Mid-Weight Graphic Designer (Remote)
Location:
Remote (Nigeria-based preferred)
Contract Type:
Part Time
Salary:
Competitive (based on experience)
Company Description
ARQ Studios
is a creative studio and agency working at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and strategy. We partner with brands, founders, and creatives to build meaningful visual identities, campaigns, and content that connect with audiences.
Our work spans branding, social media, content creation, and creative direction, with a strong focus on authenticity, quality, and impact. We are a small but ambitious team building thoughtful, culturally relevant work.
Role Description
ARQ Studios is looking for a
mid-weight Graphic Designer
to join our growing creative studio. This role is ideal for a designer who has strong visual instincts, a solid understanding of brand systems, and experience creating engaging social content for brands.
You’ll work closely with the Founder and creative team to deliver high-quality design across client projects, from social media assets to brand index and visual identity work. We’re looking for someone who can take direction but also bring ideas, initiative, and creative thinking to the table.
Key Responsibilities
- Design high-quality social media assets for client brands across multiple platforms
- Support the creation and development of brand identities and brand index documents
- Translate creative direction into strong, on-brand visual outputs
- Collaborate with the Founder and wider creative team on client projects
- Prepare and deliver design assets to agreed timelines and standards
- Adapt designs for different formats while maintaining visual consistency
- Manage feedback and revisions efficiently
- Organise design files clearly and professionally for internal and client use
Requirements & Experience
- Mid-weight level experience as a Graphic Designer (agency or freelance experience welcomed)
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite , with particular strength in Adobe Illustrator
- Solid understanding of branding, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
- Proven experience designing social media content for brands
- Ability to work across multiple projects and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Comfortable working remotely and communicating clearly with a distributed team
- Ability to take initiative, interpret briefs, and contribute creative ideas
Bonus (nice to have)
- Experience working with creative studios or agencies
- Knowledge of social media trends and platform best practices
- Basic motion or animation skills (not essential)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Your birthday off
- 2 paid days off per year
- Fully remote working
- Opportunity to work on culturally relevant, creative brand projects
- Exposure to a wide range of clients across branding, content, and campaigns