Long-Term Design Focused Marketing VA (Canva Design Primarily)

Our small marketing agency team is looking for a long-term Marketing VA with strong design skills to help support ongoing marketing projects. This role will begin part time at 10-20 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 30-40 hours per week over time. We are not looking for a temporary freelancer for a single project - we are looking for someone dependable who can become a consistent long-term part of the team and help support ongoing marketing and design work week after week. Typical work includes: Social media graphics and posts Email graphics and layouts Flyers and promotional materials Marketing collateral Community magazine layouts Miscellaneous Canva-based design work Most work will be created in Canva. What We’re Looking For Design-Capable You do not need to be an agency-level graphic designer, but you MUST: Understand clean layout and spacing Have strong visual judgment Know how to make designs feel modern and professional Avoid “cheap template” looking work Understand what “on brand” means Able to Work Within US Time Zones You do NOT need to match US hours perfectly, but: Some overlap is important, especially during the initial training period Communication must be reasonably fast and consistent Reliability matters more than an exact schedule You will be working in an environment where people communicate directly and honestly. We prefer straightforward communication over excessive corporate-style formality. Comfortable in a Startup-Style Environment This is not a highly corporate or heavily structured environment. You should be comfortable with: Moving quickly and occasionally changing direction mid-project Figuring things out with limited structure or direction at times Wearing multiple hats when needed Adapting as projects evolve Communication Style We value: Clear communication Directness Honesty You do not need to be overly formal. We prefer straightforward communication over corporate-style fluff. Preferred Skills Canva (required) Marketing design experience Understanding of print layout basics Social media graphic design experience Email marketing graphics and layout experience We are looking for someone who can help create marketing materials that feel polished, intentional, modern, and professional while also being dependable long term. What to include in your first message: To apply, please answer the following: Tell me about your experience with Canva and marketing design work What types of projects do you feel strongest and most confident in? What do you think it would be like working in a fast-moving startup-style environment with less structure? What hours are you typically available, and how much overlap can you provide with the US EST time zone? What is your preferred communication style? What interests you about this role specifically? Please also send examples of your design work. Examples may include: Social media graphics Flyers Email graphics Magazine/editorial layouts Canva work preferred, but examples do not need to be created in Canva Please also include: Your weekly availability The number of hours you can overlap with US EST time zones Important: **Please answer these application questions yourself without using AI-generated responses. We are intentionally trying to evaluate communication style, personality, thought process, and authenticity during the initial screening process. Overly polished or obviously AI-generated answers make it difficult to evaluate genuine fit for the role and will result in the application not being considered further.**