Graphic designer

Are you a graphic designer with strong branding experience who wants flexibility and room to grow with a creative team?

Slick Raven Marketing is looking to add another graphic designer to our team. This role is perfect for someone who loves rebranding or building brands from the ground up and has a proven background in logo creation, illustration, and full brand identity systems. You will report directly to Slick Raven’s owner and collaborate closely with our marketing team on client projects across multiple industries.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience with branding, rebranding, logo creation, and building full brand kits.
  • Illustration skills and ability to create custom graphics beyond basic templates.
  • Strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy.
  • Proficiency with and ownership of professional design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage your own time effectively.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable, creative, and eager to produce high quality work.
  • A strong portfolio that showcases branding and illustration work.
  • Experience working within agency or multi-client environments.
  • Ability to create graphics for digital platforms including social media, websites, and advertising.
  • Knowledge of preparing files for both print and digital use.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with motion graphics or simple animation is a plus.
  • Photography or videography experience is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Create complete branding systems including logos, color palettes, typography selections, and brand guidelines.
  • Develop custom illustrations and graphics for client projects.
  • Produce visuals for web, social, ads, and print materials.
  • Collaborate with the internal team on creative strategy and deliverables.
  • Communicate with clients during branding or design phases as needed.
  • Maintain organized project files and respond to revisions in a timely manner.
  • Stay up to date on design trends, best practices, and tools.

     

Job Details

  • Part time W2 position to start with the opportunity to grow into full time.
  • Freelancers are welcome to apply. We support designers who wish to keep their freelance practice alongside this role.
  • Fully remote position with once a month in person team meetups in the Kalamazoo or Elkhart area.
  • Candidates must live in or near Southwest Michigan or Northern Indiana or be willing to travel to monthly meetups.
  • Candidates must have a home office with reliable high-speed internet and their own professional design software.
  • Compensation will be discussed based on hours, experience, and portfolio strength.

     

Please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to Beth@SlickRaven.com and CC Krystal@SlickRaven.com with the subject line “Graphic Designer Application – Your Name.” Include links to branding projects, illustration samples, and any design work relevant to the role that you have completed alone.

Digital Marketing

Account Manager

Do you have digital marketing industry expertise and want the flexibility to execute your own ideas and schedule?

Slick Raven Marketing Digital Marketing Account Managers create eye-catching content, manage multiple clients across a diverse set of industries, and publish ads that convert, track, and report KPIs. You will report directly to Slick Raven’s owner and work as equals on marketing projects.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and maintain own time management.
  • Project management skills to balance multiple projects independently.
  • Ability to be a self-starter and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong background in marketing with an eye for business development.

  • Experience in digital marketing & social media management.

  • Solid ability to multitask and manage multiple accounts across several industries.
  • Reliable, full of new ideas, eager to learn.
  • Excellent online research skills & ability to solve problems.
  • A great proofreader with excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A creative mind when it comes to setting up product photography, specifically food.
  • Experience with graphic design (Canva or Photoshop).
  • Experience managing business social media accounts.
  • Skilled with a DSLR for videography and photography.

Responsibilities

  • Management and use of Meta Business suite and Sendible tools to schedule out content.
  • Ability to communicate with clients on draft approvals.
  • Obtaining client objectives (i.e. increasing sales, traffic, brand awareness, engagement, etc.) and implementing organic and paid content to meet those goals.
  • Creating graphics and videos for digital platforms.
  • Creating clever verbiage for posts.
  • Attending photo sessions, light editing, and uploading photos.
  • Daily social listening and community management for all clients.
  • Research topics, industry trends, and marketing ideas for clients.
  • Creation of Facebook ads with supervision.
  • Stay up to date with current technology and social media trends.
  • Keep up with marketing trends across clientele industries.
  • Report KPIs and ROIs monthly.
  • Participate in bimonthly client meetings and weekly team meetings.

Job Details

  • Full time preferred but will consider 20+ hrs a week (part time) for the ideal candidate to start then must grow to full time.
  • Compensation is $42,000-55,000 annually (full time), commensurate with education and experience.
  • Position includes free attendance to local social media classes and events, PLUS team dinners and outings.
  • Candidates can work remotely/from home 75% of the time. Candidate needs to be based out of the KALAMAZOO or ELKHART area or willing to travel throughout Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana to job sites and clients.
  • Candidates must have a home office setup with uninterrupted high-speed internet, a computer, an extra monitor, and a printer.
  • Full-time employees receive PTO, holidays, and paternity leave.
  • Incentive bonuses and commission are available.

Please send your resume to Beth@SlickRaven.com and CC Krystal@SlickRaven.com with the subject “Digital Account Manager Application – Your Name.” Include work examples or a portfolio. Please include links to any social media posts, photos, designs, or video examples.