$4–$6/hour — Senior Graphic Designer (Remote | US Law Firm and AI Tech Start-Up) - Contract to Hire

$4–$6/hour — Senior Graphic Designer (Remote | US Law Firm and AI Tech Start-Up) Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (Upwork) Hours: 20–40 hours per week Location: Fully Remote Mandatory Sync Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM U.S. Pacific Time (Monday–Friday) Time Tracking: Upwork Automatic Time Tracker required Reports To: Director of Marketing (Sentric Legal) with project collaboration across leadership ________________________________________ About Rose Law Firm & Sentric Legal Rose Law Firm (RLF) is a U.S.-based business law firm serving middle-market companies across corporate, transactional, litigation, and strategic advisory matters. The firm operates fully remotely and is known for operational discipline, strong systems, and early adoption of AI tools within legal practice. Sentric Legal is a sister organization focused on AI adoption for law firms and businesses. Sentric provides consulting, training, and staffing solutions that help organizations integrate artificial intelligence into their legal and operational workflows. Together, the organizations operate as a highly systems-driven, globally distributed team that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our work environment is collaborative, ambitious, and intellectually curious. We are building organizations that combine legal expertise, technology, and strong operational execution. Our five core values guide everything we do: •Integrity • Excellence • Ownership • Coachability • Teamwork ________________________________________ The Role We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to help design and produce visual materials across both Rose Law Firm and Sentric Legal. This role focuses on translating complex legal, business, and AI concepts into clear, professional visual communication. The position will support: • marketing initiatives • sales and business development materials • investor and presentation decks • educational and training materials • website and social media visuals • brand systems and templates The designer will work closely with leadership and marketing teams to produce high-quality visual materials that support client engagement, thought leadership, and growth initiatives. Important clarification: The term “Senior” refers to design capability and ownership, not necessarily years of experience. We care most about skill, judgment, and the ability to produce high-quality work independently. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Presentation & Thought Leadership Design Design high-quality visual presentations for: • client strategy meetings • investor presentations • conference presentations • webinars and workshops • AI training programs • consulting deliverables This includes creating: • diagrams • process visualizations • flowcharts • frameworks • visual storytelling for complex ideas ________________________________________ Marketing & Growth Materials Create visual assets supporting marketing and brand initiatives. Examples include: • LinkedIn and social media graphics • webinar promotion graphics • lead magnets and downloadable PDFs • website graphics • infographics explaining legal or AI concepts • event graphics ________________________________________ Sales & Business Development Materials Design visual assets that support business development, including: • service brochures • AI consulting materials • staffing program explanations • capability decks • case study materials • product or service sheets The goal is to make complex offerings clear, compelling, and visually structured. ________________________________________ Educational & Training Materials Support Sentric’s training programs by creating: • course materials • visual frameworks • educational diagrams • workflow illustrations • certification materials • professional training handouts These materials should help learners quickly understand complex concepts. ________________________________________ Brand Systems & Template Development Help maintain consistent brand presentation across both organizations. Examples include creating: • presentation templates • report templates • marketing templates • document layouts • visual style guides Consistency and professionalism are critical. ________________________________________ Visual Framework & Workflow Design Design visuals explaining business and legal workflows, including: • legal process diagrams • AI-assisted workflow maps • staffing models • consulting frameworks • operational systems diagrams This work supports both consulting and marketing efforts. ________________________________________ Design Asset Organization Assist with organizing and maintaining the firm’s design assets, including: • icon libraries • templates • brand resources • marketing assets • visual frameworks Good asset management improves team efficiency and consistency. ________________________________________ Tools & Technical Environment Design tools may include: • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Figma • Canva Workflow tools include: • ClickUp • HubSpot • Zoom The team also actively uses AI tools to accelerate research, drafting, and creative processes. Designers should be open to integrating AI-assisted design workflows where appropriate. ________________________________________ Qualifications We are looking for designers who demonstrate strong visual judgment and the ability to work independently. Preferred qualifications include: • Strong portfolio demonstrating professional design work • Excellent typography and layout skills • Experience designing professional presentations • Ability to translate complex ideas into visual frameworks • Strong English communication skills • Experience working remotely with distributed teams • Ability to take ownership of projects and meet deadlines • Strong attention to detail and consistency Experience working with professional services, consulting firms, or legal organizations is helpful but not required. ________________________________________ Technology Requirements Applicants must have: • Reliable high-speed internet connection • A computer capable of running professional design software • Professional microphone and camera for meetings • A quiet, distraction-free workspace You must be comfortable participating in video meetings and collaborating remotely with team members. ________________________________________ Compensation & Hours • Compensation: $4–$6 per hour depending on skill and portfolio • Hours: 20–40 hours per week • Growth: Strong performers may receive increased responsibilities and compensation over time ________________________________________ Attention-to-Detail Application Test (Important) To confirm that applicants have carefully read this job description, we include a small test. When submitting your application, please request an hourly rate that ends in .99. Examples: • $3.99/hour • $4.99/hour • $5.99/hour This instruction helps us identify applicants who carefully read the job posting. Applications that do not follow this instruction will not be considered. ________________________________________ How to Apply Please submit the following: 1. Your resume or CV 2. A portfolio of your best design work (required) 3. A short message describing why you are interested in this role 4. Your requested hourly rate (must end in .99, as described above) Strong applicants will be invited to a short interview and may be asked to complete a small paid design task. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. ________________________________________ Why Join Us? • Work with a forward-thinking legal and technology organization • Collaborate with a globally distributed team • Contribute to innovative AI adoption initiatives • Build a portfolio of sophisticated professional design work • Gain exposure to legal, consulting, and technology industries We are looking for talented professionals who want to build meaningful skills while contributing to ambitious organizations. ________________________________________ Upwork Skill Tags (12) Graphic Design Presentation Design Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Figma Canva Infographic Design Social Media Design Brand Identity Design Layout Design AI-Assisted Design