Job Description:
ICUC is the global leader in Social Media solutions for over 20 years. To date, the ICUC team consists of over 350 people, in over 35 countries, covering 50 languages around the clock. In an environment where the only constant is change, we create common ground between brands and audiences across communities and social media. Fueled by a unique culture built in and around meritocracy, we bring the passion, the know-how and the balance necessary to maintain the charted course we set for ourselves: to be the best, we employ the best. Are you ready to be part of the ICUC team?
Freelance Graphic Designer for Marketing
Contract role- Aug-Dec
We’re looking for a highly creative, social-first Marketing Designer who understands how to create content that captures attention and drives engagement across digital channels. You’ll translate marketing strategies into compelling creative assets that support brand awareness, demand generation, thought leadership, and lead generation.
The ideal candidate combines strong social media design expertise with UX/UI knowledge and illustration skills to create high-performing creative across multiple touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
Design high-impact social media content for LinkedIn and other digital platforms, including:
Static posts
Carousels
Infographics
Campaign graphics
Event and webinar promotions
eBook and report assets
Create illustrations, icons, and custom visual elements that strengthen storytelling and brand differentiation.
Design landing pages and web assets with a strong understanding of UX/UI best practices.
Collaborate with marketing to translate campaign objectives into engaging visual concepts.
Design cohesive creative across multiple campaign touchpoints while maintaining visual consistency and supporting campaign objectives.
Support demand generation campaigns with digital ads, email graphics, banners, and marketing collateral.
Prepare production-ready assets across digital channels.
Contribute creative ideas that improve engagement, click-through rates, and overall campaign performance.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional design experience.
Strong portfolio demonstrating:
Social media campaigns
Digital marketing creative
Landing page/web design
Illustration work
Experience designing for B2B brands (SaaS or technology experience is a plus).
Strong understanding of social-first design principles and platform best practices.
Working knowledge of UX/UI design, including user journeys, layouts, accessibility, and conversion-focused design.
Experience creating original illustrations and iconography.
Excellent typography, composition, color, and visual storytelling skills.
Ability to take creative direction while proactively bringing new ideas.
Required Technical Skills
Figma (Auto Layout, Components, and Design Systems)
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Express)
Collaboration Tools (Monday.com , Google Sheets , Google Docs ,Slack)
Nice-to-Have Skills
Adobe After Effects
Experience creating simple motion graphics and animations for digital marketing
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation design
Basic HTML/CSS knowledge
What We're Looking For
A strong eye for detail and visual quality.
A creative thinker who understands both brand and performance marketing.
Someone who works independently, communicates proactively, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable collaborating with marketers, content strategists, and leadership.
Able to move quickly while maintaining a high standard of design excellence.
Portfolio Requirements
Applicants must include a portfolio showcasing:
Social media campaigns
Landing pages or UX/UI projects
Illustration work
Brand and marketing design
B2B marketing examples (preferred)
Additional information:
Vacancy: Is this posting for the purposes of filling an existing vacancy? Yes
The freelance salary range is up to USD$5k per month. Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.
AI Disclosure: [dentsu] utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools.
We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.
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Location:
TorontoBrand:
IcucTime Type:
Part timeContract Type:
FreelancerSkills Required
- 5+ years of professional design experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating social media campaigns.
- Portfolio showing digital marketing creative.
- Portfolio showing landing page or web/UX design projects.
- Experience creating original illustrations and iconography.
- Strong understanding of social-first design principles and platform best practices.
- Working knowledge of UX/UI design including user journeys, layouts, accessibility, and conversion-focused design.
- Excellent typography, composition, color, and visual storytelling skills.
- Ability to take creative direction and proactively bring new ideas; manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
- Required technical skills: Figma (Auto Layout, Components, Design Systems).
- Required technical skills: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Express).
- Required collaboration tools: Monday.com, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Slack.
- Portfolio must include social media campaigns, landing pages/UX projects, illustration work, and brand/marketing design.
- Experience designing for B2B brands (SaaS/technology a plus).
- Nice-to-have: Adobe After Effects and simple motion graphics/animations, Microsoft PowerPoint design, basic HTML/CSS knowledge.
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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