Freelance Junior Designer New

Mobility Capital Finance Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative fintech company is seeking a Freelance Junior Designer to join their creative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on financial inclusion for marginalized communities. As a Junior Designer, you will work closely with the Creative Director, creating compelling visual assets for various digital platforms. This position allows for flexibility in hours and location, making it perfect for emerging designers looking to grow their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a team that values creativity and initiative while making a positive impact on society.

Benefits

Flexible time off policy

Empowering workplace

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunity for in-person collaboration

Recognition of contributions

Qualifications

• Proficient in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles and branding.

Responsibilities

• Design social media graphics and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to bring ideas to life.

Skills

Visual Design Principles

Branding

Layout

Typography

Color Theory

Time Management

Feedback Incorporation

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Degree in Communication Design

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Motion Graphics Software

WordPress

Job description

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 Junior Designer to support our creative team on an as-needed, project-by-project basis. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented emerging designer who thrives in both collaborative and self-directed environments. As a Freelance Junior Designer, you will work closely with MoCaFi’s Creative Director to execute visual assets across digital platforms. Your work will help shape our growing brand identity and support everything from social media content and email design to marketing materials and product visuals.

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 (and/or Mid-Town NYC). The schedule is flexible, but availability for occasional meetings during standard business hours may be required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design social media graphics, email assets, web banners, and marketing collateral in alignment with MoCaFi’s brand.
• Work in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Canva to complete assignments.
• Support development of branded presentations, documents, and light motion/video graphics (if skilled).
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and marketing team to bring ideas to life through compelling visual design.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and maintain organized design files.
• Occasionally assist with photo/video editing and layout design.

Job Qualifications:

• Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles, branding, layout, typography, and color.
• Ability to take feedback, revise quickly, and work under deadlines.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.
• Bonus: Motion graphics and/or Wordpress skills is a plus.

Preferred Background:

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or a related field.
• Applicants from Kean University, Rutgers, NJIT, Parsons, or FIT are strongly 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.