Creative Media Designer

About Us: We’re a team focused on helping developers, designers, and emerging professionals build real experience that actually matters. By working with us, applicants get the chance to contribute to a live production environment, strengthen their portfolios, and develop the practical skills expected in modern tech roles. Our current work centers on building software tools that make life easier for graphic and animation designers, with plans to expand into a wider suite of productivity tools that support creative and technical workflows across multiple disciplines. Creative Media Designer Status: Unpaid Commitment: Flexible / Project-Based Location: Fully Remote Compensation: Unpaid volunteer collaborator This is a non-compensated learning contribution and is not classified as employment. Participation is entirely voluntary and focused on contributing to a creative project Are you eager to build demonstrable experience by representing a real-world, dynamic web application? Join our growing open-source project as a Creative Media Designer! This is a flexible, collaborative opportunity designed entirely to help you build a compelling, professional portfolio and master modern graphic design skills tailored for the web. Focus: We are looking for a creative and collaborative Graphic Designer with light video editing skills Social media graphics, animations, and visual content aligned with messaging. Digital assets for web, potentially email campaigns. Edit and produce short-form videos that enhance storytelling across external channels. Ensure all creative work reflects the brand voice, tone, and visual identity. Collaborate with us to refine visuals so they align seamlessly with messaging goals. Maintain a shared library of branded graphics, and assets to support the broader team. What You Will Contribute & Learn: Real-World Features: Opportunity to practice creating new creative workflows using modern design technologies. Portfolio Piece: Gain a strong, verifiable project to showcase on your resume and portfolio. You will be able to fully list the extent of your contributions. Guide our Graphic Design Software: Depending on your experience level, you may have the exciting opportunity to guide the development of our software interface (an SVG design application with a focus on animation and interactivity features). The Project Status: This project is currently managed as a voluntary initiative and is a non-paid learning environment. Potential for Production Impact: Designs developed as part of your educational goals may be integrated into the final website, social media, or the software product itself! This offers you a unique chance to see your designs applied in a real-world setting. Important Legal & Financial Disclaimer This is a 100% voluntary, educational, and unpaid learning opportunity. There is absolutely no expectation of, or entitlement to, compensation, wages, stipend, or future employment by participating in this project. The sole benefit to the Contributor is the educational experience, mentorship, and the portfolio piece. Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or similar tools; Light video editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar tools). Strong eye for visual storytelling and the ability to make complex information easy to understand. Experience designing for multiple channels (digital, social, email). Portfolio showcasing design work that demonstrates creativity and alignment with communications objectives. Preferred Experience, & Skills Experience with motion graphics or animation. Familiarity with digital marketing strategies. Understanding of accessibility standards in design. The requirements are primarily there for you to know what to expect. Nonetheless, please showcase all your relevant work to indicate your passion.