Freelance Graphic Designer [Contract Role]

Job Title: Freelance Graphic Designer (Contract)

Department: Marketing 

Location: Boston/DC/Virginia/Maryland

Compensation: Variable hours averaging between 12-20hrs per week, Salary is hourly, negotiable based on experience

 

About Us:

Life Alive Organic Cafe is the place for positive eating, where enjoying organic, crave-worthy food fuels a life filled with energy, optimism and simply feeling good. Through each joyful interaction and scratch-prepared dish served in our unique, quick service cafes, we work toward bringing to life our higher purpose to energize the vitality all living beings and our planet.

 

The Role

You'll bring the Life Alive brand to life across a diverse range of marketing materials, including café and event signage, email campaigns, loyalty program assets, menus, promotional offers, flyers, direct mail, website updates, digital asset resizing, and branded merchandise.

 

Working closely with our VP of Marketing, Director of Customer Engagement, Marketing Manager, and Digital & Social Media Coordinator, you’ll help develop and execute creative concepts that capture Life Alive’s authentic energy. You’ll primarily report to the VP of Marketing, collaborating in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where creativity and purpose intersect.

Key Responsibilities

• Design on-brand materials using Life Alive’s style guide while helping evolve our visual identity to feel modern and aspirational
• Move quickly from concept to execution in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality
• Create guest-focused marketing campaigns that resonate and drive engagement

 

Our Graphic Designer is someone who is:

• A thoughtful, highly skilled graphic designer with an eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling
• Enthusiastic about delicious, nourishing food and the positive impact healthy eating has on people, communities, and the planet
• Deeply empathetic to guests, with strong brand sensitivity and an inclusive, accessible approach
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail throughout the creative process
• An excellent communicator who can present concepts clearly and persuasively
• Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Google Workspace, Mailchimp, and Storyblok
• Comfortable building presentation decks and writing clean, compelling copy
• A flexible schedule to accommodate varying workloads and occasional short-notice requests

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of professional design experience (agency, in-house, or freelance)

 

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, or equivalent education and experience
• Strong design skills across print, digital, branding, and merchandise
• Photo retouching and illustration/iconography capabilities
• An appreciation for great copywriting and the ability to integrate it seamlessly with visuals
• Strategic problem-solving abilities and comfort presenting to senior leadership
• Experience managing timelines, priorities, and multiple projects simultaneously
• Print production file preparation experience
• Bonus: A genuine interest in food and wellness!

Life Alive is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic leader who will contribute to our mission of energizing the vitality of all living beings and our planet through plant-based cuisine and sustainable practices.We strive to foster a community where all feel welcome, safe, and valued. We embrace all differences of age, sexual orientation, gender and its expression, race, culture and ethnicity, national origin, mental and physical health and ability, religious background, marital status, family structure, citizenship, education, and military or veterans’ status. Life Alive invites you to bring your whole self to work.

Life Alive is here to provide satisfying, energizing and delightful nourishment in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. In this Urban Oasis, one might hear the sound of blenders whirring, smell aromas of fresh-cut wheatgrass and juicy ginger, see a colorful spectrum of dishes, art and people, and, most importantly, taste craveable fresh flavors that fuel the body. You are welcome here.