🧨 Graphic Designer, Remote Job, September 2024

Do you want to use your graphic design experience and skillset to help Harkla change more lives for those with special needs?

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Part-Time Graphic Designer / Assistant Graphic Designer to join our team. This position is perfect for someone passionate about design and eager to contribute to our branding and marketing efforts. You’ll work closely with our Lead Designer, Amelia, on a wide variety of design projects, including digital and print media. This is a 100% remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere while collaborating closely with our content team.

Please read about our company, mission, and core values below

Harkla's Core Principles

Harkla has one mission: Help families raise happy and healthy children with special needs.

This mission is at the core of everything we do. Every decision is centered around the question of "how does this help our customers?"

We try to accomplish this through

Free content (YouTube, social media, podcast, etc.)
Online courses for therapists, parents, and educators
High-quality physical sensory products

The way we differentiate ourselves from our competition is by always asking, how can we be more helpful? In customer service, our blog, or post-purchase information, we want to be more helpful.

Harkla's Core Principles:

Our customers are at the core of our business. We are helping families raise children with autism, ADHD, and sensory issues. Keep this in mind with every decision.
You are responsible for your work. Tell what you are going to do versus asking for permission.
Mistakes are OK. Not extracting lessons and implementing those into future processes is not OK.
Lead with questions, not answers.
Expect dialogues & debates. We are passionate people trying to do something great.
100% of all energy and resources go to our core focus.
We are a systems-based company. Freedom of thought comes from a foundation of discipline.
- Freedom and responsibility within the framework of a highly developed system.

Harkla is a highly autonomous, hard working group of people trying to change the world of special needs for the better. This is a great environment for hungry, self-starters who want the ability to learn, grow, and make a large social impact.

Make sure to explore our website and content so you are familiar with our company:

What The Role Will Be Like

We’re looking for someone who is not only skilled in design but also passionate about understanding our brand, products, and content to contribute to our growth. You will play a key role in elevating our branding and marketing efforts, working across platforms to ensure visual consistency and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact, collaborating with a driven and creative team.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Lead Graphic Designer to create visually appealing designs for digital and print media.
Collaborate with the Lead Graphic Designer on special projects and custom requests, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
Create and replicate simple, black outline illustrations in line with our current branding style.
Design dynamic, branded YouTube thumbnails for our channels: Harkla and All Things Sensory.
Develop social media posts and reels using Canva templates, as well as create custom social media content upon request from the content team.
Assist with web-related tasks, including webpage design and layout needs.
Support the creation of custom Meta Ads (both static and video) to effectively promote our physical and digital products.
Edit and review digital Canva-based PDFs created by our in-house therapists for digital courses, ensuring high standards of quality.
tilize GemPages in Shopify to assist with the creation of landing pages for sales promotions and other initiatives.
Maintain a high attention to detail, ensuring all designs are polished and error-free.
Incorporate feedback from team members to refine and improve designs.
Maintain a consistent visual style across all projects, adhering to brand guidelines.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably in a freelance or part-time capacity.
Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design skills and projects.
Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
Proficient in Adobe Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
Proficient using Canva for design and marketing projects.
Background in physical and digital marketing, with a strong understanding of effective Meta ad creation and design.
Exceptional attention to detail; perfectionists welcome!
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Commitment to delivering high-quality work on time.
Familiarity with GemPages in Shopify is a plus.

Details of Job:

Compensation/Schedule:

Part-Time Position (10 - 25 hrs/wk)
Starting salary of $18 to $30 USD based on experience
100% remote role

If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, assist our Lead Graphic Designer and help shape our brand identity, we encourage you to apply!

Graphic Designer