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Activate Talent

11 months ago

Independent Contractor - Graphic Designer

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Company
Activate Talent
Location
South Africa South Africa
Posted
11 months ago
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Job description

OPEN GLOBALLY

FULL TIME

REMOTE

Position: Graphic Designer

Type of contract: Independent contractor

Work from any corner of the world and be a part of the #remoteworkrevolution!‼️

We are looking for a versatile Graphic Designer specializing in marketing visuals, email design, and digital content creation. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for conversion-driven design, experience in crafting engaging email templates, and the ability to produce high-performing social media assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design visually compelling email campaigns (promotional, newsletters, automated flows) optimized for conversions.
  • Create social media graphics, banners, ads, and digital marketing assets aligned with brand guidelines.
  • Develop animated visuals (GIFs/micro-animations) for emails and social media (basic After Effects or Canva knowledge is a plus).
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure designs drive engagement and meet campaign goals.
  • Maintain a consistent brand aesthetic across all digital touchpoints.
  • Adapt designs for A/B testing and performance optimization.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator (for custom graphics and illustrations).
  • Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot) and understanding of email design limitations.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing marketing-focused designs (emails, social media, ads).
  • Knowledge of web design principles (responsive layouts, UX best practices).
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and iterate based on performance data.
  • Familiarity with Canva or basic motion graphics (for quick-turnaround content).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with landing page design (Figma, Webflow, or basic HTML/CSS understanding).
  • Understanding of performance metrics (CTR, conversion rates) and how design impacts them.
  • Basic video editing skills (for social media snippets).

Required skills

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