Pre-Production Designer

Our retail client is looking for a freelance designer to create pre-production layout files for retail artwork. This project focuses on creating accurate layout templates based on provided engineering files, which the client will then use to build final artwork. This is an fully remote opportunity, with ongoing hours varying during the summer. Candidates in CST or EST are preferred. Responsibilities: Use provided engineering files to build layout templatesCreate accurate layouts showing size, scale, and product placement Follow a provided example to ensure consistency Final layouts will be used by the client to create artwork (no final artwork required) Requirements: Experience working from engineering or technical drawings Strong attention to detail and accuracy Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (or similar) Experience with retail displays or fixtures is a plusIn this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Email Your Resume In Word ToLooking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply.Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : JP24-1987037 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.Jessica Palmer - Recruitment StrategistFor Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United is a new role.This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 05/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.This job was posted on 05/14/2026 and is open for 60 daysEverforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Everforth Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Creative Circle.Copyright © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.