About IRL Studio
IRL Studio is an Austin-based creative studio specializing in graphic design and social media for the music, nightlife, festival, and entertainment industries.
Our work can be seen across the country, from Los Angeles to New York City and other major metropolitan markets, creating visual campaigns for venues, festivals, artists, and entertainment brands.
We create bold, culture-driven visuals that bring events and experiences to life — from event artwork and venue campaigns to social media content, digital advertising, and ongoing creative support.
About the Role
We're looking for a talented Freelance Graphic Designer to join IRL Studio on an ongoing basis and help support our growing roster of clients and projects.
This is not an internship or student position. We're looking for someone with professional design experience — specifically within music and social media — who can confidently jump into existing projects, follow established creative direction, and take ownership of production work without extensive instruction.
The role will start at approximately 10–15 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours as the studio grows.
This is a primarily remote position, with occasional in-person meetups in Austin for training, creative collaboration, and team connection. Day-to-day work will be completed remotely, but we're looking for someone local to the Austin area who is available to meet in person periodically as needed.
What You'll Work On
• Event flyers and promotional graphics
• Artist announcement assets
• Social media graphics and campaigns
• Monthly event calendars
• Lineup and set-time graphics
• Digital advertising assets and resizes
• Adapting existing designs into new formats and deliverables
• Photo editing, compositing, and asset preparation
• Sourcing imagery and creative assets
• Preparing and organizing final files
• Supporting other day-to-day design needs across the studio
Initially, much of the role will involve working within existing creative direction and helping execute projects efficiently. As we develop a workflow together, there will be opportunities to take ownership of larger design projects and original concepts.
Who We're Looking For
• 2+ years of professional graphic design experience
• Professional graphic design experience within the music industry
• Professional experience creating social media graphics and digital content
• Strong Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, and image treatment
• Excellent photo editing and compositing skills
• Ability to take an established visual direction and extend it across multiple assets and formats
• Experience designing for different social media formats, placements, and digital deliverables
• Ability to work efficiently across multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong organization and file-management skills
• Reliable communication and weekday availability
• A portfolio demonstrating polished, relevant design work
Your portfolio should include both music-related work and social media design.
Bonus Skills
• Illustration
• Motion design / After Effects
• Experience working with venues, nightlife, festivals, or touring artists
• Experience developing original event artwork or key art
• Experience working within established brand systems and campaign creative
The Details
Type: Ongoing freelance / contract
Hours: Approximately 5–15 hours per week to start
Rate: $25–$30/hour, depending on experience
Location: Remote — must be based in the Austin area
Schedule: Flexible, with reliable weekday availability
To Apply
Please submit your portfolio, resume or LinkedIn profile, current freelance availability, and hourly rate, along with a short note about your experience designing for the music industry.
- We're looking for someone interested in building a consistent freelance relationship rather than taking on a one-off project — someone who can become a reliable extension of IRL Studio as the studio continues to grow.
