Dig Media Lab - Social Media Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Portland, United States.

Client: Dig Media Lab

Location: Portland, OR

Contract: Contract

Job Description

DIG Media Lab is looking for a freelance Social Media Designer to support a growing B2B startup account. This role is especially well-suited for a student designer or social media content creator who is just starting out and wants hands-on, real-world experience working with a professional brand. You’ll be creating quick, on-brand social media posts using existing brand assets and guidance from our team. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio, sharpen your design skills, and learn how B2B brands show up on social—without needing years of experience. You will work as a subcontractor under DIG Media Lab and collaborate with our strategy and content team.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Design social media graphics for LinkedIn and Instagram (mostly static posts; occasional carousels)
• Use existing brand assets, templates, and guidelines provided by the client
• Turn captions or simple creative direction into clean, clear visual posts
• Make quick updates or revisions based on feedback
• Deliver final assets sized and formatted for social platforms

What We’re Looking For

• A self-starter who is highly efficient, organized, and comfortable working independently
• Basic to intermediate design skills with a strong eye for layout and typography
• Interest in social media, branding, and digital marketing—especially B2B content
• Ability to work quickly while staying on-brand
• Openness to feedback and a willingness to learn

Design Tools

You don’t need to be an expert or use advanced tools. Familiarity with any of the following is great:

• Canva, Social Media Platform tools - Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok
• Figma
• Adobe Express
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)

Nice to Have (But Not Required)

• Prior social media or design experience (class projects and personal work count)
• Experience working with templates or brand guidelines
• Light motion or animation skills

Engagement Details

• Freelance, hourly role at $50/hour
• Flexible, project-based workload
• Fully remote

Application Process

Please share:

• A short introduction about yourself
• Samples of social media, design, or creative work (student or personal projects welcome)

Additional Information

DIG Media Lab values curiosity, efficiency, and a strong visual eye. If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and excited to create social content for real brands, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week

Work Location: Remote