Junior Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant

Hire Hangar; Remote; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A photography-focused startup is seeking a remote Junior Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant to work with fast-growing global companies. The role includes creating graphic designs for marketing campaigns, assisting with influencer outreach, and performing various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in graphic design, proficiency in design tools like Canva and Adobe, and prior remote work experience. Join a fun and dynamic environment where creativity and curiosity thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design or visual content creation.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Prior remote work experience, familiar with collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging graphic designs for various marketing materials.
• Assist with influencer outreach and manage contact lists.
• Support administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Graphic design

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term, remote career.

Job Title
Junior Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant

Location
Remote

Time Zone
US Time Zones (EST–PST)

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Junior Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant to join a growing photography-focused startup. This is a junior, hands-on role ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to grow alongside a creative business.

Your primary focus will be graphic design, supporting visual content across marketing, social media, and client-facing materials. In addition, you’ll assist with influencer outreach, light administrative tasks, and occasional support with sales or partnership-related activities. This role is perfect for a highly organized, proactive individual with a startup mindset who enjoys creative work, learning new skills, and contributing wherever needed.

This is a fun, fast-paced environment centered around photography, creativity, and building a brand - so curiosity, energy, and flexibility are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging graphic designs for social media, marketing campaigns, presentations, and digital assets
• Support visual content needs for photography-related projects and promotions
• Assist with influencer outreach, including researching creators, sending outreach messages, and tracking responses
• Maintain basic outreach and contact lists, follow-ups, and status updates
• Handle ad hoc virtual assistant and administrative tasks as needed (e.g., scheduling, organization, simple research)
• Support basic sales or partnership activities, such as preparing materials or assisting with follow-ups
• Help keep digital files, assets, and workflows organized
• Collaborate with the founder and team to support day-to-day business needs
• Bring creative ideas and contribute to a positive, startup-style working environment

Required Qualifications

• Experience (or strong practical experience) in graphic design or visual content creation
• Proficiency with basic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail
• Comfortable handling multiple small tasks in a fast-moving startup environment
• Clear written communication skills and confidence reaching out to influencers or partners
• Prior remote work experience is required, with fluency in remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar; candidates must have experience working with US- or UK-based companies - applications without this experience will not be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or background in photography, creative industries, or social media
• Exposure to influencer marketing, outreach, or basic sales support
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
• Startup or small business experience
• Willingness to learn new tools, platforms, and processes

Tools & Technology

• Graphic design tools (Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
• Outreach and communication tools (email, Slack)
• Project or task management tools (Asana, Trello, or similar)

Please NOTE
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.

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