Shop Latinx: Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Portland, United States.

Graphic Designer wanted to join Shop Latinx - a Latinx marketplace and distribution channel for brands targeting millennial and gen-z Latinas.

The ideal candidate is a savvy Graphic Designer, fast learner, self-starter, and excellent communicator with a passion for great design and the ability to achieve it. The candidate must possess a blend of print, identity and digital design skills. From brainstorming through production; the Graphic Designer will be an instrumental part of the SLX dynamic. They must have a passion for design that is clear and concise as well as engaging and playful. The designer must also possess consistent attention to detail.

The chosen freelancer will need to join the team for ~20 hours per week on a rolling monthly basis. This role is remote, but prefer availability to meetup for the occasional meeting/brainstorm in Portland. Designer must have their own equipment and software/programs. This role will primarily be focused on social assets, email design, and web asset creation and report to the Art Director and Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Design Emails
• Create Instagram Posts and Stories
• Collaborate closely with Founder/CEO
• Design digital and print materials, including social assets across all platforms, email marketing, and web graphics.
• Design and/or source assets quickly based on sketches, mood boards, and briefs under the direction of the senior members of the team.
• Attend weekly internal meetings as well as taking ownership of projects as the designer becomes fully immersed marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with the marketing and product to ensure all design created meets brand standards.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of design experience
• Strong understanding of the Shop Latinx brand visuals + ethos
• Expert skills in the Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
• Fluency in Figma
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates your graphic design thinking and core skills across a variety of categories including: typography, color, identity systems, print design, illustration, image manipulation, mock-ups, web, and devices
• An ability to quickly grasp direction within the in-house work environment – must be very flexible and strong multi-tasker
• Proven expertise working in a deadline-driven environment and meeting those deadlines
• Beauty/fashion industry experience a major plus
• Familiarity with Notion, Asana
• Strong understanding of typography and brand identity
• Experience in motion graphics a huge plus
• Understanding of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram
• A positive attitude, along with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and people skills.
• A love for all things Latinx culture and media.
• A wholehearted openness to feedback and direction.
• Passion for visual communication is a must.

Report To: CEO
Effective Date: ASAP

TO APPLY EMAIL SAMI @ SHOPLATINX . COM WITH A BIO AND LINK TO YOUR PORTFOLIO.

In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Would you like to state a preference for hiring from underrepresented group(s)?
No preference

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Part of a larger ongoing project

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
Long term

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75, Junior: $25-35, Senior: $75-100

Have you used graphic design services before?
Yes

What do you need designed?
Web / digital art, Print (cards, posters, artwork etc.), Branding, Advertising materials