepapers, thought leadership materials (layout and design)

Time Tracking & Workflow

Time tracking via project management system (we'll provide access)
Monthly invoicing for hours worked or project milestones
Project-based deadlines with clear scope and expectations
Regular communication via email, Teams video calls, and project management tools

How to Apply

Please submit the following through this job posting:

Resume - highlighting your graphic design and WordPress experience
Portfolio - MUST include examples of BOTH:
Graphic design work (marketing materials, branding, presentations)
WordPress websites you've built using page builders
Rate Information - your hourly rate and/or project-based pricing approach
Availability - typical weekly capacity and earliest start date
Brief Cover Note - 2-3 sentences on why you're a great fit

Portfolio is required - applications without portfolio links will not be reviewed.

We review applications on a rolling basis and are looking to fill this position immediately.

About Marketing Direction

Marketing Direction is an established B2B marketing agency (since 2009) specializing in comprehensive marketing programs for professional services firms. We combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to help our clients grow their businesses through effective marketing.

Our team of senior-level marketing experts works collaboratively to deliver exceptional results for clients across industries including accounting, legal, healthcare, MSPs, IT services, and consulting firms.

Our Core Values

Action-Oriented: Proactive execution and measurable results
Strategic: Long-term vision with insightful planning
Passionate: Genuine commitment to client success
Innovative: Creative, forward-thinking solutions
Results-Driven: Focus on ROI and business outcomes
Expertise: Deep knowledge and continuous learning

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