Part-time Graphic Designer

We are looking for a part-time graphic designer who will take responsibility for visually narrating our client’s brand journey and marketing strategies through captivating creative assets that resonate with audiences and drive campaign success. You will report directly to the creative lead.

Duties

• Develop creative and innovative design concepts, layouts, and visual assets for various projects, including logos, branding materials, social media graphics, website elements, etc.
• Utilise industry-standard graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other relevant tools to create and edit designs. 
• Conduct research and gather inspiration from various sources to stay informed about design trends, industry best practices, and competitor analysis.
• Use appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic while receiving and incorporating feedback from team members and clients to refine and improve designs. 
• Edit and manipulate video footage to create visually engaging and cohesive videos for YouTube and other Social media channels.
• Understand the narrative and objectives of the video content and develop a storytelling approach through effective sequencing and editing techniques.
• Edit and mix audio elements to ensure high-quality audio for video projects.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.

Required

• Degree in graphic design, multimedia, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven work experience as a graphic designer and video editor, or in similar roles will be preferable.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of graphic design and video editing projects, demonstrating creativity, technical skills, and a variety of styles can be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or other relevant tools.
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, layout composition, and video editing techniques.
• Creative thinking and the ability to translate concepts into visually appealing designs and engaging videos.
• Attention to detail and a strong eye for aesthetics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks related to designing simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and willingness to incorporate feedback and make revisions as needed.
• Knowledge of motion graphics, visual effects, and audio editing is a plus.

General skills required:

• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent communication with an aptitude for collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for visual design.
• Comfortable navigating technology and able to quickly learn new applications and software.
• South African citizen or holds permanent residency.
• Available for 10 – 20 hours per week

* Please apply via this link: https://outsourcery.uk/join-the-team/#jobs

Company Description

Outsourcery is a remote staffing platform that brings together the best talent under one roof to help companies thrive in a digital world. Since 2015, we’ve helped thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs and scaling companies in the UK to grow their businesses efficiently by matching them with high-quality, flexible, remote talent. We provide virtual assistants, customer support specialists, bookkeepers, copywriters, social media managers, designers, and more to help our clients deliver projects, tackle ongoing tasks, and fill critical roles as an extension of their team.

Posted on 27 Nov 12:23, Closing date 26 Jan