Virtual Assistant/Graphic Designer

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Design VA to help us design monthly campaign assets (homepage banners, Instagram posts, email newsletter graphics) using Canva and Shopify product integration (Canva Connect).

You will work closely with our marketing team, following a clear monthly campaign calendar (themes include Outdoor Learning, Pretend Play, Christmas, etc.) and ensuring brand consistency across all visuals.

Responsibilities:

Design and publish; web banners, Instagram posts/carousels, and email headers in Canva

Pull product images from Shopify via Canva Connect

Prepare campaign visuals (PNG/JPG) sized correctly for each channel

Create re-usable Canva templates for seasonal campaigns

Ensure all designs are teacher/education friendly, engaging, and professional

Occasionally support with simple copywriting for text overlays or captions

Requirements:

Strong Canva skills (must be able to create polished, branded templates) and publish to shopify/instagram/shopify mail

Fluent English (both written & spoken)

Good creative eye for design, layout, and colours. Consistent quality output in line with brand.

Experience with Shopify / Canva Connect (or willingness to learn quickly)

Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with deadlines

Bonus: Experience in email newsletter design (Mailchimp, Shopify Email, Klaviyo)

What We Offer:

Flexible, remote role (approx. 8-10 hours per week to start)

Long-term ongoing work (we run monthly campaigns year-round)

€8hr depending on experience

Friendly, supportive team – we value initiative, creativity, and consistency

How to Apply:
Please send:

A short note about why you’d be a great fit for this role

Links to Canva or design samples (preferably social posts, banners, or email graphics)

Your availability (hours per week) and expected hourly/monthly rate

Complete this quick test: Create a homepage banner + Instagram post using the theme “Outdoors for Autumn – Learning Through Play”. Use images from www.ease.ie, keep it bright and education-focused.