RCI-FB-69247-1 Freelance Brand Designer (Part Time)

Role - 6 hours/week - 24 hours/Month Some weeks 30 hours/MonthRemoteMust-Have Skills

• Strong brand design skills. Proficiency in Figma.
• Proficiency in InDesign.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with social media design. Ability to align with brand guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate with external artists.Nice-to-have Skills

• Animation
• Illustrating skills

Brand Designer with 3+ years of experience in brand design and social media design (especially Instagram), creating templates, carousels,and campaign content and designing internal decks and event visuals.

• Candidates who have portfolio links or examples of campaigns they have created will be reviewed. This will help the hiring team understand the candidate's creative vision, attention to detail, and ability to execute a project from concept to completion.Freelance Brand DesignerThe successful candidate will need to be available, with advance notice, to work on projects that could require between 16-30 hours per week throughout the year.Overview

• We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Freelance Brand Designer to support Instagram’s @design and Design Studio teams.
• This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in both public-facing and internal environments, and who can manage working across a variety of design projects with a strong sense of brand and storytelling.

Engagement Details

• Commitment: 24 - 60 hours per month (24 hrs guaranteed; some weeks may require exclusive focus, especially around major events)
• Estimated Weekly Hours: ~6-8 hours per week, with flexibility for increased focus during key periods. Advance Notice: Major events time sensitive projects that will be scheduled with at least 2 months’ advance notice.

Duration: Ongoing, with advance notice for time intensive periodsResponsibilities@design (Public-Facing) 6-8hrs / week

• Update Series Templates: Maintain and update templates for recurring series as needed.
• Storytelling Carousels: Ideate and design carousels for go-to-market (GTM) features, approximately 1-3 features per month.
• Content Production: Occasionally support the development of original content and assets for @design on Instagram and Threads, aligning to Instagram brand guidelines.

Design Studio (Internal-Facing) Internal Events Deck Design:

• Design and update presentation decks for roughly 3-4 key internal events.
• Project Management: Support a “slow dribble” of deck updates as content is finalized, ensuring all assets are ready ahead of set dates. Establish and maintain visual identity for decks, manage look and feel approvals, and coordinate with leaders for slide uploads.
• Swag Requests: Design internal and event-specific Instagram swag as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a creative role, with an emphasis on brand and social media design. Strong experience designing for and managing social media accounts, especially Instagram. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects) and Figma experience is preferred.
• Experience running projects with multiple stakeholders and collaborating with both internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong grasp of visual storytelling, trend spotting, and translating trends into engaging content. Experience designing assets and writing copy for social media.
• Familiarity with Instagram’s brand and visual language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a creative department focused on visual storytelling. Experience creating content for an international audience.
• Art and design world experience and/or knowledge.

Application Process

• If you are passionate about design, storytelling, and social media—and are excited to work with a dynamic team at Instagram—please reach out with your portfolio and relevant experience.

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• At least 3 years of experience in brand and social media design. Key Skills:Requisition Details

• Strong brand design skills.
• Proficiency in Figma, InDesign, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with social media design.
• Ability to align with brand guidelines and collaborate with external artists