Freelance Graphic Designer
Fig
Software Engineering, Design
Remote
Posted on Jan 17, 2025
About Fig
Fig is an innovative digital lender dedicated to simplifying the borrowing process for people across Canada. With a user-friendly online platform, loan applications and approvals can be finished in just a few minutes, making the lending experience more efficient and accessible for Canadians.
Supported by the reputable Fairstone Bank, Fig is in a unique position to blend the benefits of extensive lending experience with the agility of a start-up. This combination allows the company to effectively meet the credit needs of Canadians from various financial backgrounds.
The Role
We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented part-time (~10 hours / week) Freelance Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our design needs and helping to maintain a consistent and visually compelling brand presence across multiple platforms, including digital, print, and social media.
The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for design, an understanding of branding, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. This remote, flexible position is perfect for a creative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to a variety of exciting projects. If you’re passionate about design and eager to collaborate with a growing team, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Website Updates:
- Create and update visual assets for the company website
- Collaborate with the engineering and marketing teams to ensure designs align with user experience best practices and branding guidelines
- Marketing Collateral:
- Design and update marketing materials, including presentations, social media graphics, email templates, and other promotional materials.
- Maintain brand consistency across our own and partners’ marketing collateral
- Branding:
- Develop and refine branding assets, including logos, typography, colour palettes, and style guides
- Ensure all designs align with the company’s vision and target audience
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, brand, product, and engineering, to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality designs
- Provide creative input and suggest innovative solutions to design challenges
Requirements
- Proven experience as a freelance graphic designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects
- Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, or similar tools
- Experience designing for digital mediums
- Familiarity with website design principles and basic knowledge of UX/UI
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback
Nice-to-have
- Experience working with startups or in fast-paced environments
- Basic understanding of HTML/CSS
Hours & Compensation
- Part-time freelance position (~10 hours per week, with flexibility based on project needs)
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and physical ability.
Diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experience is fundamental to our business. We believe in fostering an environment where team members of all backgrounds can feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work every day. We aim to ensure all of our employees work in an environment that makes them feel valued, heard, and supported while they strive towards career pursuits and their personal and professional growth.
We are committed to providing accommodations for all candidates that require them and in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If you are selected to participate in any part of the selection and/or assessment process, please inform us of any accommodation(s) that you may require.