Graphic Designer / Video Editor

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Job Description

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to provide support for our Marketing team. You will be working remotely and help our company improve by developing and improving our online presence.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Marketing team to plan, develop and create marketing assets (graphics, newsletters, advertisements, videos, podcasts), and ensure timely and successful delivery
• Manage and create internal marketing tools, helping to maintain brand strategy and consistency
• Develop systems to streamline project management and improve the overall accuracy of all customer-facing materials
• Create engaging content, including presentations, flyers, emails and blog content, that amplifies our brand, differentiates our services, and reflects our brand guidelines
• Use WordPress to design, create, and publish web pages
• Analyze lead flow and performance from initiatives to build optimization strategies
• Provide ideas for communicating through images rather than text (infographics) and create images that identify a product or convey a message
• Manage workloads and priorities within a challenging, fast-paced, and energizing environment to consistently meet multiple deadlines while providing high-quality designs

Qualifications

• High proficiency in English (speaking/reading/writing) 
• High proficiency with Microsoft/Internet applications (Google Sheets, Docs, etc.) & Adobe Suite Products
• Proficiency in programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, InDesign etc.
• Organizational and project management skills
• Creative and artistic mindset
• Has a strong graphic design portfolio that includes a wide range of projects/works
• Energetic, enthusiastic, curious and a self-starter
• 1+ year/s experience in similar role

About the Company

Tokyo Academics is the passion project of a constellation of teachers, researchers, and academics from around the world. Since 2012, we’ve evolved from a few university friends to a growing number of part-time and full-time individuals located in Tokyo, as well as working remotely. We are an organization of experts deeply passionate about helping students meet their potential and capture the opportunities of the future.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonuses based on company growth 
• 20 days of paid time off per year for FT
• Join a growing bootstrapped company with a lot of potential for career progression
• Autonomy to implement ideas and have a significant impact

Work hours

• 40 hours per week, in-person (Tokyo)
• Flexible schedule, but must be available from Monday - Friday during regular business hours (10am - 7pm JST)