Graphic Designer
Role Overview
The Graphic Designer role at milk + honey is a part-time, contract position focused on creating visual content for email, social media, and print. This mid-level position involves collaboration with the marketing team and senior designer to deliver high-quality design work while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Perks & Benefits
This role is fully remote, allowing for a flexible work schedule with asynchronous collaboration and occasional check-ins. Contractors will have access to brand assets and templates, fostering a supportive creative environment. The pay ranges from $30 to $40 per hour, and the culture emphasizes clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and alignment with the company's wellness-focused values.
Full Job Description
ApplyJob TypePart-time, ContractDescriptionWe're looking for a graphic designer to join the milk + honey marketing team on a contract basis. You work across email, social, and print — and you care equally about the concept and the craft.You'll work directly with the senior designer and marketing team. Plans shift, priorities pivot, and the team moves quickly. We need someone who stays steady, communicates clearly, and brings good instincts to the work.milk + honey is a thriving collection of day spas, salons, and medSPAs, dedicated to helping people relax, feel good, and prioritize their well-being. Guided by our core values- kindness, connection, integrity, inclusiveness, and excellence, we create a welcoming space where guests can unwind and enjoy high-quality self-care services. From luxurious spa and medSPA treatments to expert salon services, our team is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences that nourish the body and mind. Join us in our mission to help people relax and feel good; provide a place where guests can escape, nourish their wellbeing, and satisfy their self-care.What To ExpectThis is a remote independent contractor engagement. You'll work directly with the milk + honey senior designer and marketing team. You’ll have access to brand assets, templates, and team channels to stay connected.Contract (1099), remoteProject-based or retainer structure Work is primarily async with occasional check-ins or creative reviewsTurnaround expectations are communicated clearly in each briefYou supply your own software, hardware, and design environmentHow Your Time Will Be Spent50% email design — Promotional campaigns, lifecycle sequences, newsletters, seasonal launches — built in collaboration with the marketing team and deployed across our Klaviyo.30% social media graphics — Organic and paid assets for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Static images, carousels, story formats.15% print design — Direct mail, in-spa collateral, and event materials. Print-ready files — bleed, resolution, and specs handled correctly.5% special projects — Presentations, internal templates, brand support, and one-off creative needs.What You BringDesign craftPixel-level precision; you notice the 2px misalignment others missMastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)Strong grasp of typography, hierarchy, color theory, and visual balanceExperience designing emails with the knowledge of how they are rendered in Klaviyo, light mode, and dark modeSocial media design experience across organic and paid formatsComfortable with Figma and building landing pages and web bannersPrint production fluencyMindset + working styleExperience working within a wellness, hospitality, luxury lifestyle brand or related service-based brandsDetail-oriented without losing sight of the goalOpen to iteration; you treat feedback as part of the creative process, not a critique of your worthProactive problem-solver who flags issues early and brings solutions, not just questionsClear, timely communicator Flexible when plans shift; you adapt quickly Comfortable using AI tools (Claude, Firefly) to accelerate ideation, wireframing, and iterationA genuine curiosity for conceptual thinking alongside the technical craftBonus pointsWeb design experience or basic HTML/CSS fluencyLight animation/gif creation skills A love for the milk + honey brand — our values, aesthetic, and guest experience resonate with you personallyWhat Success Looks LikeSuccess in this role isn't just about delivering files on time. It's about the quality of thinking, the consistency of craft, and the trust that builds between you and the team.In The First 30 DaysWork feels on-brand — you've absorbed the guidelines and it showsFirst email and social assets delivered with minimal revisionsOngoingFiles are delivered on-spec and on timeErrors are caught before they reach the team — correct names, sizes, print specsYou bring ideas: a better layout, a smarter template, a faster approachFeedback conversations are easy — you engage, ask questions, and come back strongerYou communicate proactively when timelines shift or scope is unclearIf this sounds like you, we'd love to see your work. Share your portfolio and a brief note on why milk + honey feels like a fit for you.Salary Description$30-$40/hrPlease mention the word **ZEAL** and tag ROjox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#ROjox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.