Digital Graphic Designer (Freelance) - Part Time, Remote

Opportunity: Digital Graphic Designer (Freelance) - Part Time, Remote 

Organization: Accelerate Change 

Reports to: Micah Evangelista, Content Design Manager

Location: This is a remote freelance opportunity for an individual based anywhere in the U.S. 

About Accelerate Change 

Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab. We work to increase civic engagement with BIPOC and low-income communities through digital media. Our programs include: 

● Scaling emerging cultural media properties 

● Investing in established cultural media properties 

● Building influencer networks 

● Leading a digital media lab 

● Driving civic engagement campaigns 

Learn more about our theory of change, approach, and impact at 

https://acceleratechange.org/about/ 

Our team is made up of digital media innovators and operators who bring a mix of tech, business, civic engagement, and media backgrounds. Meet our team and learn more about our culture at https://acceleratechange.org/values-team/ 

About the Opportunity

Accelerate Change is seeking a freelance graphic designer to develop digital assets for a variety of projects and experiments, with a strong focus on designing dynamic and engaging Google Slides presentations. Our ideal candidate is able to produce high-quality design work in a fast-paced work environment with a highly creative and flexible approach to the work. 

Here’s what you could expect to do as Digital Graphic Designer (Freelance):

• Play a pivotal role in designing impactful decks that uphold our brand values, visuals, and messaging, actively shaping the look and feel of our projects across a variety of digital platforms

• Bring your proven expertise in creating professional, fun, dynamic and visually compelling Google Slides presentations

• Ensure that each deck upholds our brand identity, aligns with key messaging, and delivers a polished, engaging user experience

• Design engaging social and digital media content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others

• Create graphic elements for video and podcast projects, elevating visual appeal and engagement

• Develop diverse digital collateral, creating style guides, documents, and other visual assets

• Provide a designer's perspective during creative brainstorming sessions dedicated to content experimentation

• Demonstrate adaptability within our experimental content approach, consistently delivering high-quality work within tight timelines

• Contribute your skills to a range of design projects, spanning illustration, motion graphics, and presentation design, based on your established capabilities

What We’re Looking For 

• Commitment to social change. Accelerate Change is a mission-driven workplace focused on civic engagement with BIPOC and low-income communities. You have a demonstrated commitment to this work and you’d like to be part of a team of people who do, too. 

• Experience: We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in digital and social media design, with a particular emphasis on crafting compelling slide decks and PowerPoint presentations.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Proficient written and verbal communication skills are paramount for comprehending design requirements and delivering results that align with expectations

• Portfolio Showcase: Candidates who possess a portfolio showcasing their adeptness in creating slide deck presentations and impactful social media content

• Self-Motivated: The ideal candidate should exhibit a self-driven demeanor, adept at efficient time managem