Areya

Senior Designer

Areya
Posted 10/21/2026contractNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $2,500 - $3,500 per monthWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in graphic design with a strong foundation in design principles, typography, and color theory, while proficiently utilizing tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma. Capable of producing high-quality multimedia content and collaborating effectively within a creative team focused on African music and culture.

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Proficient In PhotoshopExpert In IllustratorFigma ExperienceVideo Editing With Premiere ProBasic UX/UI Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conceptualize and create standout design work for the OkayAfrica brand
  • Shape the brand's visual identity and creative direction
  • Design assets for paid social media campaigns
  • Design newsletters
  • Create graphics for editorial stories
  • Produce graphics and edit video for social media
  • Design websites and contribute basic UX/UI work
  • Bring high-quality creativity to deadlines and maintain attention to detail
  • Collaborate with the Creative team on multimedia and experiential programming centered on African music and culture

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proficient to expert-level in Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Audacity, Audition, or Pro Tools
  • Nice to have: Webflow, HTML & CSS, and Blender
  • Comfortable with DSLR cameras for photo and video
  • Comfortable with studio lighting
  • Comfortable with podcast audio engineering
  • Strong foundation in design principles, typography, and color theory
  • Basic UX/UI skills
  • Experience working in a music media environment or agency
  • 5+ years of experience as a graphic designer, ideally with senior-level ownership of projects
  • Must be NYC-based
  • Availability for some nights and weekends as needed for shoots and events

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • In-office and remote flexibility
  • Reasonable accommodations available for candidates with disabilities
  • Competitive contractor rate
  • Standard 40-hour week

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Hard Skills
Graphic DesignDesign PrinciplesTypographyColor TheoryVideo EditingAudio EngineeringWeb DesignSocial Media GraphicsNewsletter DesignMultimedia Production
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailCreativityCollaborationTime Management
Tools & Technologies
PhotoshopIllustratorFigmaPremiere ProFinal Cut ProAfter EffectsAudacityAuditionPro ToolsWebflow
Industry Keywords
Music MediaCreative DirectionVisual IdentitySocial Media CampaignsEditorial DesignNYC-BasedStudio LightingDSLR CamerasPodcasting