Part-Time • Freelance • Remote • Hourly

About the Studio

Sandcastles is a brand and design studio for founders building something new. We work with early-stage companies across CPG, hospitality, and lifestyle, helping them launch clearly, grow intentionally, and build brands that feel meaningful across every touchpoint.

We operate as a small, hands-on studio, working closely with founders and their teams to build brand ecosystems that move beyond first impressions — shaping the products, places, stories, and rituals people bring into their lives.

The Role

This is a freelance, part-time role for a junior designer who wants to gain hands-on experience across real brand projects. You’ll work directly with the creative lead on a range of client work, from early concept development to production and final rollout.

Hours will vary depending on the project. Some weeks may be light; others may be more involved. We’ll give clear advance notice around time expectations and are looking to build lasting relationships with trusted creative collaborators.

About You

This is a great fit for someone early in their career who is excited to learn, contribute, and grow within a small studio environment. We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about their craft, has strong taste and a clear perspective, and is interested in building brands that earn a place in people’s lives. You’re comfortable taking direction, asking smart questions, incorporating feedback, and bringing a strong creative point of view to the work.

The ideal candidate has:

1–2 years of design experience, or has recently graduated from an art or design program
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
A strong foundation in typography, layout, color, and visual systems
Experience or interest across print, digital, packaging, and brand identity
Experience developing digital assets, including ads, emails, presentations, landing pages, websites, and social content
A thoughtful approach to using AI tools as part of the creative process
Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate design decisions, take feedback, stay responsive, and work well in an async workflow

Even better if:

You have motion design experience
You understand print and packaging production
You’ve worked with early-stage CPG, consumer, hospitality, food, or lifestyle brands

What You'll Work On

Projects will vary, but may include:

Brand identity execution, including logos, color, typography, lockups, and brand systems
Packaging and print design, from concept through production-ready files
Marketing and campaign assets, including social content, sell sheets, pitch decks, and emails
Web and UI design support in Figma, including layouts, components, and landing pages
Extending existing brand systems across new applications with care and consistency

Compensation

This is a freelance, hourly role. Rate is commensurate with experience. Please include your range when you reach out. This is not a set-schedule position, but we aim to build lasting relationships with collaborators we trust and give clear advance notice around upcoming project needs.

To apply, send your portfolio, resume, and a brief introduction to work@sandcastles.design. Thank you!

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