Graphic Designer

Description:

Levine Music is a welcoming community where both children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening, and participating in music. Guided by its core values of excellence and opportunity, Levine provides high-quality education with an inclusive spirit. The institution serves a diverse range of students, offering substantial scholarship assistance and free in-school music instruction to hundreds of learners.

The organization is seeking a highly skilled and creative Freelance Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer to manage social media strategy, daily engagement, and the creation of visually compelling design assets. This role combines strategic digital communication with creative design to enhance Levine Music’s brand and outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media Management

• Develop engaging copy for posts across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).

• Manage and maintain a content calendar that reflects organizational priorities.

• Oversee daily engagement including responding to comments, direct messages, and community interactions.

• Collaborate with the Digital Media Producer to ensure strong creative direction and media use.

• Design innovative strategies to increase followers, visibility, and engagement.

Graphic Design

• Produce brand-aligned materials such as flyers, concert programs, event collateral, email/web/social graphics, digital signage, and paid ads.

• Create simple but professional materials for fundraising, education, and executive teams.

• Source appropriate imagery and refine content with the Digital Media Producer.

• Draft and edit copy for designed assets to ensure clear messaging.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in social media management and digital strategy.

• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to respond to feedback effectively.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with arts, education, or nonprofit sectors is highly desirable.

• Preference for candidates based in the Washington, DC metro area.

Details:

• Type: Freelance / Contract

• Location: Remote with preference for DC-based candidates (occasional onsite work possible).

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience; applicants should include their hourly or project rate when applying.