Graphic Designer

Job Title: Graphic Designer
Company: Simplified Marketing
Location: Remote / Online
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm EST

About Simplified Marketing:

At Simplified Marketing, we help clients reach their goals with straightforward, effective marketing strategies. As a team, we focus on collaboration, delivering quality work, and supporting clients around the world. We're looking for a Graphic Designer to join us and handle a variety of design projects.

Position Overview:

As a Graphic Designer at Simplified Marketing, you will contribute to creating visually engaging designs across multiple platforms. Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager, your responsibilities will include designing social media graphics, website design layouts, marketing materials, and other creative assets. You'll work collaboratively with the team while taking ownership of your projects, ensuring all deliverables are professional, polished, and meet client goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Prioritized Tasks
• Social Media & Digital Content: Create engaging graphics for social media platforms.
• Web Graphic Design: Use Figma/Photoshop to create website layouts based on wireframe instructions, which will be handed off to the web developer for implementation.
• Marketing Collateral: Design brochures (tri-folds, bi-folds, etc), high-end tradeshow booth graphics, business cards, and other marketing materials.

Additional Tasks
• Image Sourcing: Pull client and stock photos for use in website blogs, pages, and Google Business posts.
• Design Standards: Ensure all designs meet brand guidelines and are optimized for usability and visual appeal.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the team to meet deadlines, provide creative input, and adjust designs based on feedback.
• Project Management: Use tools such as Notion (similar to Asana or Trello) daily to organize tasks, communicate progress, and manage deadlines effectively.

Required Skills and Tools:
• Design Software: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Figma, and Capcut (on occasion).
• AI Image Generation: Able to create new graphics and images based on AI prompts
• Project Management Tools: Experience with tools like Asana, ClickUp, or Trello; daily use of Notion is essential.
• General Tools: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Design Eye: Must have a strong eye for design, layout, and composition, with an attention to detail.
• Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 2-3 years in graphic design.
• Experience designing marketing materials (must have a portfolio of work to support experience).
• Familiarity with basic website design principles and blog layout design.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting projects.
• Flexible working arrangements (if applicable).
• Paid time off.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to bring your creativity and design expertise to our team, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit all requested materials to ensure full consideration of your application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

– Your resume
– A portfolio showcasing relevant work, including social media graphics, web design layouts (if available), and designed marketing materials
– Answers to the following questions: (must answer all of these
1.) How many years of design experience do you have?
2.) How long does it typically take you to design a custom static social media graphic?
3.) How long does it take you to design a trifold brochure if content and images are provided?
4.) What software do you use most often for your designs?
5.) How do you handle feedback and revisions from team members or clients?
6.) Do you have experience sourcing and editing client or stock photos for web or social content? Explain your process.
7.) Can you describe a time you managed multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment?
8.) How do you stay organized and manage your workload to meet deadlines?
9.) What type of design project do you enjoy most, and why?
10.) What makes you stand out from other designers?
11.) Have you worked with project management tools like Notion, Asana, or Trello? If so, how do you use them in your workflow?