Create on-brand social content (static, motion, GIFs, stories, reels), email graphics, website banners and digital ads. Collaborate with Marketing, Social, and Creative teams, stay on top of trends, and use AI tools to drive engaging visuals.
Freelance Graphic Designer - Remote
tarte is seeking a creative, trend-savvy freelance graphic designer (remote) to support our marketing and social teams! You will collaborate closely with Social, Creative, and Digital Marketing teams to bring fun, engaging ideas to life!
Key Responsibilities- Design and execute engaging, on-brand content for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc) including static posts, motion graphics, GIFs, stories, and reels.
- Concept and design email graphics, website banners, and digital ads to support marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate with the Marketing, Social, and Creative teams to develop compelling visuals that drive engagement.
- Stay tapped into trends, design inspo, and what's next online.
- 3-5+ years of experience in graphic design, digital design, or social media creative (beauty preferred).
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Experience designing for social media, email marketing, digital advertising, and paid social content.
- Knowledge of motion graphics, video editing (Premiere Pro or After Effects), and Canva or Figma is a plus.
- Must have experience leveraging AI-powered tools (chatgpt, Adobe AI, perplexity, replit, sora, etc) and innovation. Vibe coding experience is a plus.
- Understanding of typography, composition, and color theory in a digital space.
- Passion for beauty, fashion, and digital marketing trends. If you're a creative thinker with a keen eye for design and a love for social media, we'd love to hear from you!
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