Freelance Graphic Designer – Paid Social Ads

About Tried and True Media (TNT Media)
Tried and True Media is a performance marketing agency that specializes in direct response advertising and VSL funnels. We help DTC brands, startups, and industry leaders become household names through compelling storytelling and data-driven creative strategy. Our team crafts and tests high-converting ads that scale across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and more.

The Role
We’re looking for a talented Freelance Graphic Designer to join our creative team. You’ll be responsible for both static designs and light motion graphics used in short-form video ads across social media platforms. In many cases, you’ll be given only a copy-driven brief and expected to independently create visually compelling, conversion-optimized creative that aligns with current trends.

This role requires strong design instincts, social platform fluency, and the ability to consistently meet deadlines with minimal oversight.

What You’ll Do

• Design high-converting static ad creatives using image assets and copy
  

• Build light motion graphics like animated text, emojis, end cards, CTA elements, and graphic overlays
  

• Create GFX for video ads that support storytelling and maximize viewer retention
  

• Optimize layouts, colors, and text treatments to reflect trends and improve performance
  

• Repurpose creatives across different formats, platforms, and aspect ratios
  

• Collaborate with editors, copywriters, and producers to refine and improve creative based on performance data
  

• Deliver clean, organized files with excellent self-QA practices
  

• Maintain a fast turnaround speed and be available during 9am–6pm EST
  

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design and/or motion graphics for social media advertising
  

• Strong understanding of direct response creative, video pacing, hook design, and engagement techniques
  

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  (Bonus: Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign)
  

• Portfolio showcasing both static and motion social ad creative (TikTok, Facebook, IG, YouTube, etc.)
  

• Comfortable creating from scratch using copy, brief prompts, or performance data
  

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of working quickly without sacrificing quality
  

Bonus Points

• Experience with MOGRTs, meme-inspired visuals, or short-form UGC-style design
  

• Familiarity with AI tools and LLMs for ideation and refinement
  

• Prior work in direct response or ecommerce performance marketing
  

Tech Requirements

• OS: Windows 11 (64-bit) or macOS 13+
  

• CPU: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel 6th Gen+
  

• RAM: 16GB+
  

• GPU: Apple M-series chips or NVIDIA RTX 3060+
  

• Storage: 50GB free
  

• Monitor: 1920 x 1080 minimum
  

• Software: Access to Adobe Creative Cloud (2025 versions)
  

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly freelance rates (paid monthly)
  

• Remote, project-based workflow with ongoing creative opportunities
  

• Transparent booking requests — you choose which jobs to accept
  

• Performance feedback to help you continuously improve your work
  

• A supportive team of producers, editors, and marketers working at the cutting edge of performance creative
  

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

1. Application – Submit your details and resume
   

2. Portfolio Review – Showcase your best design and motion ad work
   

3. Live Interview – Join our team for a remote, camera-on conversation
   
   

   Compensation: $10.00/hour USD negotiable

We’re excited to work with creatives who love to blend design, data, and social trends to craft thumb-stopping, revenue-driving ads.