--- title: 'Design Services Album Designer (Contractor) at Artifact Uprising' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/design-services-album-designer-contractor-artifact-uprising-denver-xr6cbafsen5v' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Design Services Album Designer (Contractor) at Artifact Uprising - **Company:** Artifact Uprising - **Location:** Denver, CO - **Compensation:** $18/hr - **Employment:** contract - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/artifactuprising.com/33936c28-dfa0-4b62-b2c9-e7da100f6648 ## Job description The Design Services Designer contracted position calls for availability between 15-35 hours a week (hours are not guaranteed and are dependent on volume). The designer is responsible for creating and designing albums for customers using the Artifact Uprising editor, a third-party proofing system, and Adobe tools when needed. A Designer offers additional revenue to the company as a whole, as well as provides white-glove service to the customer, easing customer pain points by doing so. This position requires a flexible schedule. Hours are dependent on volume and are not guaranteed. This position will start in October 2026, and may end as early as January 2027, depending on volume. Job Responsibilities - Design albums for Design Service customers in the Artifact Uprising editor - Curate customer images - Communicate with Account Manager, Program Manager, and customers in a timely manner - Communicate any bugs or improvements needed in proper Slack channels - Phone calls with Design Service customers upon request - Daily direct email correspondence with Design Service customers - Effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and delivery drafts on time ## Qualifications - Excellent communication, decision-making, leadership, and organizational skills - A strong eye for composition such as framing and balancing the design - Problem-solving skills - Excellent time-management and organizational skills - Proficiency in Asana, Slack, and  Adobe tools is helpful - Great interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others directly, efficiently, and empathetically both verbally and written - Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to do so in past work - Ability to maintain a positive attitude Artifact Uprising® is a Colorado-based company that creates premium quality, customizable photo goods for your digital photos. Driven by the mission to empower people to tell their stories effortlessly, beautifully and often, the company is known for elevated design and thoughtfully sourced materials. Signature products include the Layflat Album touting ultra-thick pages and foil-stamped covers, textured matte Everyday Prints, and a line of customizable frames. Artifact Uprising was recently named on the Built In Colorado’s 2025 Best Places to Work list. We are a tight-knit team who works with some of the latest technology to delight and inspire our customers. Why Artifact Uprising? Creative Freedom We value the creative process and look to our employees to speak into Artifact Uprising products, identity and approach – regardless of position or title. We look for driven people who demonstrate initiative to take the company to the next level. Interested in this position? Tell us why you want to work at Artifact Uprising and what we should know about you. Artifact Uprising is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. ## About Artifact Uprising ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Artifact Uprising creates premium customizable photo gifts, books, and prints that help people honor meaningful moments with high-quality, eco-conscious design. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Denver, Colorado, USA - **Founded**: 2012 (launched October 9, 2012) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Consumer goods / Photo gifts and personalized products - **Target customers**: B2C (individual consumers, families, photographers) - **Mission/purpose**: "We exist for joy. We create joy by helping you honor the meaningful in your life through printed photo gifts, books, and more." [artifactuprising.com/about](https://www.artifactuprising.com/about) ## Products & Services - **[Photo Books]**: Customizable, high-quality photo books using recycled papers; made in the USA. - **[Prints & Wall Art]**: Premium prints and wall decor using reclaimed and eco-friendly materials. - **[Photo Gifts]**: A range of personalized gifts (e.g., cards, calendars, keepsakes) focused on elevated design and sustainability. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Total employees – 53 (as of August 2026) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/artifact-uprising) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (bootstrapped) - **Growth Signals**: Active hiring (e.g., Customer Experience Coordinator); hybrid office in Denver; expanding product line and customer base; strong brand loyalty and community engagement since 2012. ## Competitive Advantages - **Eco-conscious materials**: Uses recycled papers, beetle-kill pine, and other reclaimed materials – differentiates from mass-market photo gift competitors. - **Made in the USA**: Emphasizes domestic production and quality control. - **Elevated design focus**: Targets customers who value aesthetics and authenticity over low-cost alternatives. - **Authentic brand story**: Founded by creatives with a passion for nature and sustainability; strong emotional connection with customers. ## Strategic Focus - Continuing to innovate product designs while maintaining eco-conscious roots. - Enhancing customer experience and building a community-driven brand. - Growing the team thoughtfully (small company with big ideas) while preserving culture. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values creativity, authenticity, kindness, progress over perfection, and mutual investment in colleagues. "We prioritize progress over perfection" and "We invest in each other." [artifactuprising.com/careers](https://www.artifactuprising.com/careers) - **Work model**: Hybrid workspace in Denver, Colorado – employees can choose when to work remotely vs. in-person. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/artifact-uprising) - **Benefits**: Health, vision, dental insurance; flexible vacation policy; parental leave; gym reimbursement; 401(k) plan; commuter benefits; performance bonuses; family medical leave; job training and conferences. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/artifact-uprising) - **Growth**: Small, growing company where every idea counts; opportunities to expand skills and take on new challenges. - **Balance**: Encourages taking real breaks, leaving on time, and enjoying life outside work. ## Sources 1. [artifactuprising.com/about](https://www.artifactuprising.com/about) 2. [artifactuprising.com/careers](https://www.artifactuprising.com/careers) 3. [artifactuprising.com/our-story](https://www.artifactuprising.com/our-story) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/artifact-uprising) 5. [jobs.lever.co/artifactuprising.com](https://jobs.lever.co/artifactuprising.com) ## Other roles at Artifact Uprising - [Design Studio Account Coordinator (Contractor)](https://feeny.ai/job/design-studio-account-coordinator-contractor-artifact-uprising-denver-sds5z55aymrk) — Denver, CO - [Seasonal Customer Experience Coordinator](https://feeny.ai/job/seasonal-customer-experience-coordinator-artifact-uprising-denver-70e8qn8nhwj3) — Denver, CO