Part-Time Digital Ads Designer for Agency

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Summary

We’re looking for a creative anchor for our paid media clients. You own ad creative from concept through final asset: design strategy, first drafts, revision cycles, and the production pipeline that gets variants out the door. This role requires using an AI-assisted production stack. You’ll spend your hours on the work that requires judgment — concepting, client-facing creative strategy, and revision decisions — not hand-resizing 40 banner variants. You'll work directly with our Head of Paid Media and ads managers. What you'll own - Creative strategy per client. You run the design strategy process for each account - competitor and market research, testing plans, and campaign concepts tied to performance data. - Static ad design. First drafts and full campaign suites for Meta, Google, and LinkedIn. Data-driven creative that's built to convert, not win awards. - Revision cycles. Internal and client feedback rounds, managed to a standard: tight turnarounds, limited rounds, clear rationale when you push back. - The AI production pipeline. You operate and improve our versioning/resizing workflow. When a new tool cuts production time without cutting quality, you test it and systematize it. - Video creative direction. Scripting, storyboards, and creative briefs for video ads. Editing execution is a plus. - Quality control. If it's not client-ready, it doesn't go out. - Asset hygiene. Working files, final files, and folder structure stay organized and findable. The next person can pick up any account cold. This role is paid ads production at scale — resizing, iterating, systematizing, and executing within clear brand guidelines. If you enjoy: - Clean systems - Clear feedback - Repeating what works (and improving it incrementally) - Using AI tools to move faster …this role will be a great fit. If you’re looking for expressive, experimental, or open-ended creative work, this is probably not the right seat. _________ Primary Responsibilities - Create and resize high volumes of paid ad creative across platforms: - Meta (Facebook / Instagram) - Google Display - LinkedIn (occasional) - Produce ad variations for: - Event stages (early bird → last chance) - A/B tests (copy, imagery, CTA emphasis) - Execute cleanly within existing brand systems - Incorporate feedback quickly with minimal revision cycles Occasionally support: - Simple motion graphics - Light video editing (short-form ads) - GIF creation Workflow Note A large portion of this role is production work. You’ll often be working from: - Existing templates - Prior winning creatives - Clear creative direction from our lead designer + media team - Speed, consistency, and accuracy matter more than originality Tools & Skills Required Must-Haves -Strong experience designing paid digital ads -Advanced proficiency in: -Adobe Photoshop -Adobe Premier Pro is a plus -Google Business Suite -Comfortable exporting for multiple platforms + specs -Strong attention to detail (typos, alignment, brand compliance) -Ability to follow systems and checklists -Great time tracking AI & Automation We strongly prefer designers who already use (or are eager to use): - AI-assisted image generation or enhancement - Background removal, upscaling, smart resizing - Template-based workflows - Any AI tools that reduce repetitive effort without sacrificing quality (You don’t need to use the same tools we do — just show us how you work faster.) Bonus - Scriptwriting & video editing skills - Experience inside an EOS, Traction, or ScalingUp company - Familiarity with Looker Studio, Google Analytics, or other reporting tools _________ You’re likely a strong fit if you: - Are detail-oriented and precise - Prefer clear direction over ambiguity - Enjoy executing and refining more than reinventing - Take pride in clean, error-free delivery - Can shift up or down in hours without friction - Are comfortable working with clients to talk creative strategy Tools you'll use daily - ClickUp, Basecamp, Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Claude, Zapier, Swydo, Vidyard

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
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  • $30.00

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    $50.00

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  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Advertising Design
Adobe Photoshop
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
    7
  • Unanswered invites:
    1
About the client
Member since Oct 19, 2020
  • United States
    Cheshire6:08 AM
  • $84K total spent
    7 hires, 1 active
  • 935 hours
  • Sales & Marketing
    Small company (2-9 people)

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