Part-Time Design Contractor (Minimum 6 months)

Who We Are

Planetizen is a leading urban planning platform, offering training, news, jobs, and continuing education to professionals and enthusiasts alike. Our content spans across news, courses, marketing, and social media, making us a trusted resource in the planning community. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial team, we value innovation, quality, and strategic growth.

Opportunity

We are seeking a part-time designer to enhance our brand presence across marketing, course content and social media. This role is critical in elevating the visual quality of our digital assets, supporting marketing initiatives, and ensuring consistency in branding. The designer will work closely with the Marketing Director to create high-quality visuals that drive engagement and audience growth.

Responsibilities

Social Media & Video Content

• Design Instagram posts, carousels, and reels.
• Create compelling YouTube thumbnails & templates for various YouTube video verticals.
• Assist with LinkedIn content graphics and other promotional materials.
• Support branding and graphic enhancements for video content.

Marketing & Sales Collateral

• Design marketing and paid ad creatives.
• Develop sales PDFs, media kits, and landing pages.
• Design custom templates for newsletters using Figma & Mailchimp.
• Collaborate with marketing & sales on campaign visuals.

Course Content & Presentation Design

• Create visually engaging course slide decks.
• Design assets to enhance course promotions and engagement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Additional design tasks to support Planetizen marketing and content teams within the 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of design experience in digital marketing, or social media design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing social media graphics, branding, and marketing design.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Canva.
• Strong experience with Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and design collaboration.
• Experience with brand identity, typography, and layout design.
• Understanding of social media trends and best practices for Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in UX design principles.
• Bonus: Experience in video editing, motion graphics, and animation tools.

Success Metrics (First 90 Days)

• Increase Instagram post frequency from 3 to 6 posts per week.
• Help us achieve our Instagram & YouTube account growth goals & help us to improve account engagement with elevated creative.
• Iteratively improve B2C ad creative to achieve a 2.5 return on ad spend.
• Help us improve our email click & conversion rates with creative contributions.

Location & Availability

• Remote role, available for communication during U.S. business hours.
• Estimated 20 hours per week, with flexibility based on project needs.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a visible impact on a growing media brand as we head into our 25th anniversary.
• Work in a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Gain cross-functional experience in marketing and digital design.
• Be part of a mission-driven company shaping the urban planning industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $22-$29 per hour (based on experience and qualifications) 
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and portfolio highlighting their relevant experience. Applicants should also include one comparable project that demonstrates their ability to fulfill this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.