Freelance Social Media Graphic Designer Needed

Job ID: 39646764

Budget: $2 – $8 USD

Project Title:
Social Media Graphic Designer (Freelance / Part-Time)

Project Overview:
Narr8 Studio is a creative video production and marketing agency based in Gauteng, South Africa. We are currently looking for a freelance graphic designer with a strong eye for social media visuals to create engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

This role is remote-friendly with occasional collaborative sessions. We’re seeking someone who can design scroll-stopping graphics, carousels, short-form video thumbnails, and brand-aligned content for both internal projects and client accounts.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design static and animated graphics for social media posts (primarily Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn)
• Develop creative carousels, infographics, stories, and reels covers
• Create visual assets from brand CI or basic briefs (we provide direction)
• Design thumbnails and stills for short-form videos
• Repurpose existing content into new layouts or formats for different platforms
• Maintain visual consistency across campaigns
• Deliver files in platform-optimized formats

Tools & Skills Needed (Must-Haves):
• Canva (Advanced use including brand kits, animation, templates)
• Photoshop or Illustrator (Basic to Intermediate)
• Strong layout and typography skills
• Knowledge of aspect ratios and content formatting for different social platforms
• Visual storytelling and basic motion design understanding

Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have):
• Figma or similar platform (for layout and template design)
• Experience creating branded reels templates or static-to-video transitions
• Familiarity with TikTok/Instagram design trends
• Web layout mockups (non-coding)

Project Duration & Commitment:
• Part-time / Project-based
• Approx. 10–15 hours per week (flexible based on project load)
• Option to scale into a longer-term retainer role based on performance

How to Apply:
Please include the following:
1. Portfolio link highlighting social media designs
2. Availability and time zone
3. Hourly rate or monthly retainer expectation
4. List of tools you use and are comfortable with