Freelance Graphic Designer
ABOUT ANTELOPE:
Antelope is revolutionizing pet care with its omnichannel platform, launched in August 2021. Our mission is to elevate the lives of pets by offering the very best in pet products through a bold buy-and-build strategy. The name “Antelope” reflects both raising the bar (“Ante”) and moving forward together (“Lope”).
Backed by Alpine Investors, Antelope has already acquired standout brands including Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, My Perfect Pet, and Ark Naturals. We’re continuing to grow through both acquisition and innovation, building a portfolio of high-quality, natural pet brands that serve as a one-stop shop for pet parents.
OVERVIEW:
We’re looking for a mid-weight to senior freelance graphic designer to partner with our in-house team on a rolling basis. This is a hands-on role for someone who can both execute polished brand assets and contribute fresh creative ideas across a wide range of projects.
You’ll work closely with our marketing, brand, and product teams to deliver design work that is strategic, on-brand, and visually compelling across digital, packaging, and campaign touchpoints. 15-30 hours a week anticipated.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creative Execution & Design
- Design email and social media assets for launches, campaigns, and organic content
- Develop paid ad creative (static and light motion) across Meta, Google, and other channels
- Create website assets including banners, landing pages, and lifestyle graphics
Packaging & Product Design
- Update existing packaging files and support new product launches
- Develop packaging concepts for innovation and new SKUs
- Prepare files for print production
Photo Editing & Asset Development
- Retouch product and lifestyle photography
- Perform color correction, compositing, background removal, and web-ready prep
Brand Stewardship
- Ensure consistency across all creative outputs
- Maintain a cohesive, premium, and recognizable Antelope brand aesthetic
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3–5+ years of professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio across digital and print
- Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required)
- Experience designing for consumer brands, ideally in CPG, e-commerce, pet, or lifestyle categories
- Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication skills and clean file organization practices
- Reliable availability and responsiveness during standard business hours
NICE TO HAVE:
- Video editing experience (After Effects, Premiere Pro, or similar)
- Motion design or animation for social and paid ads
- Experience with packaging dielines and print production