Graphic designer/Video editor

We are seeking a highly creative and versatile Graphic Designer / Video Creative to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for visual storytelling, a strong design sense, and the ability to create compelling graphics and video content that align with our clients’ brand and objectives. This role requires someone who can understand and interpret clients’ needs, conduct industry research, analyze creative performance from ad platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok, and transform ideas and problems into visually stunning products.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct detailed onboarding meetings with clients to fully understand their brand, vision, and specific project requirements. This includes gathering information on their target audience, goals, and any existing brand guidelines.

Translate clients’ ideas into visual products that effectively communicate their message and meet their goals. This includes creating initial concepts  and prototypes for client review.

Present design and video concepts to clients and gather feedback. Manage revisions and refinements based on client input to ensure the final product aligns with their vision and expectations.

Import, organize, and edit raw footage using video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut. Incorporate motion graphics, animations, and special effects to enhance the storytelling

Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle. Provide regular updates, manage expectations, and address any concerns or questions promptly

Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure timely and consistent delivery of visual content across all platforms.

Conduct thorough research on the client’s industry, competitors, and current market trends to provide informed and strategic creative solutions. Stay updated on industry trends to suggest innovative ideas.

Ensure professionalism in all aspects of the role, including delivering high-quality work, maintaining clear and concise communication with clients and team members, and conducting oneself with integrity.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new platform features, proactively incorporating them into strategies and campaigns as appropriate.

Prepare and present detailed reports on campaign performance, including insights, action items, and KPIs, to both internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on clarity and actionable recommendations.

Continuously analyze campaign data to optimize performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop innovative solutions to drive results.

Communicate effectively with clients and team members to ensure clarity and alignment on project goals and deliverables.

Source User Generated Content (UGC) from reputable content creators using a variety of different platforms

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of experience in graphic design and video creation, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Experience working with different brands in the marketing industry.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator) and video editing software (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, CapCut).
• Good sense of AI generators and knowledge of current trends in AI in the creative industry.
• Preferred experience with Figma.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Multimedia, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles.
• Understanding of marketing trends and needs; doesn’t need to be 100% technically strong but must grasp the marketing aspect.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You must be keeping up with the changes in approach and strategy to media buying and must be following influencers in the space to be at the front lines of new strategies and innovative ideas.
• You must be able to confidently speak to clients, manage expectations, and contain the social skills necessary to transfer your confidence into them.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity, professionalism, and persuasiveness.

Your Attributes

• You take extreme ownership with your work and see tasks and projects through to completion by any means necessary without excuses
• Unique thinker and collaborator who can engage others
• Customer-driven mindset: you strive to see everything through the lens of our client’s target customers to inform strategy
• Sales-driven mindset: you strive to see everything through the lens of our client’s sales teams and support them by driving marketing or sales qualified leads
• Entrepreneurial instincts: you are a proactive self-starter with a solution-oriented attitude
• Insatiable drive to succeed
• Solicits and welcomes feedback
• Highly adaptable; welcomes change and can thrive in a high-growth start-up environment

We Offer you:

Fully Remote work

Become part of a team of smart, open-minded people with individual qualities

You’ll be a part of a rapidly growing company, with plentiful opportunities to grow into leadership roles. And you’ll face a steep learning curve & daily data science, technological, and business challenges.

Work-Life Balance:We understand the importance of balancing work with personal life and offer supportive, flexible work arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Yamu Media provides a start-up environment and culture; fast-paced and agile with quick decision-making. It’s an honest and open environment where team members at all levels can make a difference and have a say.

We believe in life-long learning and supporting the development of our team. We are committed to internal promotions, offering clear pathways for advancements as your skills are developed and experience is gained.

Salary: Between $1,500 – $2,000 USD for the initial 3-month trial period. After the 3-month trial period, you will receive an increase in salary. Salaries at YAMU are not capped and are periodically increased based on performance and market conditions.

After six months of employment, you will be eligible for commission on business revenue, adding an additional layer of financial growth and reward.