Freelance Graphic Designer

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston 25 Harbor Shore Drive Boston, MA 02210

Date Posted:

June 02, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Production/Design Type:

Part-Time

Freelance Graphic Designer Description:

Position Title:

Freelance Graphic Designer Department:

Communications +

Marketing Position Status:

Contractor, Hourly Performance Period:

Through June 2027

Schedule:

12-15 hours per week requiring some onsite work

Contract Overview:

The ICA is seeking a freelance graphic designer to provide creative design services to the ICA's Communications and Marketing department. The freelancer will work in a fast-paced environment working on multiple and digital design projects, serving numerous internal clients within theanization including Marketing, Events, Development, Curatorial, Performance, Education, Retail, and the Director's Office. The Designer will conceive and produce designs in alignment with ICA brand guidelines. The Principal Designer will be the point of contact to guide the scope of services.

Scope of Work:

Design a variety of promotional and interpretive materials including and digital advertisements, signage, merchandise, animations, web graphics, and emunications within the ICA brand parameters ICA brand consistently and creatively in terms of type, layout, and style across all creative executions Create assets to be used in conjunction with existing materials Collaborate with the Principal Designer and the Marketing Department to ensure all assets are appropriate for the brand identity.

Qualifications:

Qualified Candidates Must Possess:

Degree in Graphic design Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier, and AfterEffects Facility with web design and animation Stellar typography skills Strong knowledge of design trends Organized with excellent attention to detail Experience creating assets for advertising and marketing Ability to create a conceptual level

Performance Period and Availability:

The Freelance Graphic Designer contract opportunitymences in June / July 2026 and ends in June 2027, with a possibility of extension. The scope of work and hours required varies from week to week with an estimate of 12-15 hours per week.

Rate of Pay:

$50.00 per hour How to : Interested candidates should send a resume, a letter of interest, a portfolio not to exceed 5MB), and a link to your to atorchioicaboston and jobsicaboston. When ing, please include "Freelance Designer" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We encourage you to early, as the posting may close without notice once a suitable candidate is selected. The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation (Red and Silver Line).

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio 100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor Boston, MA 02210 ICA Watershed 256 Marginal Street Boston, MA 02128 The ICA values building a pluralistic workforce to foster a culture of collaboration,munity and respect. We aremitted to hiring talented, creative and qualified candidates from all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the ICA ismitted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to fair employment practices for all individuals, adhering to all non-discrimination laws. The ICA ismitted to providing access and reasonable amodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable amodation (as defined by the ADA) to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR-EOEicaboston or 617-478-3171.