Senior Digital Designer (Independent Contractor)

at  OANDA

Everyone at OANDA is focused on our vision to transform how our customers can meet all their currency needs. We are revolutionising the world of currency trading by providing innovative trading experiences, currency data and analytics solutions. Dare to be open, bold, focused - own it and apply! The future is now!

Join us and:

• Be a part of the PR/Content and Social Media Team (14 colleagues) and support with original digital-first ideas to illustrate data, concepts, and product messages - crafting them to final delivery.
• Work at an award-winning company whose ambassador is a global sporting icon Robert Lewandowski; we also partner with the New York Red Bulls.
• Boost your career in a FinTech company.
• Improve yourself and learn about FX and CFDs from the industries best.

How do we work?
As a part of the PR & Social Team, you will be cooperating with the Creative Team (20 colleagues) as well. Our marketing teams are located mostly in the UK, and Poland.
The position will require a full understanding of the brand, product, and market in which it is competing, so knowledge of trading and the financial markets is advantageous but not essential, as training can be given.
We look for a freelancer on a 4-month contract but with the opportunity for an extension into 2025.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for ‘visual storytelling’ to bring educational market content to life on the company’s external channels.
• Develop assets (templates, blog visualizations, YouTube videos, reels, product promos, website banners, static graphics, etc.) within the framework of the OANDA brand.
• Demonstrate a flair for Social Media content, producing assets that meet the spec of different social platforms.
• Pitch, present, and champion ideas & concepts to senior team members and the company’s stakeholders.
• Take each project from conception to execution across all channels accordingly (creative direction & artwork).

What skill set do you need, to be successful in this role?

• 5+ years of experience in a Client-side or digital agency environment, designing for digital mediums.
• Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with other creative people.
• Experience in a B2C business.
• Working knowledge of the latest versions of Mac OS, Figma, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Canva, etc. with animation experience.
• Proficiency in G-suite and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Interested in Social Media content trends and relentless in suggesting new, engaging executions in a dynamic environment.
• Highly adaptive and familiar with the systems, regulatory requirements, policies, and department processes of a global matrix organization.
• Candidates must be able to show examples of their work by providing a link to their portfolio.

Nice to have:

• Experience in Jira would be advantageous.

OANDA Global Corporation is a diverse and global team with offices around the world. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to OANDA. We are committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.
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In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for ‘visual storytelling’ to bring educational market content to life on the company’s external channels.
• Develop assets (templates, blog visualizations, YouTube videos, reels, product promos, website banners, static graphics, etc.) within the framework of the OANDA brand.
• Demonstrate a flair for Social Media content, producing assets that meet the spec of different social platforms.
• Pitch, present, and champion ideas & concepts to senior team members and the company’s stakeholders.
• Take each project from conception to execution across all channels accordingly (creative direction & artwork)

What skill set do you need, to be successful in this role?

• 5+ years of experience in a Client-side or digital agency environment, designing for digital mediums.
• Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with other creative people.
• Experience in a B2C business.
• Working knowledge of the latest versions of Mac OS, Figma, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Canva, etc. with animation experience.
• Proficiency in G-suite and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Interested in Social Media content trends and relentless in suggesting new, engaging executions in a dynamic environment.
• Highly adaptive and familiar with the systems, regulatory requirements, policies, and department processes of a global matrix organization.
• Candidates must be able to show examples of their work by providing a link to their portfolio