AMERICANS: Is it possible to get a remote job with a Print Shop in the United States?
I would like to hear your opinion about an idea I have.
I am Brazilian 🇧🇷 and I have been working as a Graphic Designer for 10 years.
To give you some context, the average income in Brazil is around R$3,300 per month (approximately US$600–700). Graphic designers here often earn even less than that.
Unfortunately, this income is not enough for many people to have a comfortable life in Brazil, especially because the cost of living and taxes are quite high.
I have been trying to find a remote job that pays in US dollars, but getting hired through traditional methods like LinkedIn has been extremely difficult.
Because of that, I had an idea: instead of waiting for job openings, I could manually contact small Print Shops in the United States by email and offer my services as a remote Graphic Designer.
My thought is that this could be beneficial for both sides: the company could have an experienced designer with a more efficient cost compared to hiring a local full-time employee, and I would have the opportunity to earn in a stronger currency while providing valuable design support.
I would like to know what you think about this approach.
My English is intermediate. I have some difficulty speaking and understanding spoken English, but I can read and write very well, and I can use Google Translator too.
Do you think I could realistically get this type of job under these conditions?
How much does a Graphic Designer usually earn working for a Print Shop in the United States?
What types of design tasks are most common in Print Shops?
And do you think reaching out directly by email to these businesses would be a good strategy, or are there better ways to find opportunities like this?
I appreciate any advice or experiences you can share. Thank you!