Part-Time Graphic Designer & Copy Writer (Direct Mail & Print Marketing)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Part-Time Graphic Designer to support our marketing team with the creation of high-performing marketing materials for a fast-growing home improvement company specializing in replacement windows and exterior doors.

This role will focus heavily on direct mail design, print advertising, and marketing collateral that drives homeowner inquiries and booked appointments. The ideal candidate understands not only graphic design principles, but also how to create designs that convert into leads and sales.

You will collaborate with our marketing team to design materials used across direct mail campaigns, sales collateral, and promotional marketing.

This is a contract role with consistent ongoing work for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Mail & Print Marketing Design
Design direct mail postcards, flyers, and promotional mailers
Create print advertisements for local publications and marketing campaigns
Develop door hangers, leave-behinds, and promotional inserts
Format marketing materials for professional printing standards
Marketing Creative Development
Design lead-generation marketing pieces focused on homeowners
Create compelling visual layouts that clearly communicate offers and promotions
Collaborate with marketing leadership on campaign messaging and structure
Design materials that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives
Copy Integration
Work alongside the marketing team to integrate clear, persuasive marketing copy
Assist with basic headline and promotional copy layout for marketing pieces
Ensure messaging hierarchy (headline, subheadline, call-to-action) is optimized for readability and response
Production & File Preparation
Prepare final artwork files for professional print production
Ensure files meet bleed, trim, resolution, and color specifications
Organize and maintain creative assets for future campaigns
Make revisions quickly based on feedback from the marketing team

Required Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate should have experience designing high-performing marketing materials, particularly in industries that rely on direct response marketing.

Required experience includes:

Proven experience designing direct mail pieces and print marketing materials

Strong understanding of marketing layout structure and visual hierarchy

Experience designing mailers, postcards, flyers, and promotional print ads

Ability to incorporate marketing copy effectively within design layouts

High attention to detail and ability to follow design specifications

Technical Skills

Candidates should be comfortable using industry-standard design tools including:

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Canva (optional but helpful)

You should also understand:

Print-ready file preparation

Bleed and trim specifications

CMYK vs RGB color formats

High-resolution export settings for print production

Preferred Experience

While not required, candidates with experience in the following industries will stand out:

Home improvement companies

Windows and doors

Roofing

Remodeling

HVAC

Local service businesses

Experience designing lead-generation mailers for contractors or home services companies is highly preferred.

What We’re Looking For

The right candidate will be:

Creative but marketing-focused (designs that generate leads, not just look good)

Detail oriented and precise with layouts

Fast and reliable when working with deadlines

Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions

Able to work independently while collaborating with a marketing team

Work Schedule

Approximately 10–20 hours per week

Work is project-based depending on campaign needs

Flexible schedule as long as deadlines are met

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

Your portfolio or examples of design work

Examples of direct mail or print marketing pieces you have created

A brief summary of your experience working with marketing campaigns or lead generation materials

Candidates who can demonstrate experience creating direct response marketing materials will be prioritized.