Experienced Graphic Designer - Building Brand Identity

Job Title: Experienced Graphic Designer

Job Type: Project-Based/Gig

Rate: $7.00 USD/hour (approx 5 hours per week)

Project Timeline: Goal of completion for initial milestones by November 1, 2024; additional milestones by December 15, 2024

Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Graphic Designer with a proven track record of working with small and medium-sized businesses. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Graphic Design or a related field and extensive experience using Adobe Photoshop and other design software. This is a project-based gig with the goal of a quick turnaround in the next few weeks. Although this is a gig, if we work well together, there may be opportunities to continue collaborating as our company grows.

Project Milestones:
By November 1, 2024:
- Start with an existing logo to develop a brand board, including colors (primary, secondary, accent) and fonts, ensuring consistency across all materials. The brand board will be used for all digital and printed assets.
- Design branded Google Slide templates for virtual workshops.
- Create social media assets, including a Facebook page cover, LinkedIn page, and Instagram post templates.

By December 15, 2024:
- Design printed assets, including business cards and letterhead templates.
- Conduct a website audit and make recommendations for design consistency, branding, and user experience.
- Design branded templates for workbooks

Requirements:
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and deliver high-quality projects in JPEG, PNG formats
- At least 3-5 years of experience working with graphic design projects for businesses.
- You use a structured approach to client projects, including initial consultations, draft submissions, feedback rounds, and final revisions.
- We are not looking for someone self-taught on Canva—We are looking for someone with formal training and expertise in professional design
- Strong portfolio showcasing previous branding, template design, and social media assets.
- Experienced in using Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms).
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality designs within a goal-oriented timeline.
- Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.

Project Details:
- You will work with an existing logo.
- Estimated total hours: Up to 5 hours per week, with flexibility for adjustments depending on project needs.
- The timeline aims for completion of the first three milestones by November 1, 2024, and the remaining milestones by December 15, 2024, but allows for some flexibility if needed.
- Clear expectations will be provided upfront to reduce the number of revisions and streamline the design process.

How to Apply:
1. Send us a message with 5 Apply Points with the subject line: "Experienced Graphic Designer - [Your Full Name]".
2. Attach your portfolio with relevant examples to this job posting. Our brand is affiliated with a university and a professional association, and are looking for high-quality examples that reflect this.
3. Include your availability and when you can start.