Independent Contractor - Design Specialist, Creative Services

Job Title: Independent Contractor - Design Specialist, Creative Services
Location: Remote
Reports to: Senior Designer, Creative Services
Position Type: Contract
Desired Length of Contract: 6 Months
Payment Terms: This role requires a commitment of approximately 20 to 25 hours per
week, flexibly distributed to accommodate project demands and personal schedules. This
budget is approximately $35-$58 per hour.

About Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families (BSF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families by
providing programming and resources while strengthening their connections to their local
communities. We partner with businesses, government agencies, and local organizations
to create impactful programs that empower and uplift military families.

Independent Contractor Engagement Terms:

This independent contractor will be retained solely for project-based, outcome-driven
services, and will not be an employee, agent, or representative of Blue Star Families. The
independent contractor:

● Will provide their own tools, equipment, and software necessary for completing
deliverables.
● Is responsible for determining work methods, scheduling, and location of work.
● Maintains full control over how services are executed.
● Will invoice BSF on agreed terms and is responsible for their own tax obligations,
insurance, and business expenses.
● May perform work for other clients and is not subject to BSF employee policies or
supervision.

Project-Based Scope of Work

● The Independent Contractor (Design Specialist, Creative Services) will provide
design support for Blue Star Families’ collateral needs, ensuring all materials align
with BSF branding and design guidelines. Responsibilities include:
○ BSF social media graphics, including animated graphics

○ BSF email newsletter graphics
○ Reports, presentations, and slide decks
○ Event signage and digital assets, including infographics
○ Fundraising collateral
○ Other campaign materials, as needed

Independent Contractor will ensure all materials maintain consistency with Blue Star
Families brand identity. Chapter designs should be editable in Canva, allowing Chapters to
update and modify materials as needed. Independent Contractor will respond in a timely
manner, typically within 24 hours.

Preferred Qualifications

● 1-4 years of professional or relevant internship experience in graphic design,
marketing/communications, or a creative services environment.
● Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., InDesign,
Illustrator, Photoshop), experience with Canva, and experience with maintaining
templates and folders within these design tools for org-usage.
● Experience creating animated graphics or motion assets (After Effects, Canva, or
similar tools)
● Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established design systems,
templates, and brand standards.
● Solid visual design skills, including layout, typography, color, and composition.
● Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
● Comfort working in a remote environment and using project management and
collaboration tools.
● May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays as necessary to support key
organizational moments or events.

Deliverables & Payment Terms

All services shall be delivered in accordance with agreed deadlines and milestones.
Payment structure to be outlined in a separate contract. BSF shall not direct how services
are performed – only that deliverables meet agreed results.