Graphic Designer and Illustrator for Digital Marketing Agency (US Based/Remote)

Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency that specializes in pairing remote work with top-tier talent. We help individuals from around the world connect with great companies that are looking for their specific skill set. Our mission is to provide great jobs to talented people, no matter where they are located.We are seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer & Illustrator who has some motion graphic experience to join our small but mighty team. The ideal candidate will have a background in both graphic design and illustration, with a proven track record of delivering compelling visuals and animations that elevate brand storytelling. This position will help bring to life two brands that we are developing first.Responsibilities:• Stay organized (files and communication).• Be thoughtful, explore/sketch ideas, research, and design graphics or illustrations to support the projects in these phases (brand identity, products, and marketing).• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques, and educational/inspirational curricula.• Manage multiple projects from concept through completion under tight deadlines.• Develop color, pattern, and illustrative executions in collaboration with Art and Creative Directors in a collaborative tool (like Figma).• Demonstrate detail oriented, refined typography, and layout skills.• Present work with the ability to communicate why the creative decisions were made.• Maintain high creative standards.• Be receptive to feedback, share ideas, ask questions, and work together.• Inspire new ways of thinking, using fresh and unique approaches to design problems.• Meet via Zoom, or use Loom or Slack in a flexible manner, sometimes at odd hours, but with an effort to be mindful of others.• Have fun with us!Requirements:• 2-3 years of professional experience in graphic design, illustration and motion graphics.• Have a full understanding of typography hierarchy in a variety of mediums (static and motion).• It’s imperative that you feel confident in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, etc.), Canva, and Figma.• We also leverage a range of AI tools to support both business operations, content creation, and design. We are looking for someone who is comfortable and confident using AI as a key component of their workflow.• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality design work in graphic design, identity, and illustration.• Experience in basic animation (i.e. of logos, type, or cute illustrations) is a big bonus!• NOTE: we use Slack, Notion, Asana, Loom and GDrive for communication and sharing. You’ll want to be confident using these tools.What You’ll be Making:• Graphics for digital products (posters, printables, ebooks, presentations)• Social media graphics, templates, and overlays• Motion graphics for video and other social content• Brand elements (i.e. textures, illustrations, backgrounds)• Illustrations of cute characters (EMOTIONS), lettering, and people• Social Ads• NOTE: you are never alone. In fact, we believe that a creative team means great support. Every project will kick off with clarity and a brief.• Collaborate with Graham (Art Director) and Steph (Creative Director) to align on overall project objectives.Benefits:• Work from Anywhere• Competitive Salary up to USD 1,500• Flexible Hours