Freelance Graphic Designer (Remote/South Africa)

Work with global brands. Get consistent monthly work. No agency politics.

We’re building a bench of high-quality freelance designers to support our growing client base.

We’re Updesigners — a UK-based design subscription working with 100+ brands across marketing, startups, and agencies.

Instead of one-off gigs, we offer ongoing, consistent work each month.

The Role

You’ll be working on a variety of fast-paced design tasks, including:

Paid social ads (Meta, LinkedIn, etc.)

Social media posts & carousels

Presentation slides (pitch decks, reports)

Marketing assets (PDFs, ebooks, landing visuals)

👉 This is production-heavy work, not slow branding projects.

Pay & Structure

R450 per hour

Ongoing monthly work (not one-off projects)

Flexible hours (you choose availability)

Paid within 30 days

What We’re Looking For

We’re not looking for perfection—we’re looking for speed, consistency, and reliability.

You should:

Have 2+ years experience in graphic design

Be confident in Figma / Adobe Suite

Be comfortable with fast turnaround work

Understand marketing-focused design (not just aesthetics)

Be able to follow briefs and feedback clearly

Be responsive and reliable

You’ll Stand Out If You:

Have experience designing ads that convert

Have worked with agencies or high-volume clients

Can turn around high-quality work within 24–48 hours

Are comfortable working async with international teams

This Role Is NOT For You If:

You only enjoy slow, brand identity projects

You take days to respond to messages

You struggle with feedback or iteration

You prefer one-off, high-budget projects over consistent work

Hiring Process

Portfolio review

Paid test task (real brief)

Short trial period with real client work

Why Join Us?

Work with international brands

Consistent monthly income

No need to find your own clients

Be part of a growing global creative team

How to Apply

Send:

Your portfolio (must include marketing/design work)

A short intro about your experience

Your availability (hours per week)

Final Note

We move fast—and we’re looking for designers who do the same.

If you’re reliable, quick, and want consistent freelance work…

We’d love to hear from you.

Interested in this position?

Apply