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Job Summary I am seeking a talented and creative remote Freelance Designer to collaborate with me on completing my project, 'The Best of the Last'. I’m looking for someone with strong technical and design expertise—particularly in typography, layout, and visual composition—who can help bring my vision to life while contributing fresh ideas. 'The Best of the Last’ is a satirical reimagination of a classic American high school yearbook- a fictional NYC school yearbook brought to life through my photography, design, and collages. It serves as both a platform for social commentary and a reflection on the NYC high school experience. Like a traditional yearbook, it includes 140 senior portraits of young people from across the city, along with 45 faculty and staff members. A 20-person school safety team highlights the overbearing NYPD presence I experienced while attending middle and high school in Brooklyn. Spanning 100 pages, the book includes superlatives, a current events section, clubs, and more. Duties • Develop cohesive typography throughout the book, • Refine, perfect and create page layouts, • Design the cover, • Color correct photographs to ensure consistency and quality, • Follow the established project timeline, • Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) to produce high-quality visual content, • Collaborate closely with me to interpret the project’s vision while contributing creative input Requirements • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in graphic design and digital art, • Excellent sense of typography, layout, and color management, • Detail-oriented with a solid understanding of typesetting and photo editing, • Ability to take direction and also bring forward new ideas, • Passionate, reliable, and excited to collaborate on a creative project

mktcntrl works at the intersection of hospitality, small business, and startup culture. These are the spaces where creativity, grit, and ambition collide. We thrive in environments that demand fresh perspective, quick thinking, and content that makes people stop and pay attention. What You’ll Do Concept, shoot, and edit content across TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and photo campaigns Manage posting calendars and deliverables for multiple clients Write engaging captions and short-form copy in varied brand voices Stay plugged into cultural + social trends, bringing fresh ideas before they’re obvious Help coordinate creator collabs and oversee community engagement Balance sleek, polished edits with fast-turnaround UGC-style content What You Bring A creative portfolio showcasing video editing, photography, and social-first content Proficiency with editing tools (you know your knives) A sharp eye for detail and design Deep knowledge of social culture: you know what’s next before the algorithm does Comfort juggling multiple clients, timelines, and creative directions The confidence to pitch ideas and the discipline to deliver on time Location New York City (in-person required — this isn’t a remote role). We work with clients all across Manhattan, which means the city becomes your office. One week you might be shooting content in a Chelsea café, the next you're strategizing from a rooftop in SoHo. We believe creativity comes from fresh perspective, so we’re always on the move, exploring the city and pulling inspiration from everywhere. If you’re looking for a desk job, this isn’t it. If you thrive in the jungle, welcome home. Not There Yet? If you don’t have the portfolio but know you’ve got the talent, we want to see it. Reach out for a trial project and show us what you’ve got. We believe in raw skill, hungry creatives, and people willing to prove they belong in the room. How to Apply Send us your portfolio along with a short note showing us why your the perfect fit. We don’t want polished resumes, we want proof of creativity in action. If you don’t have the “perfect” portfolio, no problem. Pitch us an idea, take on a trial project, or show us something that will have us saying c u next tuesday. We believe the best talent isn’t always the most obvious. We’re looking for people who are driven, resourceful, and obsessed with making things that stand out. If that’s you, we want to hear more.