Junior Graphic Designer

Description:

Empire X, a fast-growing creative and marketing team specializing in high-impact social content, ads, and brand visuals, is seeking a talented Junior Graphic Designer to join on a part-time freelance basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated designer looking to work with dynamic brands while contributing to high-quality, engaging digital content.

As a Graphic Designer, you will create scroll-stopping social media graphics (static posts and carousels) for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube, along with ad creatives for Meta and Google that strike a balance between brand identity and performance. You will also design campaign visuals including banners, thumbnails, email headers, and pitch decks.

The role requires translating creative briefs into compelling concepts, moodboards, and polished deliverables, while working within brand guidelines or building lightweight style guides where needed. You will collaborate closely with editors, creatives, and account leads, incorporating feedback quickly and ensuring seamless file management for smooth handoffs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design engaging graphics for social media platforms and digital campaigns.

• Create effective ad creatives for Meta and Google Ads.

• Develop campaign assets including email headers, banners, and presentations.

• Translate briefs into high-quality concepts and deliverables.

• Maintain brand consistency and produce light style guides when necessary.

• Collaborate with the creative team and respond constructively to feedback.

• Ensure neat and professional file management for project handoffs.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• 1–3+ years’ design experience (agency or freelance).

• Strong portfolio showcasing social media and advertising design (links required).

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma.

• Strong typography, layout, and visual hierarchy skills.

• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Clear and effective communication skills.

Nice to Have (Bonus Skills):

• Motion graphics experience (After Effects, simple reels animations).

• Basic video editing (titles, lower thirds).

• Experience in direct-response campaign design.

• Familiarity with brand systems and template libraries.

What We Offer:

• Flexible remote working hours (20 hrs per week).

• Structured processes with fast feedback and clear briefs.

• Opportunity to grow within a creative team passionate about delivering impactful work.

• Freelance structure with reliable payment of £15/hour.