Canva & Figma Designer (Part-Time, EST / NYC Preferred)

NextGen Coding Company; United States; Remote; USD 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Potential growth to full-time

Direct impact on high-visibility projects

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech firm is seeking a part-time Canva & Figma Designer to contribute to design initiatives across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Canva and Figma, along with a keen eye for detail, and will work on creating visually compelling assets for social media, newsletters, and web applications. This remote position offers flexibility and the opportunity to grow into a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of social media, newsletter, and/or UI/UX work.
• Familiarity with tools like SendGrid and AI-assisted platforms is a plus.
• Available during Eastern Time Zone hours (NYC candidates preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on Figma-based UI templates for web apps.
• Create and prepare social media campaign assets to drive engagement.
• Research UI/UX trends to inform design decisions.

Skills

Proficient in Canva

Proficient in Figma

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Tools

SendGrid

Mermaid.js

Job description

Overview

Canva & Figma Designer (Part-Time, EST / NYC Preferred) – NextGen Coding Company

Location: USA-Based (Remote, EST hours; NYC preferred)

Compensation: $20/hour

Schedule: Part-Time (under 5 hours/week, max 20 hours/month; potential to scale to Full-Time after trust and performance are established)

NextGen Coding Company is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Canva & Figma Designer to support design initiatives across social media, newsletters, web applications, and client-facing templates. This is a hands-on, part-time role with a strong emphasis on accuracy, fast turnaround times, and alignment with technical brand identity. The ideal candidate is experienced with Canva and Figma, has exposure to designing for tech companies, and is available during Eastern Time Zone hours.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on Figma-based UI templates for web applications, dashboards, and client-facing projects
• Design and prepare visually compelling assets for social media campaigns (YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok) that drive SEO impact and client engagement
• Create and refine newsletter templates (via Canva/SendGrid) that highlight company offerings and generate inbound project calls
• Deliver clean, professional layouts for PDFs, presentations, and whitepapers aligned with NextGen’s branding
• Research UI/UX trends across platforms such as Behance, Dribbble, and Pinterest to inform design decisions
• Collaborate with leadership and developers to translate technical concepts (AI/ML, blockchain, APIs, data engineering, etc.) into intuitive visual assets
• Optimize workflows by batching tasks and preparing reusable templates for efficiency
• Maintain high design quality under quick deadlines with an emphasis on precision and consistency

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Canva and Figma, delivering high-quality design assets for professional or client-facing use
• Strong portfolio of social media, newsletter, and/or UI/UX work
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts (cloud, AI/ML, blockchain, etc.) into clean, engaging visuals
• Familiarity with tools such as SendGrid, Mermaid.js, and AI-assisted platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, ElevenLabs) is a plus
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt quickly to feedback
• U.S.-based and available to work during Eastern Time Zone hours (NYC candidates preferred)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple small deliverables efficiently

Performance Expectations

• Deliver accurate, polished designs on time with minimal revisions
• Maintain consistency across all assets and templates, aligned with NextGen’s brand identity
• Demonstrate efficiency by preparing batch deliverables and reusable design systems

Why Join NextGen

• Flexible part-time role with the potential to grow into a full-time creative leadership track
• Direct impact on high-visibility projects across social media, newsletters, and SaaS/web app UI
• Work closely with a forward-thinking tech team specializing in full-stack software, cloud, AI/ML, blockchain, and more

If you’re a fast, accurate designer with a strong eye for detail and the ability to turn technical ideas into clean visuals, we invite you to apply and bring your creativity to NextGen Coding Company.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Software Development