Graphic Designer (Email Design) (Freelance)

Graphic Designer (Email Design) (Freelance)

This role is for candidates only, not recruiters.

Company: Email Kong (emailkong.com)

Compensation: Competitive, DOE

Location: Remote

Freelance Contract, Full-Time Hours: This is a freelance contract role, but you will be required to work full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Company Overview:

Email Kong is a full-service eCommerce retention marketing agency run by a team of proven experts. We help D2C eCommerce brands map out and optimise their customer journey across Email Marketing, SMS, Direct Mail & Push Notifications. As a Klaviyo Gold Master Partner, alongside partnerships with Recharge, Yotpo, Wonderment, and Sendlane, we belong to an elite class of agencies at the forefront of eCommerce retention marketing.

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented and creative Graphic Email Designer to join our team on a freelance basis. As a Graphic Email Designer, you will be responsible for creating visually compelling email designs that align with our client's brand guidelines and marketing goals.

This role requires at least 1 year of experience in designing emails for eCommerce brands, with specific experience in Figma, which is non-negotiable.Key Responsibilities:

• Design Engaging Emails: Create visually appealing and effective email designs that drive engagement and conversions for a variety of D2C brands across different industries.
• Utilise Figma: Use Figma to design, prototype, and refine email templates, ensuring they are both on-brand and optimised for various devices and platforms.
• Manage Multiple Clients: Efficiently manage and prioritise design work across several clients simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality email campaigns.
• Coordinate via Asana: Use Asana for project management, including reviewing designs, tracking tasks, and maintaining clear communication with the team.
• Collaborate with Marketing Team: Work closely with the marketing team to understand campaign goals, target audiences, and performance metrics to inform design decisions.
• Maintain Brand Consistency: Ensure all email designs are consistent with each client’s brand identity and adhere to industry best practices.
• Revise and Improve Designs: Incorporate feedback and iterate on designs to enhance effectiveness based on performance data and client input.
• Stay Updated on Design Trends: Keep up with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to ensure our email marketing efforts remain innovative and effective.

Requirements:

• Experience in Email Design: Minimum of 1 year of proven experience specifically in designing emails, ideally for eCommerce brands
• Figma Expertise: Proficiency in Figma is required and non-negotiable.
• Photo Editing Skills: Experience with Photoshop or another photo editing tool is required for tasks involving photo adjustments
• Conversion Optimisation and UX Design: Familiarity with conversion-focused design principles and UX best practices to create email designs that are not only visually engaging but also drive user actions and enhance the overall customer journey.
• Strong Visual Design Skills: Demonstrated ability to create visually appealing content that aligns with brand guidelines and marketing objectives.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure pixel-perfect designs.
• Creative Problem Solver: Ability to think creatively and come up with fresh design concepts.
• Time Management Skills: Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-Motivated: A self-starter who can work independently and efficiently in a remote setting.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members to understand requirements and provide design solutions.
• Portfolio of work: Have a portfolio of previous work you did for eCommerce brands, specifically of email designsWhat We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive monthly rate based on experience.
• Consistent, Long-Term Work: Opportunity for a stable and ongoing freelance engagement with consistent hours each week.
• Access to Premium Design Tools: Complimentary access to professional design tools and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite or any other required tools.

How to Apply:

Submit your application through LinkedIn, including your portfolio showcasing some examples of email designs you created for eCommerce brands (only include email designs for D2C brands)