Graphic Designer, Social Media

*PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING*

Welcome to Creative Abode - a full-service creative and digital strategy studio specializing in digital marketing and content creation for feminine brands. Founded in Portland with the intent to scale and grow women-owned businesses, we aim to create top industry competitors within the beauty, lifestyle, and fashion product or service-based industries.

This role is ideal for someone who has a creative and unique approach to social media content creation and design. An impressive and unique portfolio is required. We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping female-led brands and wants to establish themselves as top-performing designer.

We ask that you submit a portfolio whether it be in pdf form, project samples, or a website or Instagram page. Should you be considered for the opportunity, we will ask that you complete a small case study for a fictional client. If you are not chosen for the position, you may use these work samples for your portfolio. Please also include the secret code located within this posting when submitting your application.

The position is remote but should be local to the Portland area or PNW. This is a part-time salary-based position with the opportunity to grow into full-time.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Assist CEO in client communication and presentations
• A willingness to stay up to date on trends in marketing for the fashion and beauty industries
• Create story graphics for all clients on a weekly basis
• Curate unique grid aesthetics for all clients on a monthly basis
• Collaborate with the marketing team to generate innovative ideas and concepts for marketing assets while researching content trends to execute marketing strategies through aesthetic design
• The secret code is 444
• Assist in local client photoshoot production and video content creation (reels, tik toks, etc.)
• Create branding and brand messaging for clients including but not limited to logos and brand suites
• Act as the main point of contact from a social creative perspective for a variety of clients
• Create design assets primarily for social media within the scope of our client's brand guidelines
• Organize digital assets, including photos, videos, and other media files

Requirements

• Excellent presentation design and writing skills, image-finding skills, and data-driven storytelling capability.
• Strong follow-through in time management, attention to detail, and reliability
• Social media experience working across multiple social channels (Including, but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Youtube, TikTok)
• Familiar with both critical and design thinking
• 1+ years of work or education experience in graphic design
• Ability to commit to 20-40 regular hours per week
• Competence with collaboration and project management tools like What's App and Notion
• Creative, curious, and independent thinker with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Beauty and/or Fashion industry experience a MAJOR plus
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Google Slides, Sheets, Drive, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• A keen eye for detail, with a strong sense of design and aesthetics
• Excellent communication skills: visual, written, and verbal
• A portfolio or personal website showcasing your design work
• Familiarity with best practices for social marketing design

Benefits and Compensation

• Significant opportunity for growth
• Work alongside incredible clients
• Raise your game - work with highly driven individuals and grow professionally and personally
• Flexible work schedule - integrate work with your life instead of the other way around
• Fun, creative, and collaborative culture
• $23-$25 hourly. Will be paid per client
• Remote - avoid the stress and hassle of a commute and raise your productivity