Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager to elevate our brand’s visual identity and online presence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to craft compelling digital and print designs while managing engaging social media campaigns that resonate with our audience. The ideal candidate will combine artistic talent with strategic marketing skills, bringing fresh ideas and innovative visuals to every project. Join us to make a meaningful impact through captivating graphics, compelling content, and innovative digital storytelling!
Duties
- Develop and execute visually stunning designs across digital platforms, including social media, websites, and email campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
- Manage and grow our social media channels by creating engaging content, scheduling posts, analyzing performance metrics, and optimizing strategies for maximum reach and engagement.
- Conceptualize and produce motion graphics, animations, logo designs, and visual assets that enhance brand recognition and storytelling.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop branding strategies, marketing materials, print advertisements, and promotional campaigns.
- Prepare design files for print production, ensuring color accuracy, proper layout, and adherence to prepress standards.
- Utilize graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Sketch, CorelDRAW, and InVision to produce high-quality visuals.
- Incorporate photography, photo manipulation, digital art techniques, and video editing skills to create compelling multimedia content for diverse media channels.
Requirements
- Proven experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio showcasing branding, layout design, typography for media, motion graphics, and digital art.
- Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; familiarity with Adobe After Effects for motion graphics; experience with WordPress for website updates; knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus.
- Strong understanding of color theory, typography design for media, visual design principles, and print production processes such as prepress and color management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Technical proficiency in photo editing, photo manipulation, video editing software, content management systems (CMS), and sign manufacturing processes is desirable.
- Experience in UI/UX design (user interface/user experience) or web design is advantageous but not mandatory.
This is a contract position with the possibility to move into a full time role.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78723
