Who We Are

Planetizen is a leading urban planning platform, offering training, news, jobs, and continuing education to professionals and enthusiasts alike. Our content spans across news, courses, marketing, and social media, making us a trusted resource in the planning community. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial team, we value innovation, quality, and strategic growth.

Opportunity

We are seeking a part-time designer to enhance our brand presence across marketing, course content and social media. This role is critical in elevating the visual quality of our digital assets, supporting marketing initiatives, and ensuring consistency in branding. The designer will work closely with the Marketing Director to create high-quality visuals that drive engagement and audience growth.

Responsibilities

Social Media & Video Content

Design Instagram posts, carousels, and reels
Create compelling YouTube thumbnails & templates for various YouTube video verticals
Assist with LinkedIn content graphics and other promotional materials
Support branding and graphic enhancements for video content

Marketing & Sales Collateral

Design marketing and paid ad creatives
Develop sales PDFs, media kits, and landing pages
Design custom templates for newsletters using Figma & Mailchimp
Collaborate with marketing & sales on campaign visuals

Course Content & Presentation Design

Create visually engaging course slide decks
Design assets to enhance course promotions and engagement

Additional Responsibilities

Additional design tasks to support Planetizen marketing and content teams within the 20 hours per week

Qualifications

1-5 years of design experience in digital marketing, or social media design
Strong portfolio showcasing social media graphics, branding, and marketing design
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Canva
Strong experience with Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and design collaboration
Experience with brand identity, typography, and layout design
Understanding of social media trends and best practices for Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn
Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience in UX design principles
Bonus: Experience in video editing, motion graphics, and animation tools

Success Metrics (First 90 Days)

Increase Instagram post frequency from 3 to 6 posts per week
Help us achieve our Instagram & YouTube account growth goals & help us to improve account engagement with elevated creative
Iteratively improve B2C ad creative to achieve a 2.5 return on ad spend
Help us improve our email click & conversion rates with creative contributions

Location & Availability

Remote role, available for communication during U.S. business hours
Estimated 20 hours per week, with flexibility based on project needs

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to make a visible impact on a growing media brand as we head into our 25th anniversary
Work in a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment
Gain cross-functional experience in marketing and digital design
Be part of a mission-driven company shaping the urban planning industry

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of $22-$29 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Flexible remote work environment
Opportunities for growth and skill development

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and portfolio highlighting their relevant experience. Applicants should also include one comparable project that demonstrates their ability to fulfill this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

We ask that you please do not email or call about this position.

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