Graphic Designer (Part-Time, Contract)

The Average Joe is a newsletter-first media company covering financial topics that help consumers make better financial decisions. Our flagship daily newsletter reaches over 200K investors with coverage on the US market, investing trends and other personal finance topics.

Here are some past issues: https://readthejoe.com/newsletter-archive/

Position: Graphic Designer

Type: Part-Time, Contract

Location: Remote

Hours: 5-10 hours/week. This is a long-term commitment.

Requirements: 1-2 images per weekday (Monday-Friday) due by 4:30PM ET. Task will be ready by 12-1PM ET.

As a Part-Time Graphic Designer, you will enhance the visual appeal and engagement of our daily newsletter by:

• Producing original, high-quality graphics that resonate with our target audience.
• Collaborating with the editorial team to understand the content and context of each newsletter article.
• Developing a deep understanding of our brand's visual identity and ensuring all images align with our established design guidelines.
• Adhering to tight deadlines to ensure images are completed and delivered between 4:30 PM ET each weekday.
• Maintaining open communication with the editorial team to clarify image requirements and make any necessary revisions.
• Creating 5-8 visually captivating and relevant images/gifs per week to complement the articles (1-2 per day).

• A proactive attitude with a willingness to seek feedback and make iterative improvements.
• Proven experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create visually appealing and impactful designs.
• Ability to adapt your design style to suit various content topics and tones.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) or equivalent design software.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the editorial team.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet daily deadlines.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a link to your portfolio or samples of your work in an email to “[email protected].” Name the email subject “TAJ Graphic Designer - [Your Name]”

Our audience is mostly gen-z’s/millennials and we are looking for a more “modern” design style that resonates with this audience.

When sending your sample work over, please include relevant images that demonstrate your ability to perform during the job.