805429 Part-Time Graphic Designer (Remote/Hybrid) – Boston, MA | 6-Month Contract

Location: Boston, MA (Remote with Hybrid Requirement in Final 2 Months)
Job Type: Contract, Part-Time (22.5 Hours per Week)
Duration: 6 Months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Approximately 3 Days per Week
Pay: Competitive Hourly Rate (DOE)

About the Opportunity

Sigma Systems is seeking a talented Part-Time Graphic Designer to support the Massachusetts WIC Program on a 6-month contract assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to create impactful educational, outreach, and social marketing materials that support public health initiatives across diverse communities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, print production, multilingual design projects, and vendor coordination. This position is primarily remote, transitioning to a hybrid schedule during the final two months of the assignment.

Work Schedule & Location

• Months 1–4: 100% Remote
• Months 5–6: Hybrid (1 day per week onsite in Boston, MA)
• Part-Time: 22.5 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 3 days per week

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Creative Development

• Design and produce brochures, booklets, flyers, educational materials, banner ads, billboards, presentations, and digital assets.
• Create visually engaging layouts using Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
• Develop graphics and materials that support nutrition education, outreach campaigns, and public health initiatives.

Inclusive Marketing & Multilingual Design

• Create culturally relevant and inclusive marketing materials for diverse audiences.
• Prepare layouts and production files for translation into multiple languages.
• Ensure accessibility, readability, and consistency across multilingual publications.

Print Production & Vendor Coordination

• Manage print production processes from concept through final delivery.
• Solicit vendor bids through state procurement systems.
• Coordinate timelines with printers, translators, and external vendors.
• Review proofs and ensure quality standards are met.
• Evaluate vendor performance and maintain project documentation.

Brand & Project Management

• Maintain organized design files, templates, and digital assets.
• Collaborate with WIC program staff and project managers to align materials with program goals and branding standards.
• Support conferences, meetings, training sessions, and special projects with presentation materials and visual assets.

Required Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional Graphic Design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
• Experience creating print and digital marketing materials.
• Experience managing print production workflows.
• Experience coordinating with external vendors, printers, and translators.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative design work for diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing educational, healthcare, nonprofit, government, or public-sector materials.
• Experience with multilingual publication design and localization projects.
• Familiarity with procurement or vendor bidding processes.
• Experience supporting public awareness or social marketing campaigns.

Desired Skills

• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Print Production
• Layout Design
• Marketing Materials
• Branding
• Multilingual Design
• Vendor Management
• Project Coordination
• Presentation Design
• File Management
• Digital Asset Organization