Graphic Designer Assistant

Graphic Designer Assistant


About the Role

We are looking for a Graphic Designer Assistant with a strong foundation in visual design especially in Adobe Illustrator and Canva. You’ll work closely with our Art Director to create high-quality design assets for festivals, marketing campaigns, vendor materials, and social media. This role blends hands-on design production with light project coordination.


Key Responsibilities

-Design & Creative Support
-Produce and refine graphics in Adobe Illustrator (icons, maps, signage, layouts, vector assets, etc.)
-Build social media and marketing materials using Canva
-Prepare final deliverables across different formats (web, print, IG, vendors, etc.)
-Resize, format, and adapt assets based on brand guidelines
-Maintain consistency across event branding and visual systems
-Project & Asset Organization
-Organize design assets and project folders (Google Drive / SharePoint)
-Maintain file-naming standards, version control, and asset libraries
-Production & Administrative Support
-Assist with task tracking and deadline management
-Coordinate files and communication with vendors/partners when needed
-Support the Art Director with daily ops (simple follow-ups, requests, reminders)


Required Skills & Qualifications

-Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
-Solid skills in Canva for fast-turnaround designs
-Good sense of layout, spacing, typography, and visual hierarchy
-Ability to follow a brand system and maintain consistent visual style
-Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities
-Extremely detail-oriented and organized
-Strong English communication skills (written & verbal)
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
-Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities
-A proactive problem-solver with strong follow-up skills
-Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
-Basic knowledge of video editing is an asset


Additional Details
-Must be able to work U.S. East Coast hours
-Paid on a weekly basis
-Remote position with collaborative team environment