Graphic Designer at Horizontal Talent Graphic Designer at Horizontal Talent in New York, New York Posted in 2 days ago. Bring your creative ideas to a fast-paced, collaborative team where visual design and motion come together to create polished digital, presentation, and branded content. This part-time contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented designer who enjoys balancing hands-on production work with motion-driven storytelling across a variety of formats. Responsibilities Create branded graphics, presentations, and digital layouts for web, social, email, and internal or external communications. Build animated PowerPoint decks using transitions, custom animations, and motion techniques that enhance storytelling for events, presentations, and sales support. Develop motion graphics and animated assets for product demos, educational videos, social cut-downs, sizzles, and marketing campaigns. Produce visual materials across print, digital, social, and event needs while maintaining consistency and quality. Support scalable design systems by maintaining templates, style guides, and other reusable assets. Manage multiple priorities, respond to urgent design needs, and help keep projects moving efficiently. Use project management tools to organize requests and support effective workload planning. Ensure all deliverables align with established brand standards and visual expectations. Skills 5-8 years of experience as a visual designer or hybrid creative in digital design environments. A strong portfolio demonstrating branding, motion, and digital design work. Advanced PowerPoint animation skills, including morph transitions and custom motion effects. Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Premiere Pro. Strong understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling. Ability to work within established brand guidelines and design systems. Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners. Online portfolio of work is required. Preferred Skills Experience using AI tools to support creative workflows. Familiarity with social media design formats and sizing requirements. Background in advertising, marketing, or agency environments. Experience with Workfront or similar project management tools. Comfort working on a variety of creative deliverables in a deadline-driven environment. Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and supported. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who can bring fresh ideas, unique experiences, and a collaborative spirit to the team. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.