Senior graphic designer (social media/email) - contract

Skylight is a technology startup building the OS of the family. We make Skylight Calendar, the smart calendar loved by millions of families (plus Wired and the Wirecutter). Our latest product is Calendar 2, which just launched to rave reviews.

Our mission is to connect loved ones by creating the world’s simplest products and services that improve family life. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs who have scaled this business to $300M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped and profitable. We get to grow a happy, healthy company focused on making products our customers love without investors breathing down our necks.

We’re seeking a senior-level contract graphic designer to support us during our Q4 season. This role will work alongside senior staff to create important growth-focused creative, with an emphasis on paid social design. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is organized, agile, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator, with a strong background in performance creative and a portfolio that demonstrates those skills.

A portfolio of work is required for consideration for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Working with senior staff, including Senior Graphic Designers and Copywriters, to autonomously execute paid social creative.
• Flexing into email design as needed.
• Collaborating with channel partners to test and iterate on ideas quickly, leveraging data and insights to inform creative decision-making.

Bachelor’s degree and 5-7+ years of experience

Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

Background in designing for paid social creative (email is a plus), with a portfolio to demonstrate those skills

Strong organizational and communication skills

Highly collaborative, a self-starter, and low ego

Nice to Have:

• Experience designing for a brand that serves our demographic: parents of younger children
• Experience working on paid social in a high-growth company or agency environment
• Experience with email design to support CRM channels
• Experience with Klaviyo or similar CRM platforms

Hours: 20 hours with up to 40 hours through the end of Q4.

Pay: $50-$80/hr