Freelance Graphic Design Assistant

MoCaFi; Union (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

MoCaFi is seeking a Freelance Graphic Design Assistant to support branding and design projects. This role offers hands-on experience in financial technology with a flexible commitment of 10-15 hours per week. Join a team committed to financial inclusion for marginalized communities while gaining valuable skills in graphic design.

Benefits

Flexible time off policy

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunity to work on meaningful projects

Qualifications

• Proficient in Figma, Adobe Suite, and Canva.
• Some experience with video editing software is a plus.
• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating brand-aligned designs for various platforms.
• Work within design software to create assets.
• Edit and format video content for social media.

Skills

Figma

Adobe Suite

Canva

Video Editing

Branding

Typography

Color Theory

Layout Design

Motion Graphics

WordPress

Education

Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Premiere Pro

After Effects

CapCut

Job description

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MoCaFi is committed to building a financial services platform that helps America's marginalized communities create wealth through better access to public, private, and social capital. We are a fintech built for government and non-profit organizations committed to creating finance for all. Our platform is a turnkey digital banking solution for delivering cash payments, deposit accounts, and wealth empowerment tools at the city, state, and federal levels.

MoCaFi has distributed over $100M in guaranteed basic income, cash assistance, emergency rental assistance, and emergency utility payments in over a dozen municipalities. We are led by a diverse team of finance, engineering, and startup professionals committed to closing America's racial wealth gap. We offer FDIC-insured bank accounts, municipal-funded disbursement cards, and financial empowerment services directly to consumers and through our public and private sector partners.

Job Description:

MoCaFi is seeking a Freelance Graphic Design Assistant to join our creative team and help shape the brand's visual identity. As a Freelance Graphic Design Assistant, you will work closely with MoCaFi's Creative Director to support branding initiatives, content creation, and design projects across digital and print platforms. This is a great opportunity for a creative student or emerging designer eager to gain hands-on experience in branding, marketing, and financial technology.

As an integral part of our Marketing team, this role will report to the Creative Director.

Time Commitment:

10-15 hours/week, 4-5 days/week

Compensation:

$25-35/hour (depending on experience)

Note:

This is a freelance position with a flexible commitment of at least 10+ hours per week. The role is remote, with optional in-person opportunities for those located in or near Union, NJ. The schedule is flexible, but availability for occasional meetings during standard business hours may be required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating brand-aligned designs for social media, marketing materials, website content, and presentations.
• Work within Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro/After Effects), and Canva to design assets.
• Edit and format video content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Maintain and organize MoCaFi's design files and brand assets.
• Support the development of campaign visuals, templates, and UI/UX elements for digital projects.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure all designs align with MoCaFi's brand identity.

Job Qualifications:

• Proficient in Figma, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Canva.
• Some experience with video editing software (Premiere Pro, After Effects, or CapCut) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects with attention to detail.
• Bonus: Motion graphics and/or Wordpress skills is a plus.

Preferred Background:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Digital Arts, or a related field.
• Students from Kean, Rutgers, NJIT, Parsons, or FIT are encouraged to apply.

Why you'll love working here:

• An empowering workplace that values initiative and critical thinking
• Work on achieving our financial inclusion mission
• A supportive and inclusive culture: recognizes contributions and celebrates wins
• A welcoming environment that appreciates your bringing your entire self to work
• Time to rest and recharge -- flexible time off policy as long as you can get your job done and make arrangements with your manager to cover you if needed

MoCaFi believes all persons should have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment. This policy is without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital, or veteran status.