Design Lead
May 2025 Update: We’re actively hiring for this role! Since we’re a small, busy team, please give us 1 week to review your submission and get back to you. Thanks so much for your interest in Olivine!
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Olivine is evolving. We’re building a model that offers our most trusted creative leads high-value project opportunities while fostering a collaborative, expert community. We’re looking for a top-tier freelance Design Lead to support both the Olivine brand and our B2B SaaS clients across high-impact design projects.
Olivine is a full-service product marketing agency specializing in B2B SaaS, offering strategic leadership and hands-on execution to help companies refine their positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies. Our creative collective of product marketers, copywriters, and designers is based all over the world, serving clients like Envoy, Gladly, Applitools, Aruba Networks, Elation Health, and more.
Learn more at olivinemarketing.com.
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What's the opportunity?
We’re looking to hire a part-time/fractional freelance Design Lead to own the development of creative assets for B2B SaaS clients—everything from pitch decks and sales enablement materials to brand refreshes, illustrations, and light UX/UI design.
You’ll work directly with Olivine’s project leads and clients, interpreting brand guidelines, managing design direction, and ensuring execution is thoughtful, consistent, and on time. If you love bringing complex ideas to life visually—and want to collaborate with a strategic, marketing-savvy team—this role is for you.
What will you be doing?
Lead various design projects from concept to completion.
Interpret and apply different branding guidelines from clients to end products (decks, brochures, etc)
Collaborate with team members to launch projects and complete assigned tasks.
Ensure the team executes high-quality work on time.
Communicate directly with clients about design strategy and execution.
Pitch creative ideas and back them up using mood boards and research.
What skills/traits do I need?
Deep expertise with design software and graphics editing tools such as - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign.
Knowledge of Google Docs and Slides, PowerPoint and Word as well as Keynote and Figma.
Strong understanding of visual elements (layout, type, and fonts)
A keen eye for detail and the creativity to deliver fresh work
Ability to receive and give constructive feedback
Immaculate organizational skills to work efficiently and make sure nothing falls through the cracks with the team
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English — Level 3 Professional Working Proficiency.
Passion for technology and interest in designing for software brands.
What experience do I need?
Graphic design qualification or similar.
5+ years experience as a brand/graphic designer
2+ years of your experience should be as a manager
What’s the commitment?
Freelance/contract basis
Start with 10–25 hours per week, depending on project needs
Opportunity for long-term collaboration based on fit
What’s in it for me?
A flexible, remote-first setup so you can work from anywhere
Projects with fast-growing, mission-driven SaaS companies
A supportive, friendly team that values quality and creativity
No chaotic agency energy—we’re intentional about scope and client fit
Opportunities to grow within our network and take on bigger creative leadership roles
How to apply:
Through our website’s application form here select the position “Design Lead”.
Record a short Loom introducing yourself and walking us through a design project you’re most proud of.
→ Tell us what the original ask was, whether there were existing brand guidelines, your creative process, how you developed the concept, any challenges you faced, and how you solved them.
Share your portfolio (website, Behance, Dribbble, etc.)
Include your hourly rate in USD
The Olivine team will review initial applications, and then for the people we’d like to get to know better, we will set up a Zoom interview.
Got questions? Please email apply@olivinemarketing.com
