Graphic Designer for construction Company

Create 10 Canva Social Media Templates for Construction BusinessWe're Mantra Builders, a growing construction/general contracting company in California. We're launching a social media campaign across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, and we need a graphic designer to create professional, branded templates for our team to use. **THE PROJECT:** Design 10 customizable social media templates in Canva that our social media manager will use to create consistent, professional posts. These templates will be the foundation of our visual branding across all platforms. **WHAT WE NEED:** 10 Canva-ready social media templates: 1. **Before/After Post Template** (Instagram Square - 1080x1080px) - Split screen design (Before on left, After on right) - Space for project title, description - Your logo placement area - Call-to-action text area - Use for showcasing construction project transformations 2. **Client Testimonial Template** (Instagram Story - 1080x1920px) - Quote/testimonial text overlay area - 5-star rating display - Client name field - Project type field - Branded background - "DM us for your quote" CTA 3. **Project Completion Announcement** (Instagram Post - 1080x1080px) - "PROJECT COMPLETE" header area - Before/After photo placeholder areas - Project details section (location, scope, timeline) - Team member credit area - Call-to-action 4. **Service Offering Template** (Instagram Post - 1080x1080px) - Service title area (Kitchen Remodels, Bathrooms, Exterior Work, etc.) - Icon/illustration area for service type - 3-4 bullet points for benefits - Professional background - "Get your free quote" CTA 5. **Team Spotlight Template** (Instagram Post - 1080x1080px) - Photo placeholder for team member - Name + role field - "Fun fact" text area - Years of experience field - Branded design 6. **Pro Tip/Education Template** (Instagram Post/Reel - 1080x1920px) - Bold headline area (e.g., "Pro Tip: Choosing Kitchen Countertops") - 3-4 key points sections - Clean background (must work with video overlay for Reels) - Educational tone 7. **Before/After Reveal Reel Template** (TikTok/Reel Format - 1080x1920px) - Split screen with "Before" and "After" labels - Animated transition area (for video editing) - Project title field - Location field - Vertical format optimized 8. **Progress Update Template** (Instagram Story - 1080x1920px) - "Week [X] of [Project]" header - Photo placeholder area - Progress percentage bar - Next milestone text area - "Follow for updates!" section 9. **Promotions/Seasonal Offer Template** (Instagram Post - 1080x1080px) - Bold headline/promotion title area - Promotion details section - "Limited Time Offer" badge area - "Book Now" CTA with contact info - Expiration date field - Eye-catching design 10. **FAQ/Myth-Busting Template** (Instagram Post - 1080x1080px) - Question at top - "MYTH" vs "REALITY" split design - Explanation text areas - Your logo placement - "More questions? DM us" section **BRAND GUIDELINES:** We'll provide you with: - 3 brand colors (you'll work with these) - Preferred fonts (or recommend from Google Fonts) - Logo file **REQUIREMENTS:** ✓ All templates must be created as CANVA templates (not static images) ✓ Designer should have strong portfolio with social media template work ✓ Experience with construction, real estate, or home improvement design (preferred) ✓ Understanding of social media best practices and dimensions ✓ Ability to create templates that are easy to customize (text, photos, colors) ✓ Professional, clean design aesthetic ✓ Fast turnaround (5-7 days preferred) **DELIVERABLES:** 1. All 10 templates as live Canva links (so we can access and edit immediately) 2. Alternative: .psd files + Canva uploads (your preference) 3. Color swatch file with hex codes 4. Font recommendations document 5. Brief usage guide (how to customize each template) **WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR SCOPE:** ✓ Design and layout of all 10 templates ✓ Brand color integration ✓ Text placeholder setup ✓ Photo placeholder areas ✓ Call-to-action design ✓ Logo integration **WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:** ✗ Writing copy/captions (we'll handle that) ✗ Actual photography (we'll provide photos to place) ✗ Revisions beyond 2 rounds per template **PROJECT TIMELINE:** - Today: You review this brief, ask questions - Day 1-2: We send you brand colors, logo, font preferences - Day 3-5: You design templates - Day 6: We review, provide feedback (max 2 rounds of edits) - Day 7: Final delivery **BUDGET:** Fixed Price: $150-300 USD (depending on experience & portfolio) Hourly estimate: ~20-25 hours of work **HOW TO APPLY:** Please include: 1. Your hourly rate or project quote 2. Portfolio link showing 3-5 social media template examples 3. Brief explanation of your experience with Canva 4. Timeline for completion 5. Examples of work in construction, real estate, or home improvement (if available) **QUESTIONS WE'LL ASK AFTER YOU APPLY:** - Do you work directly in Canva or design in another tool then upload to Canva? - Can you show an example of a template you've created that a team uses? - Are you available to do 2 rounds of minor revisions? **ABOUT MANTRA BUILDERS:** We're a growing general contracting company in California specializing in home remodels and renovations. We're launching an aggressive social media campaign to dominate our local market. This template project is the foundation of that campaign. **IDEAL CANDIDATE:** - Experienced with Canva templates - Portfolio showing social media design work - Fast turnaround - Communicative and easy to work with - Understands the construction/contractor business (big plus) - Can create clean, professional designs that work across multiple platforms This is a one-time project with potential for ongoing work if the templates perform well.