Designer - Freelance

About the role

Interactive Strategies is a Washington, DC-based full-service digital agency that partners with nonprofits, associations, and other mission-driven organizations. Its project work covers websites, brand identity, paid social, digital campaigns, fundraising, and advocacy. Because the creative needs vary widely from project to project, the agency maintains a pool of freelance talent it can engage when the right assignment arises, and it is currently looking to add more designers to that roster.

What the work may include

• Creating UX and web design solutions that solve common website problems in a clear and practical way.
• Building and extending brand identities through logos, visual systems, and style guides.
• Designing digital marketing and campaign assets that feel timely, relevant, and attention-grabbing across social media, email, and web.
• Producing fundraising and advocacy creative that motivates audiences to take action.
• Developing original illustrations that help tell a story.
• Using motion and animation to capture attention or communicate a more complete narrative.

What they are looking for

• A strong visual eye and a clear sense of aesthetics.
• An understanding of brand identity and how to apply it consistently.
• Design thinking that balances beauty with effectiveness.
• Fresh, imaginative ideas and an innovative approach to creative work.
• The ability to think strategically and design with client goals in mind.
• A commitment to inclusive work that reflects diverse perspectives.
• Curiosity, enthusiasm for the craft, and a willingness to keep learning new techniques.
• A collaborative, friendly attitude and comfort working with others.

Engagement details

This is a project-based freelance arrangement under a 1099 independent contractor model. Compensation for freelance engagements is in the range of $70 to $95 per hour, with the final rate influenced by experience and the scope of the project.

Eligibility

Applicants must live in the United States.

Additional information

The agency works on a wide mix of creative assignments, so no single freelancer is expected to cover every discipline listed. The team is building an active roster of freelance creatives for future project opportunities rather than a single fixed role.