Full Time
$3/hour
20
Oct 3, 2026
Pay: $3 USD/hour
Schedule: 5 hours per day, 5 days per week
Location: Remote
Time Zone: Must have availability during Pacific Time (PST/PDT)
Communication: WhatsApp required
About the Role
I am looking for a creative, reliable, and independent Design & Social Media Assistant to join my team long term.
This role is ideal for someone who has a strong eye for design, understands branding and social media, and is comfortable working within an already established visual identity.
I already have a brand guide, logos, colors, fonts, templates, and overall creative direction in place. I am not looking for someone to completely rebrand the business.
Instead, I need someone who can take the existing brand and help expand it across social media, marketing, packaging, events, and other creative materials while keeping everything cohesive and recognizable.
I am also looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas to the table and eventually work independently without needing constant step by step direction.
Pay & Schedule
The position pays $3 USD per hour.
The expected schedule is approximately:
• 5 hours per day
• 5 days per week
• Approximately 25 hours per week
The exact timing of your workday can have some flexibility, but you must have availability during Pacific Time (PST/PDT).
There may be launches, announcements, revisions, or other business needs that require communication during Pacific Time, so reliable availability is important.
Communication
WhatsApp is required for this role.
Most day to day communication, assignments, updates, questions, and revisions will be handled through WhatsApp.
I am looking for someone who:
• Checks messages regularly during working hours
• Responds within a reasonable amount of time
• Communicates clearly if there are delays or questions
• Keeps me updated on project progress
• Does not require constant follow up
Strong communication is extremely important for this position.
Main Responsibilities
Your responsibilities may include:
• Designing Instagram posts and Stories
• Creating Reel covers
• Product launch graphics
• Presale announcements
• Restock graphics
• In hand sale graphics
• Coming soon posts
• Event announcements
• Giveaway graphics
• Informational posts
• Social media templates
• Website graphics
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• Packaging concepts
• Business cards
• Product backing cards
• Thank you cards
• Order inserts
• Event signage
• Promotional materials
• Updating and resizing existing designs
• Creating reusable templates
• Helping organize design files
• Brainstorming new content ideas
• Helping improve overall brand consistency and recognition
The workload will vary depending on launches, events, and current business priorities.
Canva Experience Required
Strong Canva experience is required.
A large portion of recurring design work will be completed in Canva because designs need to remain editable and reusable.
You should be comfortable:
• Designing professionally within Canva
• Creating graphics from scratch
• Working within existing templates
• Creating reusable templates
• Following brand guidelines
• Organizing Canva projects
• Working with product photography
• Resizing designs for different platforms
• Creating polished social media graphics
Canva should be one of the design programs you are genuinely comfortable using.
Adobe Experience
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Express is also important.
You should be comfortable using Adobe Illustrator for tasks such as:
• Vector artwork
• Print files
• Packaging layouts
• Brand assets
• Product collateral
• Preparing artwork for professional printing
Adobe Express may also be used for social media, resizing, and quick creative projects.
Social Media Experience
I am looking for someone who understands social media, especially Instagram.
You should understand how to create graphics that are visually appealing individually while also working together as part of a cohesive feed.
Experience with the following is helpful:
• Instagram feed design
• Stories
• Reels
• Product marketing
• Promotional content
• Ecommerce social media
• Brand consistency
• Creating engaging visual content
I also want someone who can help suggest new content ideas, layouts, recurring post concepts, and other ways to strengthen the brand online.
AI Usage
I am not looking for someone who relies heavily on AI to complete their design work.
AI can be useful as a supporting tool when appropriate, but I want the majority of creative work, design decisions, layouts, and concepts to come from your own design skills and creativity.
I value original thinking and want the final work to feel intentionally designed rather than heavily AI generated.
If AI tools make up a large portion of your normal design process, this role may not be the right fit.
Independent Work Style
I am looking for someone who can work independently and does not require constant micromanagement.
I will provide direction, brand materials, examples, and feedback, especially while you are learning the business.
However, over time I expect you to be able to receive an assignment and take ownership of it.
The ideal person:
• Takes initiative
• Brings new ideas
• Learns from feedback
• Remembers previous preferences
• Works independently
• Manages deadlines
• Pays attention to small details
• Communicates clearly
• Is dependable
• Can handle multiple projects
• Does not need constant reminders
• Is comfortable adapting when priorities change
I want someone who can eventually understand the brand well enough that I do not need to explain every design decision in detail.
Ideal Experience
Experience in the following areas is preferred:
• Canva
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Express
• Graphic design
• Social media design
• Instagram content
• Branding
• Brand development
• Ecommerce
• Product based businesses
• Packaging design
• Print collateral
• Marketing graphics
• Creating editable templates
Experience with collectibles, enamel pins, fandom brands, stationery, boutique ecommerce, packaging, or other product based businesses is a plus.
How to Apply
A portfolio is required to be considered for this position.
When applying, please send:
• A link to your portfolio or examples of your previous design work
• Examples of Canva work if available
• Examples of social media or branding projects
• Your experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Express
• Your availability during Pacific Time
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Please make sure your portfolio reflects your actual design ability and creative style.
I am looking for someone who is creative, reliable, responsive, detail oriented, and interested in becoming a long term part of the team.