Social-First Designer (Project-Based Contract)

About the Role

The Narrative Refinery, a boutique social media strategy and content production agency, seeks a skilled social-first designer for a part-time, project-based contract. This role is crucial for owning content editing for four clients while the agency owner is on-site at a major international sporting event from July 20 to early August. The position starts with a defined budget and scope, with significant potential to evolve into an ongoing part-time role for the right candidate.

Onboarding and Workflow

An onboarding call will be scheduled in early July with the agency owner to thoroughly review brands, briefs, file systems, and the exact scope. Shot lists and brand materials will be provided before the project begins, with photographers delivering raw assets. Your primary responsibility will be to transform these raw materials into polished, on-brand, postable content, including graphics and short-form video, ready for captioning and scheduling.

Who You Are

• Proactive and Self-Directed: You can take a brief and execute independently without constant step-by-step direction.
• Social-First Expertise: Experienced specifically in social-first content creation, understanding the nuances between different social media formats.
• Adaptable & Efficient: Comfortable with fast turnarounds and managing multiple brands simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Skilled in Design & Video: Proficient in both graphic design and video editing.
• Brand Savvy: Able to study brand guidelines and past content to produce seamless new assets.
• Reliable Communicator: Dependable with communication and meeting deadlines, especially with the agency owner working in a different time zone.

What You'll Do

• Edit raw photo and video assets into finished, postable content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Produce static/carousel graphics and short-form video (Reels, TikToks, Stories).
• Maintain and match each client's existing branding, guidelines, and content style.
• Work to provided shot lists and content briefs with quick turnarounds across multiple brands.
• Deliver organized, clearly labeled final files ready for captioning and scheduling.
• Proactively flag questions and manage your time effectively.

Client Portfolio

You will be editing content for four boutique, design-conscious small businesses spanning beauty, lifestyle, retail, and local services. The work requires fluidity between diverse aesthetics, from polished and premium to warm and community-focused.

Project Scope

This is a focused, time-boxed engagement. You will edit a defined batch of content across four clients, including feed posts, Stories, and short-form video. Volume and priorities will be clarified during onboarding. The work can be templated for efficiency, with clear briefs provided.

Why This Role is Worth Your Time

This is not just overflow work. You will be an integral part of a well-run agency with clear systems, organized briefs, and clients who value their content. You will receive clean deliverables and direction upfront. This role offers steady, interesting social-first work across varied brands, with a clear path to an ongoing position.

What Success Looks Like

• Timely turnaround of raw assets into finished, on-brand content.
• Content that authentically reflects each client's brand identity.
• Reliable editing that allows the agency owner to focus on field operations.
• Organized, correctly named files delivered for immediate use.

How We'll Work Together

• You'll receive brand kits, past content, shot lists, and briefs in advance.
• Work will be delivered via shared drives with a clear folder and naming structure.
• The agency owner will be available for questions, but proactive communication and good judgment are essential.
• Turnarounds are quick but defined; deadlines will be clear.

Logistics at a Glance

• Location: Fully remote.
• Structure: Part-time, project-based, defined budget, with potential for an ongoing role.
• Onboarding: Call in early July.
• Role Timeline: Approximately July 18 to August 8, 2026.
• Time Commitment: ~15-20 hours per week.
• Software: Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, and Canva are actively used.

Application Instructions

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