Graphic Designer for Small Marketing Agency

We're a small digital marketing agency working with local small businesses, and we need a reliable Graphic Designer to create social media graphics, flyers, and basic branding materials. This is consistent work with clear briefs and reasonable deadlines—perfect for a designer looking for steady monthly income.

Responsibilities:

Design 15-20 social media graphics per month (Instagram, Facebook posts)

Create 2-3 flyers or promotional materials monthly

Design email newsletter headers and banners

Occasionally update client logos or create simple brand guidelines

Provide 2-3 design concepts for client approval

Make revisions based on feedback (typically 1-2 rounds)

Maintain brand consistency across all client materials

Organize and deliver final files in correct formats

Required Skills:

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (or equivalent)

Strong understanding of Canva Pro for quick social graphics

Knowledge of design principles (color, typography, layout)

Ability to work with brand guidelines

Experience designing for social media platforms

Good communication and ability to take direction

Meeting deadlines consistently

Nice to Have:

Experience with InDesign for print materials

Basic knowledge of video/animation (for Instagram stories)

Understanding of marketing and advertising design

Familiarity with stock photo sites (Unsplash, Pexels)

Experience working with small business clients

Print design experience

Typical Monthly Deliverables:

15-20 social media graphics (various sizes)

2-3 flyers (8.5x11 or custom sizes)

4-6 email headers/banners

1-2 logo updates or touch-ups

Occasional presentation slide designs

Estimated time: 20-25 hours per month

Client Industries:

Local restaurants and cafes

Retail shops

Real estate agents

Professional services (lawyers, accountants)

Fitness studios

Small online businesses

Design Examples:

Instagram post announcing a sale

Facebook event cover photo

Flyer for grand opening

Email newsletter header

Business card design

Simple logo refresh

Product promotion graphic

What We Provide:

Clear design briefs for each project

Client brand guidelines and assets (logos, colors, fonts)

Reference examples and inspiration

Stock photo subscriptions (if needed)

Feedback within 24-48 hours

Organized project management system

What We Offer:

Consistent monthly workload

Flexible working hours (no 9-5 required)

Variety of projects (not boring!)

Supportive team environment

Timely payment every month

Long-term partnership

Creative input welcomed

Potential for rate increases

Working Process:

Receive projects at the beginning of each week

Submit initial concepts within 3-5 days

Make revisions within 2-3 days

Deliver final files in organized folders

Weekly 15-minute check-in call (optional)

Payment Structure:

Basic Plan: $400/month (15 graphics + 2 flyers)

Standard Plan: $550/month (20 graphics + 3 flyers + extras)

Premium Plan: $700/month (all of the above + priority turnaround)

Payment on the 5th of each month

Payment via PayPal, Wise, or bank transfer

File Requirements:

Social media: PNG or JPG (1080x1080, 1080x1350, 1200x628)

Flyers: PDF (print-ready with bleed) + JPG preview

Logos: AI or EPS vector files + PNG with transparent background

Email graphics: JPG or PNG (600px wide)

Always provide source files (PSD, AI)

Tools You'll Use:

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Canva Pro (we provide account access)

Google Drive for file sharing

Trello or Asana for project tracking

Slack or email for communication

Realistic Expectations:

Not every design needs to be award-winning

Clear, effective communication matters most

We value reliability over perfection

Revisions are normal and expected

Simple, clean designs often work best

We're building brands, not entering design competitions

Quality Standards:

Follow brand guidelines closely

Ensure text is readable and error-free

Use high-quality images (no pixelated graphics)

Maintain consistent style within each brand

Deliver files in correct sizes and formats

Check all designs before submitting

Growth Opportunities:

Start with social graphics and flyers

Eventually design complete brand identities

Work on larger projects (websites, packaging)

Potential for full-time position

Opportunity to directly communicate with clients

Build diverse portfolio

Ideal Candidate:

Dependable and organized

Open to feedback and revisions

Understands small business needs

Efficient without sacrificing quality

Good at managing multiple projects

Communicates proactively

How to Apply:

Please share:

Portfolio with 5-10 diverse design samples (especially social media graphics)

Brief overview of your design experience

Your design process (from brief to final delivery)

Preferred monthly rate and what's included

Average turnaround time per project

Your availability and time zone

We're looking for a reliable designer who can grow with our agency. Let's create great work for small businesses together!