Design Assistant Wanted!
The Design Assistant is a freelance remote position for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual. Your primary job will be to assist the lead project designer in building client websites and providing WordPress support to clients.
This position will be ideal for you if you are a creative problem solver that understands the balance of aesthetics and usability. You're a self-starter with an eagerness to never stop learning and improving.
Job Requirements:
LOCATION
Worldwide (remote)
Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates custom graphic & website designs
- Works directly with clients
- Provide WordPress support to clients
- Creates graphics for social media, email blasts & blog posts
- Writes & creates helpful blog posts on branding & design
- Edits & maintains the company website
- Completes all other creative tasks that may be assigned
SKILLS
- Experience with WordPress, HTML, and CSS
- Understanding of basic SEO principles
- 2+ years of web design experience
- Experience designing sales pages and other types of landing pages
- Available for a minimum of 20 hours per month with additional project-based work
- Intermediate proficiency w/ Adobe Creative Suite – especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and XD.
- Experience working w/ Asana or other project management systems
- Great understanding of responsive design
- Clean and modern design aesthetic
- Detail is your middle name. You notice the smallest inconsistencies.
- The ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously — you get things done, meet deadlines, and keep promises. You can handle overlapping projects and communicate any challenges, questions, or concerns about deadlines.
- Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)
- An ego-free attitude when it comes to taking constructive feedback and running with it.
- You love to make a product that is perfectly suited for the end-user, from pdfs to websites while adhering to the established brand guidelines for the business.
PROGRAMS & PLATFORMS
- Google Docs/Google Drive/ Gmail
- WordPress
- Shopify
- ConvertKit
- Asana
- Dubsado
- Canva
- Airtable
- Slack
PERSONAL SKILLS
- Attention to detail & accuracy
- Hard-working with a strong sense of urgency
- Organized, neat & tidy
- Takes critique & criticism well
- Owns their own mistakes
- Works well in a team environment
- Meets deadlines & goes above & beyond
- Researches thoroughly to get it done
- Self-starter & ambitious
- High energy, confident & personable
- Has an “I'll figure it out” mentality
- Fun & likes to laugh
HOW TO APPLY
***APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED***