Freelance Production Designer Contract

Vivid Seats Inc

Chicago, IL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$85 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising, Animation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Building Systems, Business Operations, Campaigns, Comedy, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Design Services, Detail Oriented, Digital Asset Management, Email Marketing, Emerging Technology, Graphic Design, Marketing, Marketing Campaign, Multitasking, Music, Organizational Skills, Product Development, Production Control, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Quality Management, Social Media, Sports, System Operations, Team Player, Theater, Time Management, User Experience Design (UXD)
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Who we are: Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. We believe in the power of experiences and are fiercely dedicated to building products that inspire human connections. Named as one of Built Ins top places to work in 2025, we believe that our People are our greatest competitive advantage. To support our People, we have built a company culture that empowers our employees to embrace challenges, encourages unity through collaboration, and seeks to constantly evolve by leveraging data and inspiring innovation.

We believe in harnessing emerging technology to power performance and unlock creativity. As part of our culture of innovation, we actively embrace the use of AI tools to enhance decision-making, improve workflows, and producebetter outcomes for our customers.

The Opportunity: Does getting paid to design and work in the live event space sound like a dream come true? If you live andbreathesports, music, comedy, or theater and have an awesome portfolio, this job is for you! Our team is looking for an enthusiastic and collaborativeFreelanceProduction Designerto make an immediate impact across Vivid Seats.

Weekly hours As ourFreelanceProduction Designer,you'llsupport a high volume ofdigitalcreativework across the Marketing team, focusing onscalable production,andtemplated designsystems. You'llpartner closely withourCreative Director,digital and UX designers,an animator/editor,CRMteamand producer to bring creative ideas to life efficiently and consistently. You'llwork acrosspaid social, CRM/email marketing, lifecycle campaigns, and partner-related work, helping the team move faster whilemaintaininga high bar for creative output.

This candidate should have a detail-driven mindset and a deep respect for craft, process, and systems. You understand that exceptional design only succeeds when production is executed flawlessly:-on time, onspec, and at scale. You'llplay a critical role in translating creative intent into finished work that meets the highest standards.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in execution and optimization-someone who loves building systems, improving workflows, and using emerging tools (including AI) to increase speed and scale without sacrificing quality.

It'san awesome gig with an awesome team at an awesome company.

Role Details: Type: Contract (Freelance) Duration: 3 months with potential for extension Hours: ~16-25 hours per week (heavier in the first 1-2 months based on project needs) Location: Remote Rate: ~ $60-$85/hour

What You will Bring: BA/BS degree in related field or equivalent experience

At least 2-5 years of experience in an agency or brand side design role, with a focus on high quality and multi-form graphic design experience, and email marketing experience

Proficiency inbothFigma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)

Manage end-to-end production of brand assets across digital formats

Prepare, review, and finalize production-ready files, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand standards.

A strong understanding of email marketing and best practices

Drive to keep up with new trends in design, email marketing, advertising, social media, digital and pop culture

Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment with quick turnaround times, and changing priorities - you never know when Olivia Rodrigo is going to be dropping a tour!

Oversee quality control throughout the production process, maintaining high standards from concept through final delivery.

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

Familiarity with digital asset management systems is a plus.

Collaborate with designers to translate creative concepts into scalable, production-ready solutions.

Ensure production workflows align with established brand systems and operational best practices.

Portfolio of work showcasing your graphic design capabilities, and be able to answer specific questions on what aspects of campaigns youve worked on: Candidates must provide their portfolio URL to be considered

A passion for live events (music & sports) is desired

Our Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer that values the critical importance of a diverse workforce and sense of belonging. Many of our roles have flexible requirements and we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification.

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