Graphic Designer | Contra Labs Network

at Contra · San Francisco, CA

Design & Creative Full-time (Remote) Anywhere in the World Parent-friendly 50

About this role

Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
URL: http://bit.ly/3kLhMdk

About Contra Labs Contra Labs sits at the intersection of human creativity and AI. We partner with leading AI labs and product companies to improve their tools across design, video, development, and beyond. Our research is grounded in how top creatives actually work, studying the patterns behind what gets created, what gets chosen, and what resonates. We believe human input will always be at the center of net new creation, and our mission is to help shape technology so human creativity can be amplified to create what today is unimaginable. By joining the Contra Labs network you gain access to paid projects with some of the most innovative companies building the next generation of creative and AI-powered tools. How It Works This is an application to join the network and be eligible for roles as they arise. Projects are staffed on an as-needed basis, we have an immediate need for talented graphic designers with ongoing availability. Once you are accepted, we'll reach out with details and timeline. To Join the Network

Portfolio review - We'll assess your personal portfolio and Contra profile for strength in graphic and visual design.
Video interview - You'll record a brief video sharing more about your experience and your approach to graphic design.
Skills assessment - If accepted, you'll complete a short assessment aligned to the types of tasks you'd work on (e.g., evaluating AI-generated graphic design outputs, providing structured feedback on composition and visual quality).

What You May Work On

Evaluate AI-generated graphic design outputs across formats including illustrations, layouts, infographics, and print-ready assets
Provide clear, structured feedback on composition, color theory, typography, visual balance, and overall design craft
Help define creative benchmarks and taste standards for what great graphic design looks like in the next generation of AI-powered tools
Contribute to research on how convergence (shared best practices) and divergence (individual taste and creative direction) shape graphic design quality

What We're Looking For

Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality graphic design work across a range of formats and mediums, shared via your Contra profile
Deep understanding of design fundamentals including composition, color, typography, and layout
Ability to articulate creative feedback on graphic design clearly and constructively
Comfort working in fast-paced, experimental environments (experience with AI or design tools is a plus)

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/contra-graphic-designer-contra-labs-network

Why we flagged this for parents & caregivers

FlexCareers scored this listing 50/100 on parent-friendliness based on the language the employer used in their own posting. We did not see explicit parent-friendly keywords (async, part-time, flexible hours, parental leave) — but the role is fully remote, which is the baseline filter for inclusion on FlexCareers. Read the application page closely and ask about parental leave, expected meeting hours, and core overlap windows during your first conversation. Employers who answer those questions clearly are usually the ones who'll respect the boundaries later.

Questions worth asking before you apply

What are the required core hours of overlap, and which timezone are they in?
How is on-call or after-hours coverage handled?
What does parental leave actually look like — duration, pay, ramp back?
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How does the team handle a sick kid day or a school pickup window?

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