Marketing Production Designer (1099 Independent Contractor)

Maps Credit Union is seeking an experienced contract Marketing Production Designer to provide flexible creative and production support for its Marketing team. The role focuses on producing polished, brand-consistent print and digital marketing materials, extending campaign concepts across channels, preparing production-ready files, and supporting campaign, social media, and content initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design and produce print and digital marketing materials, including advertisements, postcards, brochures, flyers, forms, booklets, signage, digital graphics, email assets, social media content, and other campaign materials
• Extend established campaign concepts and creative direction across multiple formats, sizes, audiences, and channels
• Evaluate existing marketing materials and refresh or redesign them to meet new objectives, messaging, offers, or brand requirements
• Prepare production-ready files and manage revisions through final delivery
• Apply Maps brand standards consistently while using strong typography, layout, hierarchy, imagery, and other fundamental design principles
• Collaborate with Marketing team members to translate project briefs, copy, and business needs into effective creative
• Make thoughtful design recommendations when an existing approach can be improved
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and manage multiple projects with varying timelines and priorities
• Provide occasional support for social media content, basic content development, campaign coordination, and other marketing initiatives
• Help the Marketing team manage periods of high production volume and meet campaign deadlines

Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Demonstrated professional experience designing a wide variety of print and digital marketing materials
• Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, visual hierarchy, brand application, and production design skills
• Experience working within established brand guidelines and adapting creative across multiple channels and formats
• Strong understanding of print and digital production requirements, including preparing accurate, production-ready files
• Ability to interpret a creative brief or existing campaign direction and execute independently
• Strong attention to detail, including proofreading, consistency, formatting, and quality control
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and respond constructively to feedback
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience developing social media graphics and content
• Copywriting, editing, or content development experience
• Experience supporting integrated marketing campaigns across print, digital, email, web, and social channels
• Familiarity with financial services, credit unions, or another regulated industry
• Experience working as part of an in-house marketing team or creative agency
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing platforms, content management systems, or marketing automation tools