Designer, Social Media

Overview

We are seeking a creative, agile, and brand-savvy Social Media Designer to support a fast-paced nonprofit social media team. This contractor will be responsible for transforming strategic direction and conceptual ideas into compelling, engaging, and brand-compliant visual content for use across national and affiliate social media platforms.

The ideal candidate is not only deeply immersed in the social media landscape but is also a designer at heart—someone who understands how compelling visuals and thoughtful aesthetics drive engagement and elevate brand storytelling across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the social media team to participate in brainstorming sessions and creative planning.

• Translate strategy and concepts into visually engaging social media assets using tools such as Canva (or similar platforms).

• Design content tailored for various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, ensuring platform-specific best practices are followed.

• Create content that resonates with diverse audiences—ranging from humorous and lighthearted to sentimental or straightforward.

• Adapt national-level content for use by local affiliates, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines while allowing for local relevance.

• Deliver high-quality creative assets on tight deadlines, often with quick turnaround times.

• Maintain brand consistency across all visual content, adhering to the organization’s visual identity and tone.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience designing for social media platforms (portfolio required).

• Extensive knowledge of the social media landscape.

• Proficiency in Canva and/or other design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).

• Strong understanding of social media trends, audience engagement, and visual storytelling.

• Ability to pivot quickly between different tones, audiences, and content types.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Deliverables

• Social media graphics and assets (static and animated, if applicable).

• Templates for recurring content types (e.g., quotes, announcements, events).

• Adapted versions of national content for local use.

• Timely revisions based on team feedback.

Timeline & Hours

20–25 hours/week
Must be available for regular virtual check-ins and brainstorming sessions with the social media team.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45 to $50 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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