Talented, Reliable Graphic & Web Designers that
Want Clear Direction and Good Compensation

Our Ideal Designer
Is looking for additional work to supplement what she/he is doing, or a designer who would rather focus on creating rather than dealing with clients and customer service. Rather than having several designers bid on projects, we're looking to work with reliable, motivated contract designers on a long-term basis that want projects fed to her/him as they become available. We are looking for individual freelancers rather than established freelancing companies looking for extra work.

Out of state and even aspiring designers are encouraged to read through the qualification requirments below and apply if they're a good fit; however, these are not entry level, train-as-you-go positions - we need professionals that can take good direction and run with a project with little supervision.

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Graphic Designers Should Have:

  • A similar / complimentary design quality and style to Next Level (if you're not sure what that is, take a few moments and check out some of our examples)
  • Available for up to 1-4 projects a month
  • Able to respond to a phone message or email within 2 hours (during the business week, Mon-Friday 8:00-5:00)
  • High speed Internet connection, working knowledge and ability to FTP files
  • Pantone book (solid understanding of color theory and good color combinations)
  • PC platform compatibility
  • Significant experience designing logos and branding packages for real companies. We don't care abour your resume, just that you're creative, honest and reliable


Web Designers Should Have:

  • Strong knowledge in Dreamweaver/HTML/CSS – must be efficient in turning comps (.psds) into HTML to code.
  • Familiar with Typepad. Can build sites in Typepad efficiently if given the look and feel as well as the content.
  • Also be knowledgeable in: Javascript, E-Commerce, Content Management Systems, Community message/discussion boards, Secure Web Sites (Client log-in), On-Line Payment Systems, Database Driven Web Sites.
  • Solid understanding of practical benefits and limitations of Internet technologies (Flash, Java, DHTML, CGI, ColdFusion etc.)
  • An understanding of the image optimization for the web and the issues around page weight and loading times.
  • Most of your communication will be internal, however you will be asked to communicate directly or in conference with a client, so a pleasant demeanor and professional oral and written communication skills are required.


Character:

  • Honesty and integrity
  • Self-motivated
  • Critical thinker
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good communicator
  • Available and responsive
  • You do your own work (no working from templates or sub-contracting the work out)


Benefits:

  • Work from your own home.
  • Nl_designer2_2Hours are flexible, as long as you get the work done in the assigned time frame.
  • Turn around times are brisk but realistic.
  • You’ll be working in a productive, supportive environment with professionals who want to help you grow and succeed.
  • No downtime waiting for answers - when you have a question, you can always expect a quick response back so you can keep moving forward.
  • Clear, comprehensive design parameters.
  • Paid ½ up front and ½ as the project is delivered. Designers are paid on time. Designers are paid by project but it ends up being between $20 - $40 an hour, DOE.
  • Designers are encouraged and praised for good work.


Interested? Do This Next:

  • Nl_designer3Visit www.nextlevelsalesandmarketing.com as well as www.jeremytuber.com, check out the site as well as the artwork. If you feel you’re design skills and style match mine, we might be a good fit.
  • If you feel you might be a good fit, Email us and include 5-7 pdf or jpg images of your best branding, logo design work. Please keep the images under 150k each.
  • Feel free to provide a link(s) to other projects you’ve created.
  • In 5 sentences or less, let us know why you think we’d be a good fit for each other. Resumes are not needed.
  • No phone calls, faxes or follow up. If you’ve applied, we'll hook you up with a response.
  • Designers that follow these instructions will be considered.