Graphic Designer

🎨 Graphic Designer / Creative Assistant📍 Westland, MI – On-Site at BuzzWire Media & PodLab Studios💵 $19–$23/hour to start (higher for top-tier portfolios)🕐 Part-time (20–30 hrs/week) — Grow into Full-Time Lead Role🚀 About the RoleWe’re BuzzWire Media and PodLab Studios — two creative brands making noise in Metro Detroit. We’re hiring a Graphic Designer who’s also confident juggling light admin, content, and client tasks. This role is hands-on, creative, and evolving. You’ll design branding for real businesses, work with local creators, support in-studio productions, and help grow our in-house marketing.

If you’re a designer first — but also flexible, organized, and have sharp instincts — this is your playground. 📊 Workload Breakdown (Estimated)🎨 55% – Graphic Design & Content Creation (logos, decks, social, flyers, brand assets)🎥 15% – Studio Support (BTS, assisting shoots, podcast support)📬 15% – Admin & Client Coordination (quotes, emails, light project management)📣 10% – Marketing BuzzWire & PodLab Studios (internal posts, campaigns, events)🧼 5% – Studio Organization (cleanliness, prepping for clients)🌟 Why You’ll Want This Job📈 Real Growth: Start part-time, grow into a $26–$28/hr Lead Designer within 12–18 months🎨 Creative Freedom: Work on branding, campaigns, content, and more🆓 Free Studio Access:

Use the space for your own creative work outside of hours😎 Chill Culture: We value quality, speed, and a drama-free team👀 Visibility: Your work will be seen by thousands across brands, platforms, and clients✅ We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has 1+ years of professional design experience (not just passion projects)Is fluent in Adobe Illustrator — this is non-negotiableUnderstands typography, layout, branding systems, and visual identityCan work in Photoshop, InDesign, and other Creative Cloud toolsManages content via Later, Hootsuite, or BufferCan communicate clearly with clients, in person and online💡 Bonus:

Shopify, WordPress, or light video editing skills are a plus🚫 Do Not Apply If: Your portfolio is mainly anime, hand-drawn cartoons, or 3D animationYou don’t understand traditional graphic design principles (typography, grid systems, brand consistency)You’re entirely “self-taught” without client-ready branding examplesYou aren’t fluent in Adobe IllustratorYou’re looking for remote work — this is an on-site position in Westland, MI📅 Pay & ScheduleStarting Pay: $19–$23/hourGrowth Path: Up to $26–$28/hour within 12–18 months as Lead DesignerHours: 20–30/week to start (flexible weekday shifts, no weekends)Location: On-site only — Westland, MI📬 How to ApplySubmit:

📄 Your resume🎨 A link to your portfolio✍️ Quick answers to these 3 questions: What’s a project you’re most proud of — and why?You’re juggling a logo revision, 3 scheduled posts, and a last-minute edit from a client. What’s your move?What kind of creative environment helps you thrive?