Graphic Designer Freelancer

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NaTakallam Graphic Design Freelancer

About NaTakallam:

NaTakallam is an award-winning social enterprise that connects refugees and displaced people to remote work opportunities in the language sector. To date, more than 200 displaced persons have self-generated $1,700,000+ by connecting with 12,000+ individuals through language tutoring, translation services, or through K-12 and university partnerships (including Yale, Georgetown, Columbia, and others). NaTakallam has been featured in dozens of media outlets, notably in The Guardian, Fast Company, PBS, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, and by the UNHCR in a video, article, and blog.

Description:

The main purpose of the position is to assist NaTakallam’s Marketing & Social Media (SM) team with a wide range of graphic work through a variety of channels, digital, web, video, and others as assigned. The Graphic Design freelancer will assist with the development and design of core NaTakallam graphics, social media visuals, collateral event materials, video creation, and a variety of other creative tasks as assigned. The ideal applicant will possess solid knowledge of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms. 

Foreign language skills are highly desirable, notably in Arabic, French, Persian, or Spanish.

Core responsibilities: 

The primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Creating visuals for social and blog posts using our original templates

• Proposing improvements and creative ideas 

• Producing new design templates as needed

• Creating and updating various marketing and events collateral

• Assisting with blog publishing and updates via WordPress 

• Assisting with basic video production (recording, coordinating, editing, etc)

• Ensuring the respect of brand guidelines and the integrity of our brand identity 

• Attending weekly team meetings (online conference calls)

• Complete other relevant projects as assigned

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Solid knowledge of Photoshop, Canva, InDesign, and a film editing program

• Highly creative with a critical eye for design

• Knowledge of the different social media channels: FB, IG, TW, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok

• Experience with WordPress

• Self-motivated, organized, and highly attentive to detail 

• Quick learner and efficient

• Ability to work under pressure

• Flexibility and ability to work independently in a fast-paced and non-traditionally structured environment 

• Ability to communicate well with others and maintain a professional demeanor

• Commitment to the mission of NaTakallam

Desired Skills:

• Ease/experience working abroad or remotely

• Globally curious/oriented mindset

• Interest in the area of social entrepreneurship 

• Proficiency in Arabic/French/Persian/Spanish is a bonus

• The ideal candidate will be energetic, task-oriented, with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude

Why work  with us:

• Collaborate with a global team that is passionate about the work we're doing!

• See the positive social impact of your work in real-time

• Learn more about social media tools, channels, and strategy on-the-job

• Engage in real-world responsibilities and develop valuable transferable skills

• Flexible working hours and fully remote

• We are a small but steadily growing company with a very big heart ☺  

We offer our team members free access to NaTakallam’s one-on-one individual sessions in Arabic, Armenian, French, Kurdish, Persian, or Spanish. You will experience the unique NaTakallam language learning, get to personally know our language partners, and see the direct (and growing) impact you have on their livelihood as part of our team.